Tag Archives: Anderson County

CLINTON, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating a deadly house fire in Anderson County that claimed the life of a child Thursday night. Officials said emergency crews were called to a home in the Clinton area around 11 p.m. after a fire was reported at the residence. According to early information, …

Story courtesy of The Norris Bulletin NORRIS, Tenn. — Work has officially started on a long-discussed road project in Norris that will extend Sawmill Road to U.S. Route 441. According to information provided to the city by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a pre-construction meeting for the project was held …

Story By George Miceli, Norris Bulletin Editor/Owner  NORRIS, Tenn. — Norris City Councilwoman Loretta Painter has resigned from the Norris City Council, effective immediately. Painter announced her resignation in an email to City Manager Bailey Whited, saying she was “off to a new adventure in a new state.” The resignation …

An Anderson County man is facing a DUI charge after a head-on crash on Dutch Valley Road that injured a Roane County driver. According to an affidavit of complaint filed in Anderson County General Sessions Court, Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Travis Pate responded to a two-vehicle crash on Dutch …

Oak Ridge, TN – BBB TV will operate on a limited schedule this weekend as electrical work is performed at the building where our studios are located. Because of the work, BBB TV will have no live programming beginning Friday, May 15th. We hope to return to normal operations sometime …

By State Senator Ken Yager May 13, 2026 On Memorial Day, Americans pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Across Tennessee and throughout the nation, flags are placed at gravesites, prayers are offered in small-town ceremonies, and families gather in …

The Museum of Appalachia in Norris has received two Tennessee America 250 grants totaling nearly $30,000. Museum officials say the funding will support expanded Independence Day programming and preservation work on the museum’s historic cantilever barn. A $9,500 grant will help expand the museum’s annual Anvil Shoot Celebration into a …

The Norris City Council discussed long-term road repair needs and next year’s city budget during its May 11th meeting. City leaders approved the first reading of the proposed 2026–2027 budget, though discussion included concerns over aging roads and future infrastructure costs. One proposal to add a 7% property tax increase …

Norris, TN – The Norris Lions Club is inviting the public to attend this year’s Memorial Day Honors Ceremony on Monday, May 25th in downtown Norris. The annual event will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Lions Community Pavilion with refreshments provided by local businesses. A formal ceremony will follow …

Reprinted from the Norris Bulletin The Norris Area Community Foundation has awarded a total of $31,000 to nine community organizations following this year’s Renaissance Run fundraiser. According to organizers, this marked the 10th year for the annual event, which continues to grow in participation and community support. Volunteers and race …