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Oak Ridge announces Independence Day concert, fireworks

Posted at 7:52 pm June 21, 2024
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Image courtesy City of Oak Ridge

The City of Oak Ridge is sponsoring its annual fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day. The display will be held in Alvin K. Bissell Park on July 4, and it is scheduled to begin at dark, around 9:45 p.m.

The Oak Ridge Community Band will perform prior to the fireworks, a press release said. The concert is free, but donations are accepted by the band to help cover the cost of equipment and other expenses. The music is expected to begin at 7:30 p.m.

Anyone planning to attend is advised to bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating. A safety zone will be established by the Oak Ridge Fire Department, the press release said. Please sit only in the designated areas. The walking trail and most of A.K. Bissell Park will be closed for safety reasons during the fireworks show and set up.

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Filed Under: Community, Community, Front Page News, Government, Holidays, Holidays, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, Police and Fire, Slider, Top Stories Tagged With: Independence Day, July 4, Oak Ridge

Anderson County government offices closed Monday, Tuesday

Posted at 3:43 pm July 1, 2023
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Anderson County government offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, July 3-4, to observe Independence Day.

The offices will re-open at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, July 5, a press release said.

The Anderson County Commission sets the schedule for observed county holidays each year. A full list of the 2023 county holidays can be found online at https://andersoncountytn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/County-Holidays-2023.pdf.

Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Courthouse, Independence Day

Oak Ridge Community Band performs on Independence Day

Posted at 3:31 pm July 1, 2023
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The Oak Ridge Community Band performs in Alvin K. Bissell Park during a July 4 celebration. (Photo courtesy Explore Oak Ridge/Piper Communications)

The Oak Ridge Community Band will perform in Alvin K. Bissell Park on Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day), before the city’s annual fireworks show.

The band is scheduled to play patriotic melodies starting at 7:30 p.m., a press release said.

“The music will stir your soul, bringing us closer as we honor our nation’s heritage,” the press release said. “As the final notes fade, prepare for a breathtaking fireworks display.”

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Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Holidays, Music, Top Stories Tagged With: fireworks, Independence Day, July 4, Oak Ridge Community Band

Fireworks show, music on July 4

Posted at 3:14 pm July 1, 2023
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A file photo of the annual fireworks show in Alvin K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

Oak Ridge’s annual fireworks show is scheduled to being at dark Tuesday, around 9:45 p.m. on Independence Day, July 4. There will be music before the show.

The celebration, which is sponsored by the City of Oak Ridge, will be at Alvin K. Bissell Park in central Oak Ridge.

The Oak Ridge Community Band will perform prior to the fireworks. The concert is free, but donations are accepted by the band to help cover the cost of equipment and other expenses, a press release said. The music is expected to begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Government, Holidays, Holidays, Music, Oak Ridge, Slider Tagged With: fireworks, Independence Day, July 4, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Community Band

Oak Ridge has July 4 concert, fireworks

Posted at 12:59 pm July 4, 2022
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The annual July 4 concert and fireworks show is in Oak Ridge this evening.

The Independence Day fireworks display will be held in Alvin K. Bissell Park on Monday, July 4, and it is scheduled to begin at dark, around 9:45 p.m. In order to set up for the event, the walking trails in Bissell Park will be closed beginning at 8:30 a.m. the morning of the event, a press release said.

The Oak Ridge Community Band will perform before the fireworks. The concert is free, but donations are accepted by the band to help cover the cost of equipment and other expenses, the press release said. The music is expected to begin at 7:30 p.m.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Holidays, Music, Slider Tagged With: fireworks, Independence Day, July 4 concert, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Community Band

Oak Ridge will have Independence Day fireworks

Posted at 10:21 am June 18, 2021
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Fireworks at Alvin K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge on July 4, 2017. (File photo by D. Ray Smith)

Oak Ridge will have its fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day this year.

The annual display was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The fireworks show will be in Alvin K. Bissell Park on Sunday, July 4, and it is scheduled to begin at dark, around 9:45 p.m.

The Oak Ridge Community Band, now in its 77th year, will perform prior to the fireworks. the press release said. The concert is free, but donations are accepted by the band to help cover the cost of equipment and other expenses. The music is expected to begin at 7:30 p.m.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Community, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Slider, Top Stories Tagged With: fireworks, Independence Day, July 4, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Community Band, Oak Ridge Fire Department

Anderson County has fireworks Saturday night

Posted at 12:25 pm July 4, 2020
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Fireworks at Alvin K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge on July 4, 2017. (File photo by D. Ray Smith)

There are fireworks in Anderson County for Independence Day this evening.

The fireworks are funded by Anderson County with help from private donations from businesses and residents.

Anderson County commissioners debated last month whether to have the fireworks because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also debated how much to spend, with potential amounts ranging between $12,000 and $20,000. The goal was to get to a total of about $20,000.

The fireworks show will start at 9:45 p.m. today (Saturday, July 4) at Anderson County High School. The high school campus will be closed to the public.

Anderson County High School is at 130 Maverick Circle in Clinton, close to Exit 122 on Interstate 75. The Anderson County mayor’s office recommended that anyone watching the fireworks from public areas around Exit 122 use social distancing, which generally means staying six feet away from people who don’t live with you.

There are normally fireworks in cities such as Oak Ridge, but those displays have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, in what could be a one-time event, the county is hosting and helping to fund the display.

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Filed Under: Anderson County, Community, Community, COVID-19, Festivals, Front Page News, Government, Health, Slider Tagged With: Anderson County, Anderson County Commission, Bob Smallridge, COVID-19, fireworks, Independence Day, Steve Mead, Terry Frank, Theresa Scott, Tim Isbel

Reminder: Fireworks tonight in A.K. Bissell Park

Posted at 3:24 pm July 4, 2019
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Fireworks at Alvin K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge on July 4, 2017. (File photo by D. Ray Smith)

A reminder: The annual fireworks show in Oak Ridge is in Alvin K. Bissell Park tonight (Thursday, July 4).

The fireworks show is sponsored by the City of Oak Ridge to celebrate Independence Day.

Today’s fireworks are expected to begin after dark at about 9:45 p.m.

The Oak Ridge Community Band, now in its 75th year, will perform before the fireworks. The concert is free, but donations are accepted by the band to help cover the cost of equipment and other expenses, a press release said. The music is expected to begin at 7:30 p.m. WMYL 96.7 Merle FM will be live following the band performance and will broadcast the soundtrack for the fireworks display.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Community, Festivals, Government, Oak Ridge, Slider Tagged With: A.K. Bissell Park, Alvin K. Bissell Park, City of Oak Ridge, fireworks, Independence Day, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Community Band, Oak Ridge Fire Department

Community Band has July 4 concert, followed by fireworks show

Posted at 12:28 am June 26, 2019
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The Oak Ridge Community Band performs at the July 4 concert in 2018. (Photo by Bill Dodge)

The Oak Ridge Community Band will have its annual Independence Day concert on Thursday, July 4, at Alvin K. Bissell Park. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., and it will mark the 75th anniversary of the Community Band’s first concert, which was held on July 4, 1944.

“Come early, bring chairs or blankets for outdoor seating, and enjoy the music and fireworks,” a press release said. Refreshments will be available for sale.

This is a free event, the press release said. However, donations are appreciated to help offset band expenses.

The Community Band’s July 4 performance is a family-friendly event, and it provides an excellent opportunity to relax and enjoy a fun evening of music and fireworks, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Festivals, Front Page News, Music, Top Stories Tagged With: Alvin K. Bissell Park, concert, fireworks, Independence Day, July 4, Oak Ridge Community Band, Steve "Doc" Combs

Fireworks are July 4 in A.K. Bissell Park

Posted at 10:14 pm June 13, 2019
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Oak Ridge fireworks are July 4 in Alvin K. Bissell Park. The Independence Day fireworks show is sponsored by the City of Oak Ridge, and it is expected to begin after dark at approximately 9:45 p.m. July 4, 2019. (Photo courtesy City of Oak Ridge)

Oak Ridge fireworks are July 4 in Alvin K. Bissell Park. The Independence Day fireworks show is sponsored by the City of Oak Ridge, and it is expected to begin after dark at approximately 9:45 p.m. July 4.

The Oak Ridge Community Band, now in its 75th year, will perform prior to the fireworks. The concert is free, but donations are accepted by the band to help cover the cost of equipment and other expenses, a press release said. The music is expected to begin at 7:30 p.m. WMYL 96.7 Merle FM will be live following the band performance and will broadcast the soundtrack for the fireworks display, the press release said.

“Anyone planning to attend is advised to bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating,” the release said. “A safety zone will be established by the Oak Ridge Fire Department. Please sit only in the designated areas.”

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Community, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Slider Tagged With: A.K. Bissell Park, Alvin K. Bissell Park, fireworks, Independence Day, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Community Band, Oak Ridge Fire Department

Alcohol involved in nearly half of all deadly crashes on July 4

Posted at 11:24 am July 4, 2018
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July 4 Traffic Safety

Alcohol leads to nearly half of all deadly crashes on July 4, according to information provided by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department.

“Every year, Americans head out on our nation’s highways to celebrate the Fourth of July at picnics, parties, parades, and more,” the Sheriff’s Department said in a press release. “Regrettably, for many, the celebrating includes drinking alcohol, which often leads to drunk driving on one of the most heavily traveled holidays of the year.”

To crack down on drunk driving around Independence Day, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department will be out in full force, aggressively targeting those who put lives in danger, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: alcohol, Anderson County Sheriff's Department, deadly crashes, drunk driving, Fourth of July, Independence Day, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Tennessee Highway Safety Office

DOE will not test warning sirens on July 4

Posted at 10:58 am July 4, 2018
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DOE Warning Siren

DOE Warning Siren

The public warning sirens that you normally hear in Oak Ridge around noon on the first Wednesday of each month will not be tested today (Wednesday, July 4).

The siren is not being tested today in the areas around the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Reservation because of the Independence Day Holiday.

“However, if an actual emergency were to take place during the Independence Day holiday (July 4), the sirens will be sounded,” a press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Oak Ridge Office, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: DOE Public Warning Siren Systems, Independence Day, July 4, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Reservation, public warning siren, U.S. Department of Energy

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