| Famous People, Roane County, Roane Rewind

Remembering Mildred Boyd: Roane County’s Forgotten Trailblazer in Cinema

The legacy of Mildred Boyd stands as a testament to resilience, talent, and the pioneering spirit of Black Americans during the early 20th century. Born in Roane County in 1908, Boyd was the youngest of Creed and Rachel Boyd’s nine children. Before her second birthday, Boyd, her parents, and six of her siblings had movedRead More Remembering Mildred Boyd: Roane County’s Forgotten Trailblazer in Cinema

| Roane County, Roane Tourism

Meeting MeeMoo the Emu

The McKinney Farm in Harriman, TN is a special place, but the McKinneys didn’t realize one of their feathered residents would reach worldwide fame. The McKinney family cares for a wide variety of animals, including ducks, chickens, cows, alpacas, dogs, pheasants, guineas, goats, geese, and even a peacock. But the one who captured the heartsRead More Meeting MeeMoo the Emu

| #SoakinRoane, Places, Roane County, Roane Rewind, Roane Tourism

Restoration Project for the Historic Post Oak Springs Christian Church

Post Oak Springs Christian Church is a local landmark along Highway 70 in Rockwood. But in the brick building’s backdrop lies the historic church used by the congregation in days past. While the historic church has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2007, it currently sits boarded-up in a progressively deteriorated state.Read More Restoration Project for the Historic Post Oak Springs Christian Church

| Roane County, Roane Rewind

Roane’s Renowned

Since Roane County was founded in 1801, it has been home to many talented people. Folks here might agree you don’t need fame to be happy, but that certainly doesn’t mean they would pass up an opportunity for the spotlight. With that said, you may want to grab your autograph book as we travel throughRead More Roane’s Renowned

| Alliance, Economic Development, Roane County

Roane County Industrial Development Board Sells Five Industrial Tracts Worth $21.5M in 2021

As the year comes to a close, the month of December is a time when the Roane Alliance team pulls together data and information to reflect on the accomplishments and activities for the year.  January 2020 started out as one of the busiest on record for the Roane County Industrial Development Board (RCIDB), with threeRead More Roane County Industrial Development Board Sells Five Industrial Tracts Worth $21.5M in 2021

| Alliance, Economic Development, Roane County, Roane Tourism, Watts Bar Lake

Visitors Still Making an Impact in Roane

And How Exactly Do We Compare With Other Counties and Other Observations? Historically, visitors have spent more money in Roane County year over year, and the beginning of 2020 started out no differently.  Occupancy tax was up 56% during the fall and winter months – but that soon changed. When travel slowed down in MarchRead More Visitors Still Making an Impact in Roane

| Nature, Places, Roane Tourism

Leaf Peeping Around Roane

It’s almost November, which means our beautiful green forests are transforming into breathtaking yellows, oranges, and reds. As much as we love the lushness of summer around here, we are so excited to see autumn’s beauty transform Roane County’s landscapes. People love to go “leaf peeping” to see the gorgeous colors, which can lead toRead More Leaf Peeping Around Roane

| Events, Roane Chamber, Roane Tourism, Shop Roane, Shopping

Shop Local This Holiday Season at the Jingle & Mingle Market in Kingston!

The Roane Chamber will host its 2nd Annual Jingle & Mingle Market on November 13-14! The market will feature food trucks, the return of the Jingle Bell Bistro, and over 50 (yes, 50!) local vendors. Shoppers will get into the joy of the season while they shop in a festive atmosphere, which will include holidayRead More Shop Local This Holiday Season at the Jingle & Mingle Market in Kingston!