Oak Ridge Seeks Applicants for Five Openings on Two Advisory Boards

OAK RIDGE — The City of Oak Ridge is accepting applications for five vacancies on its Disability Advisory Board and Senior Advisory Board. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026.

The Disability Advisory Board has three openings. Two are for unexpired terms ending December 31, 2028, and one is for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2027. Preference may be given to applicants with knowledge or experience involving disability issues.

The Senior Advisory Board has two openings for two-year terms ending in October 2028. Preference may be given to applicants representing a variety of ages and backgrounds in senior interests, including health, safety, recreation and transportation.

Applicants must live in Oak Ridge unless otherwise allowed by city code. Board members serve without compensation.

Applications may be completed at oakridgetn.gov/elections or submitted on paper to the City Clerk’s Office in the Municipal Building. Late applications will not be considered.

To request a mailed application or ask questions, call the City Clerk’s Office at 865-425-3411.

City Council will appoint members during its regular meeting Monday, October 5.

About Brad Jones

BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

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