🌱 Clinton community remembers Robert “Bobby” Edward Chastain’s life of service.

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• Clinton community remembers Robert “Bobby” Edward Chastain’s life of service.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Robert 'Bobby' Edward Chastain, Clinton (bbbtv12.com) — Clinton is mourning Robert “Bobby” Edward Chastain, a 78-year-old former city councilman, Clinton High School graduate, and devoted family man who died August 2. Remembered for his easygoing nature, walks and bike rides around town, and support for the library and civic life, he leaves a large, loving family and many friends cherishing his legacy of kindness and community service.
   

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📸 Around Clinton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clinton

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Monday August 10

• Leadership Team Meeting
  Anderson County Clinton, TN 37716
  9:00 am
• Recovery Court Class - Rm 118A
  Anderson County Government 100 North Main St, Clinton, TN 37716
  9:00 am
• Budget Committee - Rm 312
  Anderson County Government 100 North Main St, Clinton, TN 37716
  4:00 pm
• Highway - Room 118A
  Anderson County Government 100 North Main St, Clinton, TN 37716
  5:00 pm
• Board of Education Workshop
  Anderson County Clinton, TN 37716
  6:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Orientation - Room 118A
  Anderson County Government 100 North Main St, Clinton, TN 37716
  9:00 am
• Civil Service Board- Rm 118A
  Anderson County Government 100 North Main St, Clinton, TN 37716
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Board of Education Meeting
  Anderson County Clinton, TN 37716
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Election Day
  Oak Ridge Schools Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  8:00 am
• VB @ Harriman
  Oliver Springs Middle School Oliver Springs, TN 37840
  5:30 pm
• FB Scrimmage @ Oneida
  Oliver Springs Middle School Oliver Springs, TN 37840
  6:00 pm
• Singo Bingo @ Crafter's Brew →
  Oak Ridge, TN Calendar, 856 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
  FOUND on August 3, 2026 in Knoxville, TN 37909 near La Quinta Hotel Papermill Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor N Charles G Seivers Blvd)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
  FOUND on July 25, 2026 in Hardin Valley, TN 37932 near Hickory crest neighborhood in backyard Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or… (Nextdoor N Charles G Seivers Blvd)

• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Clinton. Apply here.
• Food City posted a job opening for Customer Service Coordinator-1 in Oliver Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clinton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Norris

• Four Rescued After Boat Fire on Norris Lake Near Hickory Star Marina (wivk.com)

Oliver Springs

• Oliver Springs Police Investigating Apparent Swatting Incident on Bennett Road (wivk.com)
• Redbud Park Renamed in Honor of James L. Brummett (bbbtv12.com)
• Roane County Students Receive Free Breakfast and Lunch Under Federal Nutrition Program (wivk.com)

Oak Ridge

• Oak Ridge Farmers' Market celebrates 50 years Saturday (oakridger.com)
• X-energy expands nuclear fuel campus in Oak Ridge by 70 acres (interestingengineering.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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