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π± Clinton community joins Norris in mourning Virgil Thomas Callaway Jr.
Also check out Candlelight Christmas on the Clinton Patch calendar

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- Clinton community joins Norris in mourning Virgil Thomas Callaway Jr.
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- Thursday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 54 and low of 38 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 45, low: 25.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 39 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Virgil Thomas Callaway Jr., age 87 (wyshradio.com) β Family and friends in Clinton are remembering 87-year-old Virgil Thomas Callaway Jr., whose sister lives in Clinton and whose arrangements are being handled by Jones Mortuary in town. The longtime sign company worker from Norris is remembered as a devoted husband, father, and brother who was always ready to lend a hand.
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π Events Nearby
- Guided Ranger Walk: Splitting the Atom
Oak Ridge, TN Calendar , 1405 Oak Ridge Turnpike , Oak Ridge
1:00 pm - Town Council Meeting
Town of Oliver Springs , 717 Main St , Oliver Springs
7:00 pm - Convention and Visitors Bureau/ Explore Oak Ridge
1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike , Oak Ridge
8:00 pm - Spay/Neuter Shuttle @ Sam Duff Park
Sam Duff Park , 4060 Chapman Hwy , Knoxville
8:00 am - Food Pantry and Clothes Closet Distribution
125 Guy Jones Rd , Oliver Springs
3:00 pm - Christmas in the Park
Norris Dam State Park , 125 Village Green Cir , Rocky Top
5:00 pm - Cherokee Caverns presents Christmas in the Cave
Oak Ridge, TN Calendar , 8524 Oak Ridge Hwy , Oak Ridge
5:00 pm - Kidsβ Night Out: Holiday Fun
Oak Ridge, TN Calendar , 461 West Outer Drive , Oak Ridge
6:00 pm - Petco Adoption Event β Farragut
PetCo Farragut , 169 Brooklawn St , Farragut
6:00 am - Farm Holiday Market
Oak Ridge, TN Calendar Oak Ridge, TN 37830
9:00 am - Winter Farmer's Market - New Location
Oak Ridge, TN Calendar , 701 Briarcliff Ave , Oak Ridge
9:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Zaxby's posted a job opening for Cashier (Full-Time) - Restaurant Crew in Clinton. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clinton here.
π Nearby News
Oak Ridge
- Here's the leaf pickup schedule for Christmas week in Oak Ridge (oakridger.com)
- Basketball is happening now (knoxtntoday.com)
- Anderson County awarded tourism enhancement grant for South Clinton park (oakridger.com)
Knoxville
- South Knoxville businesses anticipate a traffic boost after Gay Street Bridge's 18-month closure (wbir.com)
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