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Small businesses invited to learn how to work with NASA

Posted at 1:15 pm April 22, 2018
By Owen Driskill Leave a Comment

Small businesses have many opportunities to support NASA’s space flight mission—such as the Space Launch System that will be used for deep space exploration and new missions to the moon—and additional NASA projects. Learn more at the June 19 NASA networking conference “Think Big: Learn How To Do Business with NASA” at Roane State’s W.H. Swain Scott County Center in Huntsville, Tenn. (Artist’s concept courtesy of NASA).

Small businesses have many opportunities to support NASA’s space flight mission—such as the Space Launch System that will be used for deep space exploration and new missions to the moon—and additional NASA projects. Learn more at the June 19 NASA networking conference “Think Big: Learn How To Do Business with NASA” at Roane State’s W.H. Swain Scott County Center in Huntsville, Tenn. (Artist’s concept courtesy of NASA).

 

Small businesses are invited to a conference in June that will offer information on how to do business with NASA.

It’s an all-day networking conference titled “Think Big: Learn How To Do Business with NASA.” It’s scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, at Roane State’s W.H. Swain Scott County Center, which is at 410 W.H. Swain Boulevard in Huntsville. It was organized by U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann, a Tennessee Republican, and Congressman Hal Rogers, a Kentucky Republican.

At the conference, small businesses can meet with NASA officials and representatives from NASA prime contractors, a press release said. Conference participants will learn about various small business opportunities provided by NASA.

“NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is just four hours from Huntsville, Tennessee,” Roane State President Chris Whaley said in the press release. “Opportunities with NASA are abundant for businesses of all shapes and sizes in this region. We want to raise awareness that big agencies such as NASA want and need services from small businesses. A business from a small community in a rural county can think big because NASA may be interested in your products.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Business, College, Education, Federal, Front Page News, Government, Slider Tagged With: business, Chris Whaley, Chuck Fleischmann, David Brock, Hal Rogers, How To Do Business with NASA, Jacobs, Jutta Bangs, LaTanya Channel, Lynn Garrison, Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA, Roane State, SAIC, Teledyne-Brown Engineering, Tennessee Small Business Development Center, The Boeing Company, Todd May, Troy Miller, URS Federal Services, W.H. Swain Scott County Center

Robertsville Middle chosen for Comcast Cares Day, volunteers encouraged to attend

Posted at 5:24 pm April 20, 2018
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Pictured above is Carleigh Brown, a fifth-grade student at Robertsville Middle School who helped on the Baker Creek Preserve project last year in Knoxville. This year's Comcast Cares Day is at Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (Submitted photo)

Pictured above is Carleigh Brown, a fifth-grade student at Robertsville Middle School who helped on the Baker Creek Preserve project last year in Knoxville. This year’s Comcast Cares Day is at Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (Submitted photo)

 

More than 1,500 local Comcast NBCUniversal employees and their families, friends, and community partners will “make change happen” as they volunteer at different projects across East Tennessee on Saturday. It’s part of the 17th annual Comcast Cares Day, the nation’s largest single-day corporate volunteer event, a press release said.

Oak Ridge’s Robertsville Middle School has been chosen as a project site for this annual event. Robertsville students have designed planters that will be constructed and filled during the activity, the press release said. Volunteers will help with general landscaping and clean up around the school grounds.

Robertsville students and parents, community groups, and additional volunteers are needed and encouraged to attend a project, the press release said. For more information on how to get involved and to register, visit the Robertsville Middles School Clean Up Day link here. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Education, Front Page News, K-12, Top Stories Tagged With: Comcast, Comcast Cares Day, Comcast NBCUniversal, Doug Guthrie, Robertsville Middle School, volunteers

Run on Saturday will support autism organization

Posted at 4:53 pm April 19, 2018
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

Joe Judkins, right, of Oak Ridge, gets a high-five from Seth Krichinsky, an adult with autism who cheers on participants and helps hand out awards. Judkins came in first in his age group in the 5K run last year. (Submitted photo)

Joe Judkins, right, of Oak Ridge, gets a high-five from Seth Krichinsky, an adult with autism who cheers on participants and helps hand out awards. Judkins came in first in his age group in the 5K run last year. (Submitted photo)

 

The 12th annual Breakthrough Run for Autism will be held April 21, with Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville inviting individuals, teams, and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate.

The 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Regal Cinemas Pinnacle Stadium 18 in Farragut’s Turkey Creek. The run, held during National Autism Awareness Month, supports Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville, a nonprofit organization committed to helping adults facing the challenges of autism in the East Tennessee region.

Lori Tucker, WATE-TV news anchor, will serve as honorary chair of the run and will be the emcee during the awards ceremony. Happy Lee, a Breakthrough volunteer, is the race director.

Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville invites any individual with a disability to register for the run or walk as a “breakthrough buddy,” a press release said. A “buddy” may request to participate with a volunteer, who will run or walk the course with the buddy. Breakthrough buddies receive special recognition during the award ceremony. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville, Breakthrough Run for Autism, Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, intellectual and developmental disabilities, Lori Tucker

Big Ed’s Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Community Mediation Services

Posted at 6:42 pm April 18, 2018
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Oak Ridge Country Club Golf CourseAn annual golf tournament that helps Community Mediation Services of Anderson Country is next week in Oak Ridge.

The 17th Annual Big Ed’s Memorial Golf Tournament is Friday, April 27, at the beautiful and challenging Oak Ridge Country Club, a press release said.

Big Ed’s Memorial Golf Tournament benefits Community Mediation Services of Anderson Country, “providing participants a great way to give back to the youth and families in our community while having a great day of golf,” the press release said.

The Tournament starts at 8 a.m. Friday, April 27, in a scramble format. Golfers will get a complimentary breakfast, beverage carts, and a smoked barbecue lunch provided by Big Ed’s. Prize contests for participants will be awarded and a Hole-in-One Grand Prize will be available. Free Big Ed’s shirts and golf towels for all golfers are included. An on-site silent auction will be available, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Big Ed’s Memorial Golf Tournament, Community Mediation Services, Community Mediation Services of Anderson Country, golf tournament

Retired pilot, former Democratic Party chair running for Tennessee House

Posted at 4:27 pm April 18, 2018
By Megan McNees Leave a Comment

Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson

 

Richard Dawson, a retired pilot who flew helicopters in Vietnam and is a former Democratic Party chair, is running for Tennessee House of Representatives in Anderson County.

Dawson is running in Tennessee’s 33rd District, which includes most of Anderson County, including Clinton and the Anderson County portion of Oak Ridge. Dawson lives in Clinton, and he is a native Oak Ridger, a press release said.

“My dad was an electrical maintenance supervisor at K-25 for 20 years and was able to provide enough for my mom, sister, and me to live comfortably,” Dawson said in the press release. “Republicans have been in power in Tennessee for years, but their policies have only made it more difficult for people who work hard, like my dad, to take care of their families. I am running because Anderson County and Tennessee deserve better.”

The press release said Dawson was raised in Oak Ridge, and he and his family lived and experienced the “American Dream.” He benefitted from the top-notch public education in Oak Ridge and when he graduated, Dawson felt called to serve, the press release said. He voluntarily enlisted in the Army, flying helicopters in Vietnam. Returning home, he used the GI Bill to earn a degree in labor and industrial relations from East Tennessee State University, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2018 Election, Front Page News, Government, State, Top Stories Tagged With: 33rd District, Anderson County, Clinton, Democratic Party, John Ragan, Nathaniel Varner, November 6 general election, Oak Ridge, Richard Dawson, state primary election, Tennessee House of Representatives

UT Arboretum Society has plant sale this weekend

Posted at 2:56 pm April 18, 2018
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University of Tennessee Arboretum Society Spring Plant Sale (Submitted Photo)

University of Tennessee Arboretum Society Spring Plant Sale (Submitted Photo)

 

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will have a spring plant sale this weekend that will gather the best of four local nurseries in one location.

The public sale, the 51st Annual Spring Plant Sale, will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UT Arboretum at 901 South Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge. The “Members Only” sale will be on Friday evening, April 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memberships may be purchased at that time for this “early bird” shopping opportunity, a press release said.

“By joining UTAS on Friday night, people can enjoy the membership benefit of having the first pick of our beautiful selection of plants, some of which sell out that evening,” the press release said.

Checks, cash, and credit cards will be accepted. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Slider Tagged With: 51st Annual Spring Plant Sale, Beaver Creek, Brad Greenwood Designs, Dano’s Hot Dogs, East Fork Nursery, plant sale, Riverdale Nurseries, Spring Plant Sale, University of Tennessee Arboretum Society, UT Arboretum, UTAS, Will Witte

Ebony Capshaw running for Anderson County trustee

Posted at 7:13 am April 18, 2018
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

Ebony Capshaw

Ebony Capshaw

 

Ebony Capshaw has announced that she is seeking election to the office of Anderson County trustee.

Capshaw said her local background and sense of community, combined with her organizational experience and management skills, have led to her interest in local government and public office.

“I love to serve the people,” Capshaw said in a press release. “I have a servant’s heart, and you can trust me to get the job done. With my auditing background and code of ethics within a multibillion-dollar company, I feel confident I can do this job and serve the people of Anderson County with enthusiasm.”

Capshaw is unopposed on the ballot in the Democratic primary election on May 1. She will face the winner of the Republican primary in the August 2 general election. The office is presently held by Myron Iwanski, former Anderson County Commissioner, who was appointed by his fellow commissioners to fill the office following the resignation of Rodney Archer. Archer left to take the position of executive director for the County Officials Association of Tennessee. Iwanski is not seeking election as trustee. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2018 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County trustee, August 2 election, Democratic primary election, Ebony Capshaw, Myron Iwanski

Lynch names Bradshaw as campaign treasurer

Posted at 7:06 am April 18, 2018
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

David Bradshaw and Rex Lynch

David Bradshaw and Rex Lynch

Former Oak Ridge Mayor and local bank official David Bradshaw has been named treasurer of the Rex Lynch for Circuit Court Clerk Campaign. Bradshaw served as mayor of Oak Ridge while Rex Lynch was mayor of Anderson County.

“I have known Rex for more than 20 years and have a great deal of respect for Rex and his family,” Bradshaw said in a press release earlier in the campaign. “Rex worked closely with the City of Oak Ridge while serving as Anderson County mayor, and I believe he will do a great job as Circuit Court clerk.”

Lynch is seeking the Republican nomination for Anderson County Circuit Court clerk in the May 1 primary. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2018 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Circuit Court Clerk, campaign treasurer, David Bradshaw, May 1 primary, Rex Lynch

Cole names Stephen McNally as treasurer

Posted at 5:06 pm April 16, 2018
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Stephen McNally

Stephen McNally and family

 

Anderson County Clerk Jeff Cole, who is running for re-election, has announced that Stephen McNally is his campaign treasurer.

“I am pleased to announce my friend, Stephen McNally as my campaign treasurer,” Cole said in a press release. “Stephen and I share the same commitment to important values including faith, family, and community.”

The press release said McNally is a lifelong resident of Anderson County and currently lives in Clinton with his wife Christina and their two children. He worships and serves as a deacon at First Baptist Church, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2018 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Clerk, Anderson County Republican Party primary, campaign treasurer, Jeff Cole, Leesa Arowood, Stephen McNally

Arowood names treasurer, donates to students in South Florida

Posted at 4:53 pm April 16, 2018
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Leesa and Chad Arowood

Leesa and Chad Arowood

 

Anderson County clerk candidate Leesa Arowood has named her campaign treasurer and announced a $250 donation to the Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund in South Florida to show support for students and families affected by the mass shooting in February.

Arowood, a Republican who is challenging Jeff Cole, the incumbent, has named her son Chad to serve as treasurer for her campaign for Anderson County clerk, a press release said.

“Chad is working hard and doing a great job in supporting our campaign for Anderson County Clerk,” Leesa Arowood said in the press release. “I’m very proud of him and appreciate his help to win this important election.”

Her son is pursuing his bachelor’s degree at Tennessee Tech University after earning his associates degree at Roane State Community College, the press release said. He also works at Appalachian Underwriters in human resources and maintains a property and casualty insurance license and an affiliate real estate broker license. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2018 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Clerk, Anderson County Republican Party primary, campaign treasurer, Chad Arowood, Jeff Cole, Leesa Arowood, Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund

Anderson County Deputy Kim Lay named SRO of the Year

Posted at 3:16 pm April 16, 2018
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Anderson County Sheriff's Department Deputy Kim Lay has been named School Resource Officer of the Year for Anderson County Schools by The Education Foundation of Clinton City and Anderson County Schools. (Submitted photo)

Anderson County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kim Lay has been named School Resource Officer of the Year for Anderson County Schools by The Education Foundation of Clinton City and Anderson County Schools. (Submitted photo)

 

Anderson County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kim Lay has been named School Resource Officer of the Year for Anderson County Schools by The Education Foundation of Clinton City and Anderson County Schools.

Lay is a 16-year law enforcement veteran, and she has served as a school resource officer, or SRO, for the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department for the last eight years.

“She is truly a dedicated, experienced law enforcement professional,” a press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Education, Front Page News, K-12, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Schools, Anderson County Sheriff's Department, Kim Lay, Law Enforcement Against Drugs, LEAD, National School Resource Officers Association, school resource officer, School Resource Officer of the Year, SRO, Tennessee School Resource Officers Association, The Education Foundation of Clinton City and Anderson County Schools

Greenways Oak Ridge to be discussed at Lunch with League on Tuesday

Posted at 2:08 pm April 16, 2018
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Dan Robbins Birdwalk

Dan Robbins, second from right, leads an ORICL group on a birding walk along a Melton Hill Lake paved greenway. (File photo)

 

Dan Robbins, chairman of Greenways Oak Ridge, will be the guest speaker at Lunch with the League on Tuesday. His presentation will focus on the history, current status, and future plans of the Greenways Oak Ridge organization, which celebrates 25 years of existence this year, a press release said.

The meeting will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, which is located at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

Robbins, who grew up on a tobacco farm in rural eastern North Carolina, earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his doctorate in analytical chemistry from Princeton University, then spent a year at the Technical University of Norway on a Fulbright post-doctoral fellowship. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Dan Robbins, Greenways Oak Ridge, League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, Lunch with the League

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