Oneida School Board Meeting Gets Raucous
Oneida School Board Meeting Gets Raucous By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Community frustration over recent staffing cuts surfaced during a meeting of the Oneida Special School District, as board members questioned how affected employees were notified and whether the district’s decision-making process was sufficiently transparent. As the board prepared to adjourn, member Kevin…
Read MoreEcology Park or Landfill? Trans-Rail Rebrands Roberta II
Ecology Park or Landfill? Trans-Rail Rebrands Roberta II By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] If you weren’t paying close attention, you might think Trans-Rail Waste Services was unveiling plans for a family-friendly theme park attraction rather than one of the most controversial landfill proposals Scott County has ever seen. The company’s promotional materials repeatedly…
Read MoreBillingsley Receives Prestigious Recognition
Billingsley Receives Prestigious Recognition By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Oneida Elementary School Principal Ashley Billingsley has been selected to participate in the prestigious 2027 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Leader Fellows Program, a prestigious honor only awarded to 13 educators from across the United States. The program, seen as highly competitive…
Read MoreLandfill Debate Far from Over
Landfill Debate Far from Over Roberta II Strikes Back with Appeal By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] If Scott County thought Roberta II had ceased to sing its contaminating song, the controversial landfill proposal that has dominated news for more than a year found a new voice last week, when Roberta II formally appealed…
Read MoreOneida Launches TextMyGov to Enhance Communication
Oneida Launches TextMyGov to Enhance Communication By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Oneida Mayor Lori Phillips-Jones announced last week that her municipality would launch TextMyGov, a new text messaging service designed to make it easier for residents to stay informed and connected with local government. That service will officially begin on June 12, 2026,…
Read MoreRail Trail Advocate Seeks Opponents for Listening Session
Rail Trail Advocate Seeks Opponents for Listening Session By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] As the debate continues to swirl over the proposed Rail Trail project in Scott County, one of the project’s leading advocates is inviting residents who oppose the proposal – or remain undecided on their support – to take part in…
Read MoreScott County Historical Society
Scott County Chronicle Vol. 15 No. 2 September/October, 2024 – Published by the Scott County Historical Society, Editor; David Jeffers The History Of The Burke Family As Told By W.H. Blevins (1869-1964) The name Burke is of German origin, which means stronghold or castle. The first Burkes to settle in Scott Co., Tenn. were Jonathan,…
Read MoreCommunity Events
Robbins Elementary School Food Pantry – The Robbins Elementary School Food Pantry will be distributing Food on June 16, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The food is being distributed at the Barton Chapel Church 5760 Scott Highway. To be eligible for food you must be the parent, grandparent, guardian or a care giver…
Read More95 Piccadilly
By Shane Gilreath In life you have the first string and the second string, just like in sports. Over the weekend, I was reminded perpetually that I am second string in my own family. When you’re second string, you don’t necessarily get a say in what happens, but you’re expected to survive it, deal with…
Read MoreThis Column Will Save Your Life
Let’s talk… What Are You Doing With What You’ve Been Given? By Jean Davenport-Niles Recently I found myself thinking about gifts. Not birthday gifts or Christmas gifts, but the things we arrive in life carrying. Each of us has been granted at least one or perhaps several. Some people are given a quick wit. Others…
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