Coronavirus

For the first time in decades, area Memorial Day ceremonies at local cemeteries have been canceled due to COVID-19. Jim Ryans, Commander of the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard and the American Legion Post #50 in Rockwood have announced that unfortunately due to COVID -19 they will not conduct …

The Campbell County Veteran Services says that due to COVID-19, the annual Memorial Day events in Campbell County, at both the Courthouse in Jacksboro and the Jellico Veteran’s Park, set for this Monday, May 25th, have been canceled. Similar concerns prompted Anderson County officials to cancel what would have been …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (May 22, 2020) – The City of Oak Ridge will reopen its outdoor pool for the season beginning June 15 with some COVID-sensitive measures. The main pool will be open and the little pool for children will remain closed for the summer. Since the pool water is …

Clinton, Tennessee –  May 18, 2020 Clinton Utilities Board (CUB) is proud to announce that it has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to award $20,000 to ADFAC to help the local community during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. “In this time of crisis, CUB is proud to partner with TVA …

Senator Ken Yager and Representative Kent Calfee (NASHVILLE) – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) and State Representative Kent Calfee (R-Kingston) announced today that Roane Medical Center is receiving a Small and Rural Hospital Grant for $135,545. This grant, administeredby the Department of Economic and Community Development, is to support hospitals …

The Tennessee State Park system announced that it will not open the public swimming pool at Norris Dam State Park for the entire 2020 summer season. According to the state, the decision was made in the interestof public health and staff safety. COVID-19 presents unique challenges for managing swimming pools, …

(TN government press release) Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order Nos. 36 and 37, extending the state of emergency declaration from May 18, 2020 to June 30, 2020, in order to extend certain provisions facilitating the State’s continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Order No. 36 consolidates …

The Town of Oliver Springs will start its annual Spring clean-up on May 18th and end on May 29th.   Due to COVID-19 the Town will not be available to drive down each street to pick up household items.   There will be dumpsters available at 101 Windrock Road (City Garage), Oliver …

In a statement made on the City of Kingston’s Facebook page, the 2020 Smokin’ the Water 4th of July Celebration has been canceled due to COVID-19. The City of Kingston regrets to announce that we have made the difficult decision to cancel our 2020 Smokin’ The Water 4th of July …

NASHVILLE — Consumers now have more opportunities to connect to local farms and food businesses than ever before. The Pick Tennessee Products mobile app has expanded its services to include all businesses listed within the program’s directory. “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives in so many ways,” Agriculture Commissioner …