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‘Heroes’ dinner to kick off Museum ’26 events

by G. Chambers Williams III


Visitors to the Museum of Appalachia watch as sheep are being sheared during “Sheep Shearing Days” last spring. - G. Chambers Williams III
Special events for 2026 at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris will begin on Feb. 27 with the annual “Heroes of Southern Appalachia” dinner, followed by the popular “Sheep Shearing Days” on April 24 and May 1.

The museum last week released its list of events “celebrating Southern Appalachia history and culture” for the new year, most of which are aimed at fund-raising.

“Heroes of Southern Appalachia” includes a dinner and awards ceremony honoring “individuals of Southern Appalachian heritage who embody the spirit of the region and whose accomplishments have brought greater awareness and understanding of its history and culture,” the museum announced.

The 2026 recipients of the award are Sam and Ann Furrow.

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Music, fireworks to welcome 2026

by Ben Pounds

Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge will once again present the New Years Eve Countdown in Oak Ridge.

The event is free to the public on the night of Wednesday, Dec. 31 but people should bring their own lawn chairs.

The park will open at 7 p.m. with food trucks ready to serve customers. Music starts at 8 p.m. with live bands Jay Storm and Fairview Union starting at 8:45 p.m. The ball drop and fireworks will be at midnight.

Sponsors include city of Oak Ridge, Explore Oak Ridge, MCL INC., TCAT-HARRIMAN, CNS, ORNL (UT BATTELLE), ORAU, BBB Communications, M & M Productions, & Mary Lou’s Food Truck.







The annual New Years Eve Countdown returns to Bissell Park on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The event is free to the public.

Celebrating the season


Onlookers line Main Street in downtown Clinton as festively-lighted vehicles pass during the annual Christmas parade, which was held on Saturday evening, Dec. 6. - G. Chambers Williams III

Raising funds

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Members of the Anderson County Clinton City Retired Teachers Association gather during their annual December luncheon meeting at Apple Blossom Restaurant. The group held a live auction to raise funds for two annual scholarships and thanked local merchants whose donated items and gift cards made the effort possible.

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