Seven caregivers from Anderson County received a “Caring Hearts” award from Alzheimer’s Tennessee.
They were Annabelle Blackburn, Courtyard Senior Living; Julia Diez, Senior Citizen Home Assistance; Gissellee Morgillo, Home Instead; Peggy Osborn, The Lantern at Morning Pointe; Priscilla Rodriguez, Alexander Guest House; Julie Young, Keystone Adult Day Program; and Pam Morgan, East Tennessee Human Resources Agency.
Alzheimer’s Tennessee asks senior communities and home health agencies in East Tennessee to nominate staff members who have provided outstanding care to those with cognitive impairment.
The organization honored 90 of these caregivers during a ceremony held May 21 in Knoxville.
“We know it takes special people to care for our loved ones who are facing memory loss,” Linda Johnson, director of programs for Alzheimer’s Tennessee, said in the release.
“We appreciate all these caregivers do on a personal and professional level each day. Our ‘Caring Hearts’ demonstrate the dedication it takes to support individuals and their families throughout the journey with Alzheimer’s and dementia.”
Free concert planned for July 3 to celebrate reopening of historic district
by G. Chambers Williams III
Katie Brown, left, of Knoxville makes a purchase at Granny’s Attic Antiques during last Saturday’s Market Night event in Historic Downtown Clinton. At right is store owner Kathie Creasy. - Emma Jayne Williams
Historic Downtown Clinton merchants said Monday that their first of three 2026 summer “Market Night” events was a great success this past Saturday, attracting visitors from near and far.
It served as a prelude to events planned for the July 4 weekend downtown.
The city of Clinton has invited the community and visitors from across the region to celebrate the reopening of Historic Downtown Clinton with a live concert on Thursday, July 3, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Market Street, to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
After nearly a year-and-a-half of construction work focused on upgrading downtown’s Clinton’s streets, sidewalks, and landscaping, “the celebration marks a new chapter for Historic Downtown Clinton,” the city said in an announcement.
The free concert will feature nationally recognized artists and regional favorites, headlined by actor, singer-songwriter and One Tree Hill star Tyler Hilton.
From portraying Elvis Presley in “Walk the Line,” to gaining a devoted fanbase as musician Chris Keller on the CW show “One Tree Hill,” Hilton has built an award-winning career spanning music, television and film, the city said.
Life Line Screening will offer preventive health screenings on Monday, Aug. 10, at the Clinton Community Center, 101 S. Hicks St.
Life Line Screening provides clinical-grade preventive health screenings designed to help adults identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease, stroke and other serious health conditions before symptoms develop.
Appointments are required. To schedule a screening, visit the Life Line Screening online appointment page.
For more information or to reserve an appointment, visit book.lifelinescreening.com/appointment.
Hamock’s, located in Historic Downtown Clinton, is one of the 22 businesses to receive a perfect health department score in May. - G. Chambers Williams III
The Tennessee Department of Health conducts routine and follow-up inspections of restaurants, food service operations, hotels and other regulated facilities to ensure compliance with state health and safety standards.
Scores reflect conditions observed at the time of inspection.
Listed below are recent inspection results for Anderson County and surrounding communities, sorted from highest score to lowest.
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• 201 Cafe and Wine Bar Auxiliary - 201 Broadway Ave., Oak Ridge - May 8
• Anubis Ink - 366 E. Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge - May 22
• Beauty Redefined - 109 Central Ave., Oak Ridge - May 13
• Bloom & Bean Coffee Co. Mobile Unit - 1535 Lake City Hwy., Clinton - May 5
• Bold Statement Tattoo Co. - 423 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton - May 15
• Buffalo Mountain Grill Bar - 205 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge - May 7
• Clinch River Tattoo & Coffee Co. Tattoo Establishment - 141 N. Main St., Clinton - May 13
• Comfort Inn - 433 S. Rutgers Ave., Oak Ridge - May 4
• Crafter’s Brew Market & Social - 856 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge - May 13
• Hamock’s - 425 Eagle Bend Road, Clinton - May 19
• Happy Camper Ice Cream - 452 Yarnell Road, Clinton - May 14
• Hippie Bowls Bus Mobile Unit - 144 Dogwood Lane, Powell - May 15
• Judy Dodd Catering - 114 Brentwood, Oak Ridge - May 19
• Kona Ice 2 Mobile Unit - 350 Mahoney Road, Oliver Springs - May 1
• Michele Hands and Tan - 289 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton - May 12
• Monarch Tattoo Studio - 903 Clinch Ave., Clinton - May 29
• Shades of Beauty - 130 N. Bowling St., Clinton - May 12
• Shiver Me Sno-Cones Mobile Unit - P.O. Box 643, Andersonville - May 15
• Staybridge Suites (Hotel) - 420 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge - May 28
• Whistle Stop Cafe - 513 N. Main St., Rocky Top - May 20
• Yacht Club Condominium Pool - 100 Pinnacle Point, Andersonville - May 20
• Zeeke & Nell Mobile Unit - 141 Bethune Circle, Oak Ridge - May 28
