Oak Ridge, TN – Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale will headline ORNL Federal Credit Union’s (ORNL FCU) Summer Sessions concert series this Saturday, July 16 in Oak Ridge. Lauderdale will be joined by local favorites, The Alex Leach Band. Lauderdale’s distinguished career has seen him release over 30 studio albums …
Read More »UPCOMING HYPER-REACH TEST SCHEDULED; SIGNUP NOW
We are working on final details and are planning our yearly test of Roane County’s FREE Emergency Notification Alert System, Hyper-Reach. This notification system alerts you of any disaster or emergency in your specific area that may require you to take action such as seeking shelter, shelter in place, evacuation …
Read More »UT Ag Extension Offering a Workshop on Berry Production
UT Extension and The Center for Profitable Agriculture will be providing an excellent opportunity to learn about production and marketing considerations for berries (strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries). This free workshop (meal provided) will be beneficial for seasoned producers and those looking to get started in berry production. Registration is required …
Read More »FILL YOUR GRILL WITH FARM-DIRECT MEATS FOR FREE
NASHVILLE — Pick Tennessee Products’ “Fill Your Grill” contest is back and this year, taking place during the Tennessee State Fair. Between Aug. 12 and 21, you can register online to win $200 worth of local meats from your choice of Tennessee farms participating in Pick Tennessee Products. On Monday, …
Read More »Roane State Workforce Development courses offered for free thanks to grant funding
A Tennessee Community CARES grant has enabled Roane State to provide free classes aimed at helping local workers succeed. The first course available is a Remote Work Boot Camp that helps prepare individuals to work from home. The class can benefit anyone who is now telecommuting due to the COVID-19 …
Read More »Harriman Public Library back open after weeks due to COVID-19 now offering computer programming coding classes
Harriman Public Library is now back open after weeks due to COVID-19 and they are now offering computer programming codingclasses. Tammie Edwards , the Harriman Library Director, wants to let people know about the library offering coding website classes. The library received a grant to offer the courses, Edwards said. …
Read More »Kroger’s Free Testing in Oak Ridge has been halted unless you have appointment
Due to the increase in people who have arrived at today’s COVID-19 testing in Oak Ridge without appointments, Kroger is no longer able to test people today who have not already made appointments in advance online or by phone. You can still register online at www.krogerhealth.com/covidtesting and by calling 1-888-837-8852. …
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