Media Releases – Anderson County, Tennessee

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Media ReleasesStephanie Wells2025-08-27T16:10:33-04:00

Notice to Anderson County residents: The Wolf Valley Convenience Center will be partially closed on Friday, April 17th, for the replacement of one of the garbage compactors. The fourth compactor in line is being replaced with a brand new one and there will be limited access to the far end of the Convenience Center away from the entrance. The recycling compactor and the first two garbage compactors will be open, as well as the Open Top container for bulk items. The last two compactors and the area past them will be blocked-off for the installation, and there may be limited access to the shed for oil drop-off. The install will take from half a day to potentially all day.

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Mayor Frank to present ‘State of the County’ address on Feb. 17

CLINTON – Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank will deliver a “State of the County” address prior to the February meeting of the County Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6 ...

02/10/2026 / Uncategorized

Anderson County announces holiday closures

CLINTON—Anderson County Government offices will be closed for the Christmas holidays on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 – 25, and for New Year’s Day on January 1, 2026. The Anderson ...

12/22/2025 / Uncategorized

Citizens sought to serve on county boards

CLINTON—Anderson County residents who are interested in serving on local government boards are invited to apply now for several positions. The Anderson County Mayor's office is accepting applications to fill ...

12/22/2025 / County Mayor, Uncategorized

Anderson County opens second application for opioid grant funds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 26, 2025 CLINTON—In the Spring of 2025, several organizations within Anderson County were awarded more than $425,000 in the initial round of opioid settlement grant ...

11/26/2025 / County Mayor, Uncategorized

County announces holiday schedules

CLINTON--Anderson County Government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. This closure also impacts the county’s Blockhouse Valley Recycling Center, as well as the ...

11/26/2025 / County Mayor, Uncategorized

Marlow Convenience Center temporarily closed on Nov. 19th

10:15 a.m. 11/19/2025 - The Marlow Convenience Center will be closed for AT LEAST the next three hours today (November 19, 2025) after a fire inside one of the contractor ...

11/19/2025 / County Mayor, Uncategorized

Wolf Valley convenience center temporary closure set for Oct. 23

The Wolf Valley Convenience Center, at 2520 East Wolf Valley Road, temporarily will be closed to the public on Thursday, October 23. This temporary closure will allow for repair work ...

10/20/2025 / Uncategorized

Frost Bottom Convenience Center temporary closure Sept. 26th

The Frost Bottom Convenience Center will be closed Friday, September 26th. Waste Connections plans to replace the existing garbage compactor with a new compactor, and the Center will be CLOSED ...

09/24/2025 / County Mayor, Uncategorized

Anderson County Senior Center to host free homecoming dance Sept. 25th

CLINTON—The Anderson County Senior Center is set to host its first-ever homecoming dance “Under the Stars” this week. The dance is scheduled for Thursday evening, September 25th at the Anderson ...

09/22/2025 / County Mayor

Anderson senior center receives donation of large NYC puzzle

CLINTON—The Anderson County Senior Center has received the donation of a large puzzle depicting the skyline of New York City, pre-September 11, 2001. Dave Conrad, a long-time participant in activities ...

09/10/2025 / County Mayor

Local author Don Bell to speak at Anderson Co. Senior Center ice cream social

CLINTON—The Anderson County Senior Center will be hosting an ice cream social at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Seniors age 60+ will be treated to an ice cream ...

09/09/2025 / County Mayor

Anderson County Commission Honors Local High School Grads

Members of the Anderson County Board of Commissioners have again recognized three recent high school graduates with scholarships funded personally by the county commissioners. Oak Ridge High School Class of ...

05/21/2025 / County Mayor

Anderson County to host Memorial Day Program

Anderson County will host the 17th annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 26th near the Veterans Memorial at the Anderson County Courthouse. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m ...

05/20/2025 / County Mayor

Anderson County to Host Foster Care Learning Event on May 29th

On Thursday, May 29, at 6 p.m., Anderson County will host a public information session for individuals and families interested in learning more about becoming a foster or foster/adoptive parent ...

05/20/2025 / County Mayor