Tag Archives: Anderson County

Oliver Springs, TN – Oliver Springs officials have approved several changes involving town facilities while also recognizing longtime public employees. The Board of Aldermen honored Water Department employee Jeff Burum for more than 45 years of service. Water Department employee Jeff Burum being recognized for 45 years of service Retiring …

Crime in Anderson County declined for another consecutive year in 2025, continuing a long-term trend that has seen reported offenses fall by more than half since 2007. According to annual statistics released by Seventh Judicial District Attorney General Dave Clark, Anderson County recorded 3,621 crimes in 2025. That represents a …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is asking anglers and other residents to provide input on fishing regulations for the 2027–28 season. The public-comment period began Wednesday, July 15, and will continue through August 16. Comments submitted during the period may be considered as the agency develops proposed regulations governing fishing …

The City of Clinton is officially debt-free after making the final payment on approximately $16 million borrowed in 2011. Mayor Scott Burton said the last payment was made in June, completing a 15-year effort to eliminate the debt while continuing to invest in the community. During that period, Clinton completed …

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — MEDIC Regional Blood Center is encouraging East Tennesseans to roll up their sleeves and help save lives during a special summer blood drive promotion. From July 20 through July 24, donors who successfully give blood at any MEDIC donor center or participating mobile blood drive will receive …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has authorized the startup of a new uranium processing system at the Y-12 National Security Complex, marking another milestone in the site’s ongoing modernization efforts. The newly authorized Calciner Project is designed to convert uranium-bearing liquid solutions from pipes and …

Oak Ridge, TN – A new chapter for East Tennessee independent professional wrestling begins tonight with the debut of New World Wrestling: Aftershock. New World Wrestling was founded in late 2025 by Anderson County High School graduates Stevie Spencer and Ryan Bradford. What began as a passion project and a …

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints on thefollowing dates and locations in September, 2026:Date: Location: September 4, 2026 Knox Co – Schaad Road @ Pleasant RidgeRoad (Revised) September 25, 2026 Knox Co – Mascot Road @ McBee Lane September 25, 2026 Roane Co – US 70 @ …

The Norris Museum has received a collection of historical items that help preserve the community’s early history. The donation came from the family of longtime Norris residents Reg and Betty Lovell and includes vintage Norris telephone books, early watershed maps, a library book from the Tennessee Valley Authority-era school, a …

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for scammers posing as law enforcement officers in an attempt to steal money and personal information. According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are calling individuals and falsely claiming they are from the Anderson …