Adopt a Highway Celebrates 30 Years
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The Hawkins County Humane Society is having an adoption special
The Hawkins County Humane Society is working hard to adopt out more dogs and cats, but more dogs and cats keep flooding in to our shelter, including from emergency rescues. The Humane Society is currently having an adoption special. All dogs are reduced to $40 with puppies at $65 and our ‘Long Term Dogs’ with us over 90 days are at $30. All cats and kittens are $30. We are a no-kill facility and need all the help we can get. Please come see our dogs and cats.
U.S. Census Bureau hiring people for temporary, part-time jobs in Hawkins County
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring almost 100 people for temporary, part-time jobs in Hawkins County. These positions offer flexible working hours to fit your schedule, competitive hourly pay, paid training, and pay for mileage. Your extra time during the day or evenings and weekends could help ensure our community is fully counted and that will bring more of our federal tax money back to Hawkins County to fund schools, roads, healthcare, public safety and other services we all rely on every day. You can register online at www.2020census.gov/jobs to earn extra money and play an important role in shaping the future of Hawkins County.
C.H.S Mobuck Football Booster Club is recruiting new members, sponsors and donors.
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2019-2020 C.H.S. Mobuck Football Booster Club MOBUCK CARD Available Now
The 2019-2020 Cherokee High School Mobuck Football Booster Club “MOBUCK CARD” is now available. For more info contact Sandy Jackson, MFBC President at 423-923-2827 or Dr. Blaine Jones at 423-272-3150. Look for our announcements on the Big Red Nation Facebook page.
Community Lending Libraries
The Hancock and Hawkins County Health Departments & the College of Public Health at ETSU are providing three community lending libraries located at each of the health departments. The “Little Libraries” will be located outside in Rogersville and Church Hill and inside at Sneedville. To donate new or gently used children’s books, please contact one of the health departments. For more information, call the Hancock County Health Department at 423.733.2228, Church Hill Health Department at 423.357.5341 or the Rogersville Health Department at 423.272.7641. Health Departments are open Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.
Third Tuesday of the Month Until April, 2020 for Veterans and Veteran Family Members
Mobile Food Pantry at Rader-McCravey VFW Post 9683 Veterans serving Veterans
The Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry will provide free groceries at Rader-McCravey VFW Post 9683 the third Tuesday of the month until April 2020.
Distribution Dates: Tuesday, Sept. 17 - 11 am, Tuesday, Oct. 15 - 11 am,
Tuesday, Nov. 19 - 11 am, Tuesday, Dec. 17 - 11 am, Tuesday, January 21 - 11 am
Tuesday, February 18 - 11 am, Tuesday, March 17 - 11 am, Tuesday, April 21 - 11 am
Bring a box or laundry basket with you!
Rader-McCravey VFW Post 9683 200 N. BFW Road Bulls Gap, TN 37711
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee 1020 Jericho Drive Kingsport, TN 37663
If you have questions, contact Leyla at Second Harvest Food Bank. 423-279-0430 ext. 202.
Saturday, October 5 through Saturday, November 9
McPheeters Bend Ruritan Turkey Shoot
McPheeters Bend Ruritan Turkey Shoot begins October 5 and runs through November 9 every Saturday at 10:00 am. The club will be giving away a 22 Golden Boy rifle. Tickets are on sale now by club members. Location is Laurel Run Park boat ramp on left.
Thursday & Friday, October 10 & 11
The TN Master Beef Producer Program
Pre regristration is due by September 27 Click here for more information and schedule, page 1
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Courthouse closed Friday, October 11 & Monday, October 14
Courthouse will be closed Friday, Oct. 11th and also on Monday, October 14th for Columbus Day. Courts will be in session on Friday till noon and closed Monday
Fridays & Saturdays in October, Halloween Night & November 1 & 2
Carters Valley Volunteer Fire Department Haunted Carnival Forest Escape
Running 8 p.m. until midnight, Fridays and Saturdays in October, Halloween night & November 1 & 2. Admission is $10. Concessions will be on site. 5740 Carters Valley Road in Mount Carmel. Take a trip through the Haunted Carnival. There will also be Escape Rooms. We hope you can get out.
Saturday, October 12
Rogersville High School Class Of 1969 - 50th Year Reunion
The Rogersville High School Class of 1969 will be celebrating our 50th year class reunion
on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Heritage Days Celebration. The reunion will be held at
Occasions on the Square (Old Colbach Price building) from 5:00 - 10:00 in the evening, and all
members of the RHS Class pf 1969 are cordially invited. Also invited are classmates that began
high school in our class. Spouses or a guest are welcome as well. There will be a buffet meal
provided by Faith Baked Catering, and the cost is $25.00 per person. There will also be a meet
and greet on the lawn earlier that afternoon. If you have information or know the whereabouts of classmates that have not yet been contacted, please spread the news. If you can help and want a list of the classmates we have not been able to locate, please contact Bill Lyons at 423-754-0830 or Pam Price Elkins at 423-272-9182.
Rogersville High School Class of 1974 - 45th Year Reunion
Rogersville High School Class of 1974 will have 45 yr. reunion Sat. Oct.12th 7-9 PM @ American Legion Building E Main St. Rogersville advance tickets are $10.00 & $15.00 @ door, meal is included, for more information text Linda Hensley 423-754-7883, George Trent 423-923-3110, Jerry Sullivan 423-754-0518, Rita Legg 423-327-3772, send check or money order to Rita Legg 310 Burem Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857.
Rocky Mount Fall Family Festival
Come celebrate the spirit of the harvest at the Rocky Mount's annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday, October 12th. Rocky Mount will be offering supervised harvest-themed crafts geared toward children but fun for all kids and adults of all ages. These crafts will include corn shuck dolls, candle making and pumpkin painting. Also, demonstrations such as blacksmithing, cider making and hatchet-throwing will also be going on throughout the day. One of the biggest attractions in Fall Festival history returns this year - making apple butter on-site the old-fashioned way. This demonstration will be ongoing throughout the entire event. Apple butter will also be available for purchase on-site all day. Also, as in years past, the Cobb House and other historic buildings will feature seasonal interpretation and storytelling. And Rocky Mount's Master
Gardener volunteers will be leading tours in the historic gardens. The Fall Family Festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12. Admission is $10.00 per person. Members of the Rocky Mount Historical Association are admitted free. Tickets for supervised crafts can be purchased on-site for an additional fee. Rocky Mount State Historic Site is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from the first Tuesday in March through the second Saturday in December. For more information, call (423) 538-7396 or visit our website (http://www.rockymountmuseum.com). Rocky Mount is located at 200 Hyder Hill Road, Piney Flats - just off Highway 11-E, midway between Johnson City and Piney Flats.
Monday, October 14
Rogersville City Board of Education Special Called Meeting
Notice is hereby given to the Citizens of the Town of Rogersville that the Rogersville City Board of Education will meet in Special Called Session, Monday, October 14, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the City School. Anyone needing special accommodations in order to attend this meeting should contact April Myers, ADA Coordinator, at 423-272-7651.
Saturday, October 19
BBQ, Blues and Brews Festival fundraising event
Come and be part of the BBQ, Blues and Brews Festival fundraising event for restoration of the historic Bonnie Kate Theater in downtown Elizabethton, TN. Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the historic Covered Bridge Park in downtown Elizabethton. Come and enjoy a good time with great food, beverages and music is a picturesque setting. Additional information and tickets can be found at www.bbqbluesandbrews.org
Lady Chiefs Alumni Game
Lady Chiefs Alumni Game Saturday, October 19. Alumni cost $20 Includes t-shirt & a dinner plate with drink from our concession stand. Gate fee for spectators is $3. We will be releasing old jerseys for sale at our alumni game. Come and get your old jersey. First come, first serve.
Gates will open at 4pm. Warmups may begin at 4:30pm.
Alumni please register at https://forms.gle/H8n8VFQ1s71PyjcN9 to secure your alumni t-shirt.
Hawkins Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale
Hawkins Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale 7:00 am until ? on Saturday, October 19 at 310 Colonial Road in Rogersville. Antique accordion, ice box, cash registers, jars & bottles, new tables and chairs, bakers racks, shelving units, cabinets, mail boxes with posts, beds, baby cribs & changers, grandfather clocks, entertainment centers, tools & misc items, used doors & windows, lights, jewelry, appliances, fishing equipment and much more. Make a purchase and help Habitat finish a house.
Monday, October 21
Budget Committee Meeting
Budget Committee Meeting October 21, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room - Adm. Bldg
Wednesday, October 23
East End Lanes for CEASE Bowl-a-thon
East End Lanes for CEASE Bowl-a-thon October 23 from 6:30 - 8:30 at 1410 East Main Street, Rogersville Registrations start at 6:00pm. $10 Minimum Donation. Teams and individuals welcome. Bowling ball & shoes available for free. For more information or to sign up contact: CEASE office at (423)-347-5000 or East End Lane (423)-293-3356.
Saturday, October 26
Benefit Auction at Hawkins County Rescue Squad
On October 26, 2019 , from 5-9 p.m. there will be a Benefit Auction taking place at Hawkins County Rescue Squad located at 955 East McKinney Avenue, Rogersville , TN. This Benefit Auction is for the development of a battered and domestic violence women's home.
For more information, call 681-587-6387 or email SunriseofHope2019@gmail.com
November 2 through December 7
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Coming to Morristown
The Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Humanities Tennessee, presents "Crossroads: Change in Rural America." The exhibition examining the evolving landscape and culture of rural America opens at Rose Center on Saturday, November 2. "Crossroads" will be on view through December 7. The exhibition will tour only six communities in Tennessee from September 7, 2019 through June 21, 2020.
"'Crossroads' allows us to reflect on Morristown's history, present, and future and we are excited to explore what the future may hold for our community," said Beccy Hamm, Rose Center's Executive Director. "We want to convene conversations about what makes our community unique and are developing local exhibitions and public programs to complement the Smithsonian exhibition."
To learn more about "Crossroads" and other Museum on Main Street exhibitions, visit www.museumonmainstreet.org For exhibition description and tour
schedules, visit www.sites.si.edu <http://www.sites.si.edu> .
Rose Center, 442 W. 2nd North St, Morristown, TN 37814. 423-581-4330. Open 9-5, M-F, with special weekend hours for this exhibit. www.rosecenter.org
Friday, November 8
An Evening with Bill Landry
Friday, November 8th, 7pm at Rocky Mount (200 Hyder Hill Road, Piney Flats)
Actor, director and author Bill Landry discusses his book, When the West Was Tennessee.
December 6, 7, 13 & 14
Candlelight Christmas at Rocky Mount
December 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th: 4:30 pm to 8pm, Candlelight Christmas. Experience Christmas in 1791 with unique and intimate candlelight tours of the historic Cobb House. (200 Hyder Hill Road, Piney Flats)
Earn your high school diploma for free
The state of Tennessee will pay for your high school equivalency diploma test, as long you complete pre testing requirements with the program. Call 865-657-1138, for more information or to schedule your pre testing. We are located at the American job center in Morristown.
Hawkins County Cancer Support Group
Hawkins County Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Monday of each month 6:00 pm at Hope Community Church. For more information call 423-345-3049.
Hawkins County Special Olympics
Hawkins County Special Olympics is presently accepting applications. For more information about getting an application call Christy at 423-327-9158.
The Appalachian Homesteaders Association
The Appalachian Homesteaders Association meet the first Tuesday of every month at Holston Electric Auditorium in Rogersville at 7 pm. The purpose of the association is to share knowledge of sustainable agriculture, homestead systems and small acreage farming with association members and the entire community. There are many topics of interest including, but not limited to, home water and power supply, raising poultry and small animals, sustainable farming, growing and using medicinal herbs, beekeeping and permaculture. For more information, call (423) 272-2309 or email firstname.lastname@example.org
Coast Guard Auxiliary
We are coming to Cherokee and Douglas Lake to serve the boaters in distress and assist in Recreational Boating Safety. We are an all Volunteer Force Multiplier created in 1939 by the US Coast Guard to serve and help in local and regional water. We are actively recruiting for members in the East TN area. Contact us at //join.cgaux.org for a Recruiter to contact you.
Rogersville Laundry Ministry
First Christian Church, Burem Missionary Baptist Church, & Henard Chapel Baptist Church have partnered to provide a laundry ministry in Rogersville. Free Laundry night is on Thursday from 5-7pm at West Rogersville Coin Laundry on Locust Street and Dirty Dudz Coin Laundry on Main Street beside the car wash. The ministry provides all supplies for doing Laundry including soap, Bleach, Softener, Dryer sheets, etc. in addition to the quarters for the machines (up to $10 per household). All donations will be accepted. For more information or to make a donation please contact Dawnel Newhouse at 1-937-661-5706 or visit the Rogersville Laundry Ministry Facebook page.
Hawkins County Cancer Support Group Monthly Meeting
The Hawkins County Cancer Support Group will meet on the second Monday of each month except in December at 6:00pm at the Hope Community Church on Highway 11W in Rogersville. Our Mission is to educate and inform, as well as, to financially assist families as needs arise. Travel is expensive, medicines are expensive, and like can be hard after a diagnosis of Cancer.
Telamon Early Head Start
We are recruiting children for our Early Head Start center that is located in the Greene County side of Bulls Gap. Telamon Early Head Start is accepting applications for free child care for families with children six weeks to 3 years of age. Services include free childcare five days a week. For more information and to see if you qualify, contact Telamon at (423) 721-4004. That’s (423) 721-4004.
Pickin on the Porch
Pickin on the Porch of the Bulls Gap Railroad Museum every Friday from 7:00 p.m. til 9:00 p.m. Live jam session, Bluegrass and Gospel, no amps.
Free Adult Education Classes
Adult Education classes are offered M-F 8-3 and night classes are offered M & Thurs 5-9. We have free classes and free testing. It is the best time to work on obtaining your High School Equivalency degree. We also have access to different programs for financial aid if students are interested in furthering their education after getting their diploma. Call 423-500-1020, leave a message we will get back to you!
Services for special needs children and young adults
Local school systems provide services for special needs children and young adults, ages 3 years to 21 years, who reside within the system's district. If you have or know children who are not currently being served, please contact:
Hawkins County Schools, 272-7629, ext. 2400 Rogersville City School, 423-272-7651
Rogersville Kiwanis Club
The Rogersville Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at 12:00pm at the Hale Springs Inn in Rogersville. For more information call Pam Mayo 423-272-7354.
Greenlight A Veteran
America's veterans are some of our nations bravest hard working men and women. Greenlight A Veteran is a campaign to establish visible national support for our veterans by changing one light to green. Change one light in a visible location in your home or office to green and keep it glowing every day as a symbol of support and appreciation for our veterans. For more information visit www.greenlightavet.com
New Hawkins & Hancock County Adult Education Classes
Classes are being offered Monday - Friday starting at 8:00am and at night on Tuesday & Thursday. Contact the lead instructor Jennifer Greene at 423-300-3368 for more information.
Fight For 5
Lighthouse Community Center
Lighthouse Community Center is open every Tuesday from 11:00am-4:00pm on 712 Caney Creek Road across from the Striggersville Fire Department. They have plenty of items to choose from. We accept all Donations! All proceeds benefit the needy in our community.
Mooresburg Friends & Neighbors Thift Store
Mooresburg Friends & Neighbors Thift Store are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each week from 10:00-3:00pm. All Proceeds Benefit Mooresburg Community Center a nonprofit organization that provides over 45 hot meals per day. For more information call 423-293-0073.
Rogersville Rotary Club
The club meets every Tuesday at 12:00pm at the Ballad Hawkins County Memorial Hospital.
East Tennessee Young Bluegrass Musician's Contest
Rogersville City School
Hawkins County Girl Scouts
Rogersville Heritage Association
Rogersville Main Street Program
Rogersville 4th of July Celebration
Hawkins County Election Commission Meetings
The commission meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 3:45pm in the Election Office conference room on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse Annex to conduct any business that comes before the commission. Anyone who needs special accommodations in order to attend should contact Donna Sharp at 272-8061 or e-mail email@example.com. Requests should be made at least 2 days before the scheduled meeting.
Hale Springs Inn First Wednesday Art Show
All artwork is available for purchase on the first Tuesday of the month opening show and remains available for the rest of the month until the next first Tuesday. The opening Tuesday art show also features music and free d'oeuvres.
Rogersville Alcoholic Anonymous Meetings
Tuesday at 8:00pm and Saturday at 7:00pm at Rogersville First United Methodist Church on 110 Colonial Road(use back entrance). Sunday at 7:00pm at Wellmont Hospital, Conference Room. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 7:00pm at Mooresburg Community Center on 319 McNeil Circle. Call 235-9535 for further information.
Rogersville Al-Anon Meeting
Saturday at 7:00pm at Rogersville First United Methodist Church on 110 Colonial Road(use back entrance and go to the 2nd floor). Call 235-9535 for further information.
Rogersville Narcotic Anonymous Meeting
Thursday at 7:00pm at Wellmont Hospital , Conference Room. Call 235-9535 for further information.
Rogersville Community Based Outpatient Walk-In Flu Clinic for Veterans
The is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-3:00pm and is closed on federal holidays. Regulations require that veterans be enrolled at Mountain Home or one of the community based outpatient clinics and veterans must meet Center for Disease Control guidelines.
Rogersville Civitan Club
The Rogersville Civitan Club meets on the first and the third Tuesday of each month at the Brickoven Kitchen in Rogersville. The address is 1206 East Main Street. Meetings start at 6:30 pm. If you have any questions, please call Judith @ 272-8135 or Rebecca @ 921-0567.
Hawkins Habitat for Humanity
Please help Hawkins Habitat for Humanity help others by your generous support in whatever way you can.Give us call or email us if you have questions. Also call or email and talk with us about volunteering or donating. If no one answers the phone, leave a message and your call will be returned. 272-1830.
CEASE Domestic Violence ans Sexual Assault
CEASE Domestic Violence and Sexual Assualt aids in developing and securing resources for victims of family violence and sexual assault, and provides santuary to victims and their families. It is a nonprofit organization serving Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, and Union Counties in East Tennessee. Our program has two emergency shelters in Hamblen and Claiborne Counties with a combined total of 26 beds. CEASE was founded in 1980 in response for the need for safe shelter for women and children who were displaced from their homes because of domestic violence. In 1999, it became a dual issue program, also responding to the need for crisis services and advocacy for victims of sexual assault. CEASE, Inc. provides services to persons without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), religion, handicap or disability. CEASE prohibits harrassment by employees based on race, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (or expression), religion, and national origin. For more information, call 423-581-7029. The 24 hour hotline is: 1-800-303-2220.