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Sawmill Road project moving forward

Clearing and grading of a nearly quarter-mile extension of Sawmill Road from the industrial park in Norris is now underway, with completion of the new road expected by November. It will connect to Norris Freeway (U.S. 441) next to Covenant Life Church. - G. Chambers Williams III

Grading work began May 11 on the long-planned extension of Sawmill Road in Norris to connect it to Norris Freeway (U.S. 441), with the project completion scheduled for Nov. 15, City Manager Bailey Whited said late last week. Whaley Construction, LLC, of Sevierville was the winning bidder on the project, with a total cost of just over $4.42 million. All of the construction is being paid for by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. “We’re excited that it’s coming along quickly,” Whited said of the work, which so far has been focused on clearing trees and brush, and grading the route for the roadway. “They’re not looking to delay it further, and we’re happy about it,” he said. Length of the project is 0.236 miles, which extends the road from its current terminus at the Norris Industrial Park to a point just north of Covenant Life Church and across Norris Freeway from the Norris Memorial Gardens cemetery. It will exit onto Norris Freeway near Cross Pike Road, which goes past the cemetery and feeds onto Andersonville Highway (Tenn. 61) near the entrance to the Museum of Appalachia.

Angel Disney cuts the ribbon to open her new Disney DIY and Buy Crafts shop at 312 S. Main St. in Rocky Top on Friday, May 1. Her husband, Steve, is on the right, and recording the event from the left is Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank. The Disneys plan to begin an outdoor vendors market to operate each Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot to the rear of their new business. - G. Chambers Williams III

The owners of a new craft-shop business in Rocky Top have announced they are beginning an outdoor vendors market behind their store at 312 Main St., which they said will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday, beginning June 13. Angel Disney and her husband Steve Disney, who recently opened Disney DIY and Buy Crafts, said Thursday night during a visit to the Rocky Top City Council meeting that they hope to have some farm products at the market, as well. Steve Disney said they will welcome fresh produce from sellers who come to the market form within a 200-mile radius of Rocky Top, which is somewhat beyond the scope of the Norris, Oak Ridge and Clinton farmers markets. Those require all vendors to be from the local area – whether selling produce, baked goods or handmade crafts – and to have made all of their products themselves.

Fire claims life of 9-year-old girl

A 9-year-old girl died as the result of a fire at a residence on West Broad Street in Clinton on Thursday night, May 21. The victim, Braniel Jazleen Listenbee, was a cheerleader with the Clinton Athletic Club and a student at Clinton Elementary School. According to Clinton police, E911 dispatch received a report of smoke coming from the residence at 10:50 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters with the Clinton Fire Department arrived and found the girl inside the home. Crews provided care until an Anderson County Emergency Medical Services crew arrived and transported her to Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was pronounced dead a short time later. Investigators determined the fire was accidental and originated in the kitchen, according to police. Cause of death was reported to be smoke inhalation. “Our deepest sympathies go out to the family involved in this unimaginable tragedy,” the Clinton Police Department stated. “Please join us in keeping this family in your prayers and support during this incredibly difficult time.”

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Sports

Venegas, Rivera lead All-District soccer selections Read More

Golden goodbye Read More

Clinton, Anderson County flag football stars take first-season spotlight Read More

Teasley repeats as Class 4A Mr. Baseball Read More

Wildcats’ state run ends after midnight Read More

Greenhalgh grabs state gold again Read More

Denard Bertram returns to lead Wildcats Read More

Tyler claims two titles at 2026 state meet Read More

Area stars earn diamond honors Read More

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Community

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Summer concert series begins June 6 Read More

‘Information Nation’ brings history alive Read More

Steve Day honored for senior center support Read More

School

CTE building completed at Clinton High School Read More

Clinton, Norris students win ‘Dream It, Do It’ Read More

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