County slows traffic
Phillips-Freels Lane in Anderson County will have a 20-mph speed limit after the Anderson County Commission unanimously approved new speed limits for several county roads at its July 20 meeting. The changes were brought forth by the Highway Committee following recommendations from Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief Deputy Kenneth Sharp. - Ben Pounds
The Anderson County Commission unanimously approved new speed limits for several county roads at its July 20 meeting. New speed limits will be 20 mph on Mike Miller Lane and Phillips-Freels Lane, and 25 mph on Strawberry Lane. The votes came at the recommendation of the Highway Committee, acting on initial advice from Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief Deputy Kenneth Sharp. All of the roads are outside city limits, putting them under county jurisdiction. Sharp said he drove all of the roads before recommending the changes. He said he reviewed some of them after receiving complaints from residents about safety. Some of the roads did not have posted speed limits before the new limits were approved. Sharp told The Courier News that speed limit signs usually are installed on affected roads within five to 10 days of the commission’s decision.
Read MoreEarly voting is underway
Voters pickk up their ballots on Friday morning, July 17, on the first day of early voting in the Aug. 6 election, at the Anderson County government offices in Norris. - G. Chambers Williams III
Doors at the three designated early-voting locations in Anderson County opened last Friday for the Aug. 6 county general and state primary election, which will choose nominees to succeed Gov. Bill Lee, among other offices, The early voting period, which ends at noon Saturday, Aug. 1, got off to a slow start, with just 567 voters on the first day, and only 171 on the second day, Saturday, July 18. Monday’s total was 566. Overall, 1,304 people had cast ballots by the end of the day Momday, including 1,265 by machine and 39 through paper ballots, according to the Anderson County Election Commission. Key statewide races are for the Republican and Democratic nominations for governor, which include three GOP candidates and five Democrats. On the Republican ballot are U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Rep. John Rose, and Tennessee state Rep. Monty Fritts. For Anderson County mayor, incumbent Republican Terry Frank has no Democrat opponent, but incumbent Russell Barker, the Republican nominee for sheriff, faces independent challenger Colt Jennings, one of his former deputies.
Read More
Santa, sips highlight summer events
Downtown Clinton merchants are opening their doors for a special “Christmas in July” event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, July 25, giving shoppers a preview of what’s going to be available for the coming holiday season. Sponsored by the Historic Downtown Clinton Merchants Association and the Antique Merchants Guild of Clinton, the event will take over the newly refurbished Market Street, which will be shut down to vehicular traffic for the day to give space to vendors and food trucks. Stores on Market and Main streets will have new Christmas merchandise available, and there will be special sales, holiday decor, holiday music, festive treats, and an appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.
Read More
News
County slows traffic Read More
Early voting is underway Read More
McCampbell seeks District 33 seat Read More
Lab tests show dead rats in Norris no threat Read More
Clinton Police Department Incident Reports Read More
Work begins on new Norris sidewalk Read More
Commission honors retiring detective Read More
Grant brings new power to Pioneer Village Read More
Sports
One goal: Play into November Read More
Clinton serves up state aspirations Read More
Mavs eye return to state fairway Read More
Mavericks pin hopes on Sesan Read More
Oak Ridge looks to spike expectations in 2026 Read More
Young Mavericks pack annual football camp Read More
Community
Santa, sips highlight summer events Read More
Library Events compiled by Ben Pounds Read More
School
Davis, Golden sworn in as student reps Read More
Business
Trackside Antiques reopening Read More
Birdie’s Vintage & Antiques opens in Norris Read More
Ray Varner marks 40 years with Ford Read More
New Balance bets on Anderson County Read More
Photo Galleries
Anderson County vs. Clinton Tennis at Jaycee Park View
Anderson County High School Homecoming View
Faces at the Fair View
Public Notices
Current Public Notices View
233 N Hicks St • Clinton, TN 37716 • (865) 457-2515
Copyright © 2018 Clinton Courier News, LLC.
| Subscription Rates | 1 Year |
|---|---|
| Local (Anderson County) | $35.00 |
| Local Seniors (Anderson County) | $30.00 |
| Surrounding Counties(Knox, Union, Campbell, Scott, Morgan, Roane, and Loundon) | $48.00 |
| All Other Locations | $60.00 |