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Spring City receives Municipal League award for Excellence in Tourism Development
KNOXVILLE — Scenically located along Watts Bar Lake, officials with the town of Spring City are using the area’s natural beauty and availability of water recreation opportunities to turn their community into an outdoors destination. In recognition of the unified efforts made by the town of Spring City to leverage local assets to build economic opportunity and recreation offerings, the Tennessee Municipal League is pleased to present Spring City with an award for Excellence in Tourism Development. The award will be presented Tuesday, July 23,...
Senior Lighthouse Center offers programs for seniors
SPRING CITY — The Senior Lighthouse Center of Spring City recently announced events at its location at 135 Ferguson Drive, Spring City, TN, 37381. The center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a live band and dancing Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., and there is also a live band and dancing on Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. ...
1925 Scopes Trial reenacted in Dayton
DAYTON, Tenn., July 10, 1925 — The trial of a Dayton teacher accused of violating Tennessee’s anti-evolution law got underway today in Rhea County’s crowded circuit courtroom. Ninety-nine years ago, John Thomas Scopes was brought to trial in a case that caught the attention of the world. More than 100 reporters covered the trial, which was broadcast live over WGN Radio—a first in American legal history. William Jennings Bryan, former secretary of state and three-time Democratic presidential candidate, joined the prosecution, and Clarence Darrow, the...
tnAchieves hosting FAFSA clinics ahead of Aug. 1 deadline
DAYTON — tnAchieves, in partnership with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission/Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (THEC/TSAC), is providing 60+ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) clinics in counties throughout the state. These events are open to the public and are designed to provide students and families with an opportunity to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA prior to the August 1, 2024 TN Promise deadline. Students and families should complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA at FAFSA.gov as soon as possible. Filing the FAFSA is not only a requirement...
Election officials prep for August county general election
Officials with the Rhea County Election Commission said recently that local election officials are ready for the upcoming Aug. 1 state and federal primary elections and the local county general election. “The machines are set and we have poll workers lined up,” Rhea County Administrator of Election Felicia Goodman said. “Right now, we’re processing any last minute voter registrations, but we’re ready.” Goodman said that election administrators are currently working...
How to protect your pets this 4th of July
Food. Fireworks. Parties. While many people love the July 4 holiday, it can be traumatic for pets who have a phobic reaction to the loud sights and sounds that are synonymous with Independence Day celebrations. With dogs and cats getting spooked and running away from yards, doors, and even screened windows to escape the chaos, the day can go from being festive to fraught for pet owners, too. Dr. Erin...
July 4 travelers in Tennessee won’t be delayed by construction
NASHVILLE — Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Wednesday, July 3 through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8 to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts record travel in Tennessee this year, with 1.4 million Tennesseans taking a road trip. “With...
UT Extension Office to offer canning class at fairgrounds
EVENSVILLE — The Rhea County UT Extension Office will be offering a canning class in July at the Rhea County Fairgrounds. “Join us to learn how to preserve food safely! This class is specially designed for individuals with little or no experience canning,” UT Extension Office officials said. “However, anyone who would like to brush up on their skills is welcome. This class is for anyone age 12 and up.” ...
Wade Sims wraps up Nokian concert series
Wade Henry Sims will take the stage Friday, June 28, for the 2024 Nokian Tyres Summer Nights Concerts at the Rhea County Courthouse. The Rhea County United Way Celebrity Band (Alex Green, Hoss Whitt, Aaron Johnson and Reed Johnson) will open for Sims. With three independent albums to his credit, including Rumors, which is available on Amazon and Apple Music, Sims brings powerful vocals to ballads, honkytonk and outlaw country. ...
RAM clinic needing volunteers for free healthcare clinic in Sparta, Tenn.
SPARTA, Tenn. — Remote Area Medical — RAM — a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need — is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its Sept. 14-15 clinic. The two-day clinic is to be held at White County High School, located at 267 Allen Drive, Sparta, TN 38583. This clinic is in collaboration with Bon Air Mountain Community Church. RAM is also in need of general support...
State unemployment rate drops to record low in May
NASHVILLE — Tennessee marked a milestone in May when the statewide unemployment rate dropped to a historic low level and set a record, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point between April and May to 3% and made history by besting any jobless number since the Federal Government began tracking the statistic in 1976. "Tennessee's booming economy and...
Trump Boat Parade to be held in Spring City
SPRING CITY — On Saturday, July 27, 2024, supporters of Donald Trump will converge on Watts Bar Lake for a spectacular event: The Watts Bar Lake Trump Boat Parade and Rally. "This vibrant display of patriotism and political support will begin at noon, launching from Mile 545 on the Tennessee River, at the mouth of White's Creek near Terrace View Marina," event organizers said. "The event will commence with a moment of prayer and a heartfelt rendition of The Star Spangled Banner, setting a poignant...
Report: Concrete saw, crowbar, sledgehammer used to beak into ATM
DAYTON — A Rhea County man was arrested on Wednesday June 12, 2024, for charges of larceny, theft and vandalism at a gas station on Rhea County Highway in Dayton. According to the arrest report on file at the Dayton Police Department, Francisco Campos Molina, the second shift cashier at the gas station, was charged with the theft of between $2,500 and $10,000 and vandalism over $1,000. The investigation began...
Rhea heritage foundation lands $11,900 state grant
NASHVILLE — State Rep. Ron Travis, R-Dayton, announced $99,540 in grant funding was awarded to five local organizations by the Tennessee Arts Commission. Area nonprofit organizations, schools and local governments across the state were given grants through the commission’s annual grant program that supports their mission to cultivate the arts for the benefit of all Tennesseans and their communities. “These grants will allow local arts and culture organizations to further...
Nokian Tyres completes finished goods warehouse
DAYTON — Nokian Tyres celebrated the opening of a finished goods warehouse at its North American factory Thursday, marking the completion of a five-year ramp-up process at its award-winning production facility in Southeast Tennessee. The 350,000-square-foot warehouse can hold hundreds of thousands of tires produced at the Dayton Factory, where Nokian Tyres has grown its team to approximately 500 employees. The global tiremaker ships tires from the finished goods warehouse in Dayton to its nine-warehouse network across North America, from which the company serves dealers...
Wiley sworn-in as interim road supervisor
Rick Wilkey, center, was sworn-in as interim Rhea County Road Supervisor on Thursday by Rhea County Executive Jim Vincent, left. Wilkey was sworn-in after the passing of Rhea County Road Supervisor Glen Varner earlier this month. Wiley sworn-in as interim road supervisor
Bryan College’s Zak Barnes wins dual grand championships
DAYTON — Zak Barnes, the director of Bryan College’s Martial Arts Academy, clinched Grand Champion titles in Kata and Kumite at the Middle Tennessee Isshinryu Open Karate Games this past weekend, hosted by The Lebanon Dojo. Barnes, who has overseen Bryan College’s martial arts program for several years, took first place overall in adult kata. This event emphasizes the execution of patterns and movements in karate. Barnes’ skills earned him the top spot among many competitive practitioners across the region. Moreover, Barnes performed admirably in...
Growing and caring for hydrangeas
Question: Dear Master Gardeners, I am a novice grower of hydrangeas, can you give me more information on growing and caring for them. Do I need to deadhead the old blooms? My mom says no, my neighbor says yes. Answer: Sure, first there are two main varieties of hydrangeas. One variety flower on old growth, while the other variety flowers on new growth. If you have the old growth variety then the hydrangea will grow from the ground up and usually start blooming when they...
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