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Staycation trend is Perfect for Scott County
Staycation trend is Perfect for Scott County By Camden Jones SCN Student Reporter According to a study done by Mintel, a global market research and consumer intelligence firm, four out of every five Americans go on vacation every year or every other year. However, with rising gas prices and travel costs, it is becoming more…
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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,…
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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 MoreHooked on Fun: 85 Local Kids Reel in Big Memories in Oneida
Hooked on Fun: 85 Local Kids Reel in Big Memories in Oneida By Camden Jones SCN Student Reporter On Saturday, June 6, children from across Scott County gathered at Oneida City Park for the annual Oneida Free Fishing Day. Designed to encourage children to explore the great outdoors, the morning invited kids ages 3 to…
Read MoreAlive and Kicking: “Zombies! A Musical Comedy” Hits All the Right Notes in Oneida
Alive and Kicking: “Zombies! A Musical Comedy” Hits All the Right Notes in Oneida By Camden Jones SCN Student Reporter Over the past couple of years, the Plateau Players, under the Appalachian Society of the Arts, has put on several productions for Scott County. However, their latest venture, “Zombies! A Musical Comedy”, has broken new…
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Kids Fishing Day Join us for a fun-filled day of fishing sponsored by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Kids are invited to come cast a line, enjoy the outdoors, and make unforgettable memories at Oneida City Park, June 6, 2026 from 8 am – 11 am. Prizes for each age group. No fishing permit is…
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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…
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