Today's News

American Museum of Science and Energy visitors have opportunities to learn the life cycle of a house, visit the lighting test table, and play the energy game at the “Sustainable Shelter: Dwelling Within The Forces of Nature” exhibition.

The exhibit is open  through April 30 at the museum at 300 S. Tulane Ave., Oak Ridge.

Museum visitors will be able to explore three key building materials — wood, steel and concrete — and the path each takes from its origin in the earth to its use in the home.

Property assessor candidate David Morgan stood outside the Roane County Courthouse on Feb. 28 with a sign asking people to honk if they hate high property taxes.

Teresa Kirkham, the current property assessor, said that’s because he’s misinformed.

“I don’t know what he’s trying to prove, because he’s misinforming the public if he’s trying to tell them he can set their property taxes,” Kirkham said. “He can’t.”

Morgan is one four people running against Kirkham in the August election.

Problems booking training and travel expenses were reasons given for approving Harriman Mayor Chris Mason to acquire a credit card through Regions Bank this month.

Mason said city clerk Angie Skidmore had to pay for reservations for training of city employees recently.

“She had to put it on her personal credit card. I don’t think it is right for Angie to have to do that,” Mason said.

Roane State President Gary Goff has decided to end his career in higher education in Roane County.

Goff, 64, announced he plans to retire Oct. 31. He said he will be spending his retirement in Tampa, Fla., with his wife, children and grandchildren.