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Scott County Mountain Biking
Our trails are epic! Five trails within the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area have received the International Mountain Biking Association’s coveted “epic” designation. In so doing, the Big South Fork became the first national park unit in the United States with IMBA-designated epic bike trails. That, of course, is no surprise.…
Read MoreAccess changes to a portion of North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is announcing access changes to a portion of North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA). Due to new property ownership, the area known as Titus Creek will no longer be open year-round, nor will it continue to be a travel route to old Highway 63. NCWMA staff have been able to…
Read MoreNew 729 Area Code Effective August 5th
The New 729 Area Code is Coming to the Tennessee 423 Area Code Region To ensure new telephone numbers are available, the Tennessee Public Utility Commission approved the addition of the new 729 area code to the geographic region served by the 423 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay. What…
Read MoreCongratulations to TCAT students
Photos Submitted by TCAT Joleian Williams earned a Bronze Medal in the Welding Sculpture Competition at the SKILLS USA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA on June 24-28. This is an amazing accomplishment. Michael (Joe) Hensley passed his CDL skills examination and successfully completed the Truck Driving Program at TCAT Oneida/Huntsville.
Read MoreYCC Team at Big South Fork Helping Keep Campgrounds in Great Shape
This year’s YCC team members include Gabriel Byrge and Hayden Robinson from York Agricultural Institute, Jaicey Carson and Lucas Dyer from Scott County High School, and Gideon Christian, Ben Kennedy, Kiara Kennedy and Skylar Robbins from Oneida High School. For more information, please contact Big South Fork NRRA at 423-569-9778. Oneida, Tennessee: This year’s Youth…
Read More2 Grand Openings
Grace Rehabilitation Center and Splinters Axe Celebrate new Oneida locations Scott County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Grace Rehabilitation Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 12th. Grace Rehabilitation Center is located is in the Oneida Plaza. Stop by and discover the array of local therapy services offered by their dedicated team…
Read MoreJane Terry Hoffman Soccer Field
Oneida School System’s Jane Terry Hoffman Soccer Field is getting a new face. Some areas have needed some attention and are receiving the royal treatment with new sod and Bermuda grass. Hours of work in the hot sun alongside days of prep have resulted in the new surface our field is going to display. We…
Read MoreTown of Oneida from the Mayor’s Desk!
We are in the final days of our survey! If you haven’t completed it yet, please do so! You don’t have to live inside the city limits or be over 18 to take the survey! Thank you all who have participated!
Read MoreIt’s time for the Scott County Fair!
It’s time for the Scott County Fair! For information on entering your crafts, artwork, crops, etc, or to see the schedule with pricing, go to https://scottcountytnfair.com/
Read MoreElderly Scott County couple at center of Silver Alert found safe, TBI says
Article courtesy of WVLT 8. The notice came on behalf of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, which said 73-year-old Larry Young and 74-year-old Beverly Young have been missing since Saturday evening. The two, who both have medical conditions, were last seen at Brimstone Recreation ATV Park in Robbins, Tennessee, TBI said. By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey Published: Jul. 2,…
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