A total of 3,276 pounds of litter was collected by volunteers in May and June in Anderson County, including 60 pounds of aluminum, 26 pounds of glass, 1,063 pounds of paper, and 1,470 pounds of other trash, according to a report released by County Mayor Terry Frank.
During those months, crews also cleaned up 22 illegal dump sites, she said.
And in the four-month period from March through June, 14,600 pounds of recyclable
Keep Anderson County Beautiful volunteers played a significant role in the cleanup effort, Frank said.
She noted that 50 volunteers spent more than 131 hours collecting litter and recyclable materials, with additional assistance provided by the Museum of Appalachia and the Lake City Elementary Environmental Club.
Shoppers check out the displays at Trackside Antiques on Market Street in Historic Downtown Clinton during last Saturday’s Christmas in July event. Merchants reported a steady stream of customers most of the day, many from out of town. - G. Chambers Williams III
The fifth-annual Sip of Summerfest event will be held from 6-10 p.m. Friday (July 31) at the Kincaid House, 710 Eagle Bend Road, presented by the Historic Downtown Clinton organization.
Sip of Summerfest will feature tastings by area breweries, live music, contests and more.
It follows last Saturday’s “Christmas in July” event by Clinton’s downtown merchants.
Melissa Douglas, whose Trackside Antiques store on Market Street was open last weekend for the first time in over a month after a motorist plowed her vehicle into the front of the building, said her shop was packed with shoppers much of the day.
Christina Huskie, a city of Norris administrative assistant, holds the customer-service award certificate she received recently. - City of Norris
Christina Huskie, administrative assistant for the city of Norris, has been given the 2026 Customer Service Award of Excellence from the Kentucky/Tennessee Section of the American Water Works Association.
Huskie has served as the city’s administrative assistant for the past five years.
Her duties include managing utility billing, assisting customers with water and sewer accounts, notifying residents of account issues and supporting the daily operations of City Hall.
City officials said Huskie has earned a reputation for going beyond her regular responsibilities to assist residents.
Norris sets Aug. 12 as drawing date for 2026 Watershed hunting permits
The city of Norris has announced that the drawings for the limited Norris Municipal Watershed deer hunt permits will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m., and the drawing will begin at 2 p.m.
Those chosen in the drawings must pay $20 each to receive a permit.
There will be 110 archery permits and 75 shotgun/muzzleloader permits available.
The 2026 hunt dates are as follows:
• Archery Hunt: Oct. 10–18. The watershed gates will be open for vehicle access for scouting on Oct. 9.
• Shotgun/Muzzleloader Hunt: Nov. 21–29. The watershed gates will be open for vehicle access for scouting on Nov. 20.
• Youth Hunt: Dec. 12–13. A total of 35 youth hunt permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. More details to come at a later date.
The Norris Municipal Watershed is open year-round, and hunters may enter on foot to scout at any time. Hunters do not need to wait until the day before a scheduled hunt to scout.
Vehicle access is limited to designated periods.
Hunters wishing to drive into the watershed for scouting must wait until the gates are opened on the day before the Archery Hunt and the Shotgun/Muzzleloader Hunt.
For additional information, contact the city of Norris.
The city of Oak Ridge Recreation & Parks Department has announced updated operating hours for the Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool as the summer season comes to a close.
Effective Monday, July 27, the pool will be closed on Mondays for the rest of the season July 27, Aug. 3, and Aug. 10.
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11, the pool will transition to evening-only hours from 3:30 to 7 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 14, due to local schools resuming classes and seasonal staffing changes.
With the August schedule changes, the pool will continue regular operations with several special events:
Open Late-Night Swim – Wednesday, July 29, from 3:30 to 9 p.m.
Senior Citizen Day – Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Last Late-Night Swim – Wednesday, Aug. 5, with open swim from 3:30 to 9 p.m.
The final day of the regular outdoor pool season will be Friday, Aug. 14. The season will conclude with the annual Puppy Pool Party on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dogs must provide proof of current vaccinations to participate, and attendees are encouraged to review event rules before arriving.
For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at (865) 425-3450 or visit OakRidgeTN.gov/OutdoorPool.
The city of Oak Ridge Recreation & Parks Department has announced updated operating hours for the Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool as the summer season comes to a close.
Effective Monday, July 27, the pool will be closed on Mondays for the rest of the season July 27, Aug. 3, and Aug. 10.
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11, the pool will transition to evening-only hours from 3:30 to 7 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 14, due to local schools resuming classes and seasonal staffing changes.
With the August schedule changes, the pool will continue regular operations with several special events:
Open Late-Night Swim – Wednesday, July 29, from 3:30 to 9 p.m.
Senior Citizen Day – Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Last Late-Night Swim – Wednesday, Aug. 5, with open swim from 3:30 to 9 p.m.
The final day of the regular outdoor pool season will be Friday, Aug. 14. The season will conclude with the annual Puppy Pool Party on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dogs must provide proof of current vaccinations to participate, and attendees are encouraged to review event rules before arriving.
For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at (865) 425-3450 or visit OakRidgeTN.gov/OutdoorPool.
