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Thousands without power as severe storms move through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands of people across East Tennessee were left without power as storms moved across the region on Sunday and early Monday. WATE’s Storm Team 6 tracked the storms that brought strong winds, hail and heavy downpours to multiple areas of East Tennessee. Throughout the region, there were multiple tornado warnings issued […]
No tax rate hike, but utility increases in proposed Oak Ridge budget
For the fourth straight year, Oak Ridgers' property tax rate is likely to stay the same. That's among the highlights of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget presented by City Manager Randy Hemann to Oak Ridge City Council. A first reading and vote on the budget will take place June 3, followed by the second and perhaps final reading and approval of the budget on June 10.
Summer is here: Oak Ridge Community Band's free patriotic concert is Monday
The Oak Ridge Community Band will present its free Memorial Day concert at 7 p.m. Monday, May 27, in A.K. Bissell Park. Family and friends can end the three-day holiday weekend with patriotic music and show their appreciation to the men and women who have served in the military to maintain our freedom.
Oak Ridge brush pickup begins May 6
The Oak Ridge city-wide brush pickup program continues this week. Monday, May 27: Vermont Avenue and side streets, North Tulane AvenueTuesday, May 28: Pennsylvania Avenue and side streets, Outer Drive and side streets from Pennsylvania Avenue to New York AvenueWednesday, May 29: New York Avenue and side streets, Utah Avenue and side streets, Outer Drive from New York Avenue to Michigan Avenue, Orchard Lane and Circle, Orkney RoadThursday, May 30: West Tennessee Avenue, Michigan Avenue and side streets, Kentucky Avenue and side streetsFriday, May 31: Catchup day. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge brush pickup begins May 6
'The secret is out' | Tellico Village community growing faster than Loudon County
TELLICO VILLAGE, Tenn. — A scenic retirement community in Loudon County is bringing in money and new residents to the area. According to the Tellico Village Property Owner's Association, the community has almost 11,000 members. It grew by 511 people from 2022 to 2023, boasting a 5% population growth.
Upcoming Lane Closure on Louisville Road for Bridge Expansion
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Development continues at Alcoa's Springbrook Farm
ALCOA, Tenn. — Jim N' Nicks barbecue restaurant is the latest addition to Alcoa's Springbrook Farm development — a mixed-use area the city is working on at the site of the old Alcoa West Plant. Alcoa leaders approved plans for the restaurant about a week ago, and the...
RCHS principal takes position in Roane County school system
EVENSVILLE — Former Rhea County High School Principal Scotty Herrell has taken a position with the Roane County School System, according to a statement from Roane County, Tenn., officials on Thursday. Roane County officials announced Thursday afternoon that Herrell was recently hired as the Rockwood High School principal. “Rockwood High School has deep community roots and a rich history. I am happy to be a part of that tradition,” Herrell...
Mick Wiest: A born Oak Ridge historian
On a normal day in August of 1999, I came home and listened to the telephone messages and recall the voice said, “Hello my name is Mick Wiest and I read a comment on “Your Views” in The Oak Ridger. You mentioned there are a lot of changes in Oak Ridge, especially the tearing down of our town, little by little, all we will have left is memories. Would you be interested in helping to form a heritage preservation group? Please call me back if you’d like to do so.” ...
Alcoa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to expand
One of Alcoa’s most popular community spaces could nearly double in size by 2026. The number of visitors to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on East Franklin has increased substantially over the years. City officials say that it’s time the center did some growing to match. Alcoa’s plans include building a 3,500 square-foot addition, new classroom and meeting spaces and exterior restrooms. The new space will be used...
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