“Persecution of Uyghurs in China” will be the topic of the second in the four-part series of presentations in the 2024 “Our American Roots: An Exploration of Cultures” program that will be held on Tuesday, Mar 26, in Oak Ridge.
A wreath-laying ceremony was held March 15 honoring President Andrew Jackson on what would have been his 257th birthday at Jackson’s home, The Hermitage, outside Nashville. During the ceremony, Col. Linda Kieser, Tennessee’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Human Resources, spoke about the seventh …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will preview its recommendations for the 2024-25 hunting and trapping seasons at the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission’s March 21-22 meeting at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. Thursday committee meetings begin at 1 p.m. while full commis…
Frozen Head State Park's annual Jr. Trout Tournament returns Saturday, March 30.
Reversing diabetes seminar begins on Monday nights from 6-8 p.m. starting April 8 through May 13, presented by RN Kathy Kleinsmith at Fellowship Hall at Roane Community SDA Church, 336 Patton Lane, Harriman.
Seven Tennessee state parks will offer Easter Sunday meals March 31, and several parks across the state will host other events leading up to Easter.
Volunteer Tennessee proudly unveiled a new Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) logo that reflects the state’s vibrant volunteer spirit. Samuel Scott, a student at Union University, designed the logo as part of a statewide design contest.
Roane State’s Powers|Brown Art Gallery held a special reception in January to honor an artist, not only for her talent, but also for her connection to a cherished professor at the college.
In the world of Tennessee whiskey, a new narrative is unfolding. From the hallowed grounds of storied distilleries to the forefront of innovation, a number of remarkable Tennessee women not only shaped the landscape of one of America’s most iconic industries but also shattered glass ceilings…
Expanding your spring flower bulb palate beyond the basics is a good way to extend your garden’s flower-power and enjoyment in the spring. One bulb I consider underused in Tennessee is Leucojum aestivum (Zone 4-8). Leucojum is a European and Western Asiatic species perfectly suited for our state.
TVA will be pulling a new fiber line across the Emory River at mile 5 on Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15.
Tennessee State Parks announced the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at seven state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with the wheelchairs to 12.
The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission division responsible for preserving the state’s significant military history, has announced the Tennessee Wars Commission Grant Fund recipients for Fiscal Year 2024.
The Tennessee Water Resources Research Center, affiliated with University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is partnering with the UT Institute of Agriculture, Tennessee Tech University and the University of Memphis to implement a statewide university-utility partnership to help small and disadvantag…
Dollar General is excited to announce its new DG Market at 209 N GATEWAY AVE in ROCKWOOD is now open. The new DG Market store format features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products customers trust Dollar General to carry.
In a strategic alliance initiated in January 2021, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, established themselves as principal partners in the creation of the Tennessee RiverLine — North America’s next great regional trail system, spanning 1.2 million…
Governor Bill Lee is honoring Kathy Booker of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) for exceptional service to the state with the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award.
Governor Bill Lee proclaimed March 10, 2024 as Tennessee’s Day of Hope. The annual commemoration comes as recent reports highlight Tennessee’s improving rankings in prevalence of behavioral health challenges and access to services.
Joshua Aikens was convicted of first-degree murder for his role in the death of Robert Quenton McCullough in the fall of 2020.
Big South Fork NRRA will receive $3,052,000 in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to mitigate abandoned mine drainage, close open mine portals, implement invasive plant management and control feral swine.
A case of alleged financial abuse of an elderly person was presented to the Roane County grand jury last month. The suspect, Lisa Marie Rayfield, was indicted on one count of financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable person. She was booked into the Roane County Jail on the charge on…
The Kingston Police Department recently took reports of vandalism to facilities at the City Park located at 313 W. Race Street and at the Gravel Pit located at 303 W. Race Street.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti recently joined a coalition of 27 state attorneys general in sending a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc., (Meta) demanding that Instagram stop monetizing child exploitation content.
EM team members are priming three support facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for teardown in the near future.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will hold Spring Turkey Quota Hunts on the Oak Ridge Wildlife Management Area (ORWMA) in April, in cooperation with the Department of Energy, the City of Oak Ridge, TVA and the University of Tennessee. In addition to the appropriate TWRA Hunt Li…
The Oak Ridge Land Bank (ORLB) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to develop Downtown Oak Ridge.
The City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will host its annual Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m.
A woman reportedly borrowed a man’s truck and allegedly refused to return it unless she got $500. The Roane County Sheriff’s Office investigated and charged the suspect, Sara Ann Cox, with extortion and theft of a motor vehicle.
Last month Danny Wright welcomed anyone unhappy with how the Roane County Board of Education is conducting business to pick up a petition and run for a seat on the board.
There were no surprises during property tax collection season.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will host the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) 16th State Championships, March 13-15 (Wednesday-Friday) in Murfreesboro.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the 50 recipients receiving funding through the Infrastructure Planning Grant (IPG) program.
Smokies Life, formerly Great Smoky Mountains Association, is thrilled to announce Daron K. Roberts as the recipient of its 2024 Steve Kemp Writers’ Residency. During his time in the Smokies, Roberts will explore diverse stories of individuals who spent their prime years building and maintain…
Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), recently published virtual tours of four park facilities. Tours include T Plant and B Reactor at Hanford and X-10 Graphite Reactor and Y-12 Pilot Plant (Building 9731) at Oak Ridge.
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s PowerXchange annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas that USDA is moving forward on clean energy investm…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee celebrated March 2-6 as Read Across America Week and proclaimed it Literacy Month in Tennessee, highlighting the Administration’s continued work to strengthen literacy and prepare young readers for success. Governor Lee partnered with the Governor’s Early Literacy…
Turnout for the Presidential Preference Primary picked up on Election Day.
Amanda Cooper was reportedly on the toilet smoking meth while she gave birth last month. The baby didn’t survive and Cooper has been charged with abuse of a corpse.
The man who assaulted Roane County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Gary Nelson on Dec. 31, 2022, has pleaded guilty. The District Attorney General’s Office said Douglas Cole Suhy of Oakdale pleaded guilty in the case on March 4 to theft over $60,000 and aggravated assault.
A bill filed by state Rep. Monty Fritts to provide tax relief at the grocery store has been placed behind the budget in the House of Representatives. That’s done to ensure legislation doesn’t become law without funding to pay for it.
Eclipse Paranormal would like to invite you to their annual fundraising event on March 23 and 24 in Harriman at the Old Historic Harriman Hospital.
Value-added agriculture continues to show strong growth in Tennessee, reaching a value of $142.8 million with gains of more than 65% recorded in the sectors of sales to retail markets, processed or value-added products and agritourism, according to the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
The University of Tennessee Beef and Forage Center has launched “Live.Stock,” a live monthly podcast featuring UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) experts and special guests discussing beef and forage-related topics.
This Volunteer Firefighters Week, local governments statewide encouraged to adopt LOSAP to help recruit, retain volunteers providing firefighting and other emergency services. State matching grant money available to local governments
Registration is open for The Future of Work Symposium to be held on March 14, 2024, at Roane State Community College. The event will examine what the workforce will look like in the year 2030 and explore future-proofing solutions for a variety of industries.
It’s almost time to file your 2023 business tax return. Thanks to recent legislation, beginning this year over 100,000 small businesses will no longer be required to file a return and pay this tax.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee visited Tennessee National Guard soldiers at the Millington Tennessee Army National Guard Armory ahead of their deployment to the Nation’s Southern border in the wake of the most severe border crisis the United States has experienced in decades.
Tennessee’s Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Steven Turner, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony at the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Forces Headquarters in Nashville, March 3, at 1 p.m.
Throughout the month of March, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Tennessee Literacy Month, as proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee, spotlighting the Reading 360 initiative and the focus Tennessee’s educators, families, elected officials, and community part…
Last week, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022.
Another sting conducted by the Ninth Judicial District Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force has resulted in charges. This time the subject is a 60-year-old Harriman man.