South Knox residents who got caught in a traffic slowdown Thursday night were encountering scheduled KUB work on the electric distribution system on Chapman Highway at its intersection with Boyds Creek Highway. The work was supposed to wrap up at 4:30 a.m.
Big Clinch River Cleanup starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Highway, Norris. The cleanup will end at 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed with boots, waders, kayaks and canoes. Info: click here.
Eclipse Party: Mayor Tim Burchett will host an eclipse viewing party 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 21, at The Cove at Concord Park. Those in attendance should see the total eclipse for about 90 seconds about 2:33 p.m. Knox County Schools will be closed Aug. 21. The party will feature music from RMS rock band from 11:30 to 1:30. People can bring food or buy food from the Tootsie Truck. Info: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-101.
Central High School Triennial Golden Grad Reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Rothchild Event Center, 8807 Kingston Pike. Check in at 4 p.m. with dinner at 6. Reservation deadline is July 27, cost is $35. Registration form and more information from courtshea@aol.com. All who graduated from Central more than 50 years ago are welcome!
