Scott County Historical Society
Scott County Chronicle Vol. 15 No. 5 March/April, 2025 – Published by the Scott County Historical Society, Editor; David Jeffers Profiles Of Scott Countians Caswell Sexton January 8, 1965 By Esther Sharp Sanderson More than a half century ago there lived on Paint Rock a Christian gentleman. Caswell Sexton. his good wife Rachel, and a…
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Elgin Community Center – The Elgin Community Center will have a Regular Business Meeting June 9. 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Elgin Community Center. The Meeting is open to the public. Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee 45th Quilt Show & Competition – : Friday, June 19, 2026, 9am-5pm; Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9am-4pm, Knoxville…
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591 E. Monticello Pike Available Monday-Friday 8:30am- 2:30pm For more information call 423-663-9300 Monday, June 8th – Golden Grooves Exercise at 1 p.m., Walking Program Puzzles/Games, Massage Chairs. Tuesday, June 9th – Matter of Balance at 10-11:30 a.m., Walking Program, Puzzles/Games, Massage Chairs. Wednesday, June 10th – Golden Grooves Exercise 1 p.m.. Walking Program, Puzzles/Games,…
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102 South Main St., Oneida, TN For more information call 423-569-5972 Menu Lunch Served Monday & Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m . Monday, June 8th – Pinto beans, sauerkraut & weiners, mac & cheese, cornbread. Tuesday, June 9th – Exercise 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10th – Grilled HB, potato salad, baked…
Read MoreETHRA is participating in the Summer Food Service Program
ETHRA is participating in the Summer Food Service Program Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal…
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VFW Post 5669 Memorial Ceremony
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Strengthening financial wellness in Scott County and across TN By State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. As State Treasurer and Chair of the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission, I believe financial wellness is essential for building strong families, thriving communities, and a prosperous Tennessee. While Tennesseans work hard to provide for their loved ones and build…
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Let’s talk…Mental Health: The Loneliest Child May Be Sitting In Your Living Room By Jean Davenport-Niles As summer begins and school doors close for a few months, many parents immediately feel pressure to keep children entertained, scheduled, active, and busy. Camps are booked, vacations planned, sports arranged, and screens often become the easiest solution during…
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By Shane Gilreath When I woke up Sunday morning, for half a second, I thought about rolling over and going back to sleep. Like many people, I’m not naturally a morning person, and the 8:30AM Holy Mass at my parish can feel exceptionally early on a lazy weekend morning. There’s a certain sense of obligation…
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Hollis Gibson June 29, 1968 – May 24, 2026 Hollis Gibson age 57, departed this life on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at his home. He was born on June 29, 1968 in Lake City, TN to Mildred Lawson Gibson and the late James “J.T.” Gibson. He worked for The Tree Service for over 45 years…
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