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Felon disfranchisement to be discussed at Lunch with the League

Posted at 6:53 am October 1, 2019
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Pippa Holloway

Felon disfranchisement will be discussed at Lunch with the League on Tuesday, October 1.

The speaker will be Pippa Holloway, Middle Tennessee State University history professor and 2019-2020 president of the Tennessee University Faculty Senates.

Disfranchisement is not part of the sentencing of a person for a felony conviction, a press release said. However, it is imposed by certain states on all convicted felons regardless of their offense or the length of their jail time. In other states, felons never lose their right to vote, even while incarcerated. This presentation will help to educate attendees on the enormity of disfranchisement, the press release said.

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Filed Under: Community, Courts, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: felon disfranchisement, League of Women Voters, Lunch with the League, Pippa Holloway

Oak Ridge hosting NAACP state convention

Posted at 10:28 am September 26, 2019
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PASTOR DERRICK HAMMOND
Derrick Hammond

This week, Oak Ridge is hosting the NAACP Tennessee State Convention and Civil Rights Advocacy Conference.

It’s the 73rd annual NAACP Tennessee State Convention, and it starts today (Thursday, September 26) and continues through Saturday, September 28.

Thursday’s events will be held at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. The events on Friday and Saturday will be at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Ridge.

The Anderson County/Oak Ridge NAACP Branch under the leadership of local president Dave Anderson is the sponsoring branch, a press release said.

The convention will feature a variety of events and workshops that will 1) encourage attendees to become civically engaged around religious affairs, and 2) assist in expunging the records of people wanting to return to the workforce, the press release said. Other actions include helping members become more effective in their work related to advocacy, human rights, and youth empowerment—all designed to equip people with the necessary knowledge to assist in making their voices and votes count, the press release said.

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Filed Under: Community, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Civil Rights Advocacy Conference, community health forum, Dave Anderson, Deloris Collins, Derrick Hammond, Donna M. Butler, education forum, expungement clinic, Harold Middlebrook, NAACP, state convention, Vernon Jarrett Youth Awards Luncheon, Willa Estell

Manhattan Project Park: Commemorate tennis court dances in Jackson Square

Posted at 10:36 am September 23, 2019
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Oak Ridge Tennis Court Dance NPS
This undated photo shows a tennis court dance in Oak Ridge. (Photo courtesy National Park Service)

The Manhattan Project National Historical Park will commemorate the tennis court dances that occurred in Jackson Square 75 years ago with a dance and costume contest in October.

The Tennis Court Dance and Costume Contest is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 11, in the Jackson Square tennis courts. The free event will feature swing dancing music from the 1940s World War II era.

The National Park Service is partnering with Explore Oak Ridge to host the dance, a press release said.

“All ages are welcome to attend and everyone is encouraged to participate in the costume contest with their best 1940s costume,” the press release said. “One winner will be announced for best individual costume and one for group costumes.”

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Filed Under: Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Farragut, Front Page News, Government, History, History, Slider, Top Stories Tagged With: costume contest, Explore Oak Ridge, Manhattan Project, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, National Park Service, tennis court dance

Minister, climate activist to speak Sunday, Sept. 29, at First Presbyterian

Posted at 12:02 pm September 22, 2019
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On Sunday, September 29, First Presbyterian Church of Oak Ridge will host the Reverend Jim Antal, a climate activist, a press release said. He will teach Sunday school at 9 a.m., following a continental breakfast, and deliver the sermon during the 10:30 a.m. worship service, the press release said.

Antal is the author of “Climate Church, Climate World: How People of Faith Must Work for Change.”

The press release said Antal is a graduate of Princeton University, Andover Newton Theological School, and Yale Divinity School, which in 2017, honored him with the William Sloane Coffin Award for Peace and Justice. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Federal, Front Page News, Government Tagged With: climate activist, Climate Church Climate World, First Presbyterian Church, Jim Antal

Peace Vigil on Sunday at Friendship Bell

Posted at 11:15 am September 22, 2019
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The International Friendship Bell is pictured above. (Submitted photo)

 

A Peace Vigil Against Gun Violence will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 22, at the Oak Ridge International Friendship Bell Peace Pavilion in Alvin K. Bissell Park at 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike, a press release said. The vigil will feature guest speakers, music, and opportunities to write postcards to state and federal elected officials and sign a petition, the release said.

The Reverend Jake Morrill of Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church will serve as moderator of the vigil. Jinx Watson, who has experienced gun violence in Knoxville, will be among speakers for the event, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club, Anderson County NAACP, Jake Morrill, Jinx Watson, Moms Demand Action, Peace Vigil against Gun Violence, Roane County Democratic Party, Roane County NAACP, Women's Interfaith Dialogue of Oak Ridge

Pumpkin Fest returning to Grove Center in October

Posted at 11:07 am September 22, 2019
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Pumpkin Fest is returning to Grove Center in October, a press release said.

The free festival is scheduled from 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 26. It will include kid and pet costume contests, a halloween parade, pie eating contest, trick-or-treating for children, craft vendors, music, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin carving contest, and more, the press release said.

The Grove Center Festival Association is looking for local businesses to help sponsor the return of the festival, the press release said.

“Company sponsors will be helping bring a family-oriented and free community event back to Oak Ridge,” the release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Festivals, Front Page News, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: festival, Grove Center, Grove Center Festival Association, Oak Ridge, Pumpkin Fest

ORHPA to celebrate $80,000 grant at History Museum

Posted at 12:06 pm September 18, 2019
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Photo by Oak Ridge History Museum

The Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association will celebrate its 20th anniversary and the receipt of an S80,000 state grant during a ceremony on Saturday.

The state grant is for the new Oak Ridge History Museum, a press release said.

The public is invited to Saturday’s ceremony. The Oak Ridge History Museum is at 102 Robertsville Road in central Oak Ridge.

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Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, History, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Mick Wiest, Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association, Oak Ridge History Museum, Terry Domm

Children’s Museum benefit to feature anthropologist Bill Bass, radio’s Frank Murphy

Posted at 9:58 pm September 13, 2019
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Frank Murphy, left, and Dr. Bill Bass will appear together at a fundraiser on Sept. 28, 2019, at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. (Submitted photo)

 

Dr. William “Bill” Bass, founder of the “Body Farm” at the University of Tennessee, and radio personality Frank Murphy have appeared together many times since Murphy began interviewing the renowned forensic anthropologist each time a new Jefferson Bass novel was published.

“I’ve worked on four different radio stations in Knoxville and have interviewed him on all four,” said Murphy, afternoon show host on Classic Hits 93.1 WNOX.

Bass and Murphy will appear together again on Saturday, September 28, at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as Bass discusses the science behind the Jefferson Bass novel “Bones of Betrayal,” a collaboration between Bass and co-author Jon Jefferson. Set in Oak Ridge, the novel explores the murder of a physicist, involved in the Manhattan Project race to build the bomb, whose body is discovered in a frozen swimming pool.

Bass will speak at 7 p.m., and Murphy will emcee the benefit presentation hosted by the Children’s Museum at 461 West Outer Drive. An earlier VIP reception begins at 5:45 p.m. Food may be purchased from Lanai Food Truck and Razzleberry’s Café, and beverages, including beer, wine, water, and soda, may also be purchased. Doors open at 5:30pm. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Community, Education, Front Page News, Museums, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: "Bones of Betrayal", Body Farm, Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, Dr. William Bass, Frank Murphy

Senior Center to be temporarily closed for move to new facility

Posted at 1:18 pm September 12, 2019
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Oak Ridge Senior Center Front Sept 2019
Construction of the new Oak Ridge Senior Center on the west side of the Oak Ridge Civic Center has been completed. The front of the new Senior Center is pictured above. (Photo courtesy City of Oak Ridge)

The Oak Ridge Senior Center will be temporarily closed starting Monday, September 16, to allow the staff to relocate to the new Senior Center on the west side of the Civic Center.

The temporary closure was announced by the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department.

Construction of the new center was finished on schedule, and staff can now occupy the space to complete final preparations, a press release said.

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Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department, Oak Ridge Senior Center, temporary closure

Molly Tuttle, Alex Leach Band to perform in free concert Saturday

Posted at 11:55 am September 12, 2019
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Molly Tuttle and the Alex Leach Band will perform in a free concert in Oak Ridge on Saturday, July 14, 2019, for the last Summer Sessions concert of 2019 presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union. (Photo courtesy ORNL Federal Credit Union)

Molly Tuttle and the Alex Leach Band will perform in a free concert in Oak Ridge on Saturday.

It’s the last Summer Sessions concert of 2019 presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union.

Summer Sessions is a free concert series featuring bluegrass and American bands from throughout the region. Jim Lauderdale, Steve Gulley and the New Pinnacle, The Travelin’ McCourys, Circus No. 9, Ricky Skaggs, and Kentucky Thunder have also performed during the 2019 concert series.

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Filed Under: Business, Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Alex Leach Band, Molly Tuttle, Oak Ridge, ORNL Federal Credit Union

Storm the Grove will help young musicians, Grove Theater

Posted at 10:54 am September 12, 2019
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Storm the Grove Poster Sept 13 2019

Storm the Grove will help young musicians and raise money for the historic Grove Theater on Friday.

It’s a spoof of Area 51. Organizers said you can fly out to Nevada in hopes of seeing an alien—or save money, “storm the grove,” and be the alien you want to see. You are welcome to come dressed as your favorite space alien. There will be a cash prize for the best costume, organizers said.

Storm the Grove will spotlight Tennessee bands (musical earthlings): Zack Miles, Chloe Kimes, Nightly, and Drive Thru Therapy. One band is from Nashville, two from Knoxville, and one is based in Oak Ridge.

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Filed Under: Business, Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: 106.1 The River, Chloe Kimes, Drive Thru Therapy, Friens of the Grove, Grove Theater, Nightly, Storm the Grove, Through the Looking Glass, Zack Miles

Learn more about history of desegregation on Sept. 9

Posted at 1:05 pm August 30, 2019
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Rose Weaver
Rose Weaver

You can learn more about the history of desegregation and profiles of those who have shaped the area during a September 9 meeting in Oak Ridge.

It’s a kick-off meeting for Women’s Interfaith Dialogue of Oak Ridge. It is scheduled to start with a brief meet-and-greet at 10:45 a.m. Monday, Saturday 9, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church at 212 North Tulane Avenue, and the program will start at 11 a.m.

Rose Weaver—an active member of the Oak Ridge community, a poet, and a historian—is currently working on researching the history of desegregation of the area and the people who have had the greatest impacts in shaping Oak Ridge, a press release said.

Weaver will also speak about the exciting NAACP Tennessee State Convention that is being hosted in Oak Ridge from Thursday, September 26, through Saturday, September 28, the press release said.

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Filed Under: Churches, Community, Front Page News, History Tagged With: desegregation, NAACP, Oak Ridge, Rose Weaver, Women's Interfaith Dialogue of Oak Ridge

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