(Submitted, AC Democratic Women’s Club) The Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club will host a picnic for families, friends and members from 11:30 am to 2 pm Saturday, June 10, at the pavilion nearNorris Commons, in front of Norris Middle School, 5 Norris Square. Those attending are invited to bring picnic …
Read More »State Parks offering TN Promise volunteer events
Young volunteers with plastic trash bags in park, volunteering. Envato Elements (TN State Parks) Tennessee State Parks will offer volunteer work events at 38 parks across the state this month for Tennessee Promise scholars to fulfill their community service hours. Of those 38 parks, 37 will hold their activities on …
Read More »Forgety leaving Chamber for new opportunity
(Submitted) Amada Senior Care is proud to announce Jared Forgety, Membership Coordinator of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, will be joining their team as the new Community Liaison for the Knoxville region. Forgety’s extensive experience in community engagement and his love for people make him the ideal candidate for …
Read More »Clinton budget passes on first reading, county to hold special session later in month
Photographed By Tom Bosse, January 28, 2023 Meeting last month, the Clinton City Council approved the new budget for the Fiscal Year that begins July 1st on first reading. The new budget comes in at $14.6 million and includes minimum eight-cent pay raises for city employees while leaving property taxes …
Read More »TennCare Changes Could Leave Elderly, Disabled Without Health Benefits
Mindful doctor securing manometer cuff around upper arm of a senior patient while visiting him in his home (Envato Elements) By Allison Jones, Legal Aid Society For elderly and disabled people, doctor and hospital visits can be a regular part of life, causing a seemingly never-ending stream of medical bills. …
Read More »Anderson County Sheriff Warns of New Phone Scam
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about yet another telephone scam. Monday, officials reported that they have been receiving calls that a man from Dandridge is attempting to scam individuals by asking for money due to missing a court date. The number the caller is using is 865-509-4278. …
Read More »State Sen. Ken Yager announces support for Governor’s Nuclear Energy Advisory Council
Last month Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order to create the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council. State Senator Ken Yager expressed his support for the council in this statement. “I wholeheartedly support the Governor’s initiative to create the Nuclear Energy Advisory Council, ” said Yager. “There is no better …
Read More »ANDERSON COUNTY MAN CONVICTED OF RAPE OF A CHILD RECEIVES MAXIMUM SENTENCE
Clinton, Tennessee – June 2, 2023, Judge Ryan M. Spitzer sentenced Defendant Royce Scott Earley, age 45, to one hundred four (104) years in prison on two (2) counts of Rape of a Child, two (2) counts of Incest, and Aggravated Sexual Battery. Earley had been found guilty in a …
Read More »County Veterans Invited to Community Breakfast Sat. June 10th
CLINTON—Military veterans from Anderson County are once again invited to come together for a community Veterans Breakfast to honor veterans. The breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is locally sponsored this month by Ray Varner Ford. The breakfast will be held Saturday, June 10th at the Clinton Community Center, 101 …
Read More »Anderson County Chamber Building Design Reflects Features of Magnet Mills
Architectural rendering of proposed New Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Features of Magnet Mills, the now-demolished historic mill along Clinton’s riverfront, will be reflected in the design of the new Anderson County Chamber of Commerce offices to be built at the corner of North Main and North Hicks streets in …
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