Yesterday the Roane Alliance hosted an open house to unveil the new and improved office space. And, I have to say, it is so fresh and inviting! They are in the same spot as they have been for years, right off I-40 exit 352, but the inside got a facelift. The pictures pretty much say it all.Read More The Roane Alliance Office Gets a Makeover
This past Sunday I was able to catch the tail end of the 127 Yard Sale. About a 30 minute drive west on the I-40 Interstate (now this will depend on where you are in Roane County) will put you in Crossville, TN and the famous Highway 127. Every year about this time, people from all overRead More The world’s longest yard sale — close to home!
I have lived here most of my life – moved here when I was a baby, graduated from Harriman High School in ’82, and now choose to work and play here as an adult (well that’s debatable). I did move away to attend UT in Knoxville and didn’t move home for several years – aroundRead More Jammin’ on Watts Bar Lake
I spent a couple hours at the Roane County Park in Harriman park running, walking, and sitting on the bench watching the ducks in the water and the kids on the playgound. I love the park – the water, the walking trail, the swimming area and splash pad, the disc golf course, the wildlife, theRead More A Day in the Park
I have enjoyed wandering in some of the quaint shops around downtown Kingston recently. Though there are several more shops I plan to feature on the blog, I decided to start with these three as I was just in them this week. So stay tuned for shopping Part II… Smokey Mtn Mercantile (Click here toRead More Shopping Around Town: Part I
Whether you’re looking to just get 9 holes in or play a full round of 18, Southwest Point Golf Course in Kingston is a gorgeous course right on the river. Not only is the course scenic and peaceful, the owner (Sydney Beard) and staff are friendly and helpful. My husband, Daniel, played 9 holes withRead More A Round of Golf at Southwest Point Golf Course
Let me introduce you to Carrie Owens. Carrie moved to Roane County recently and stopped in at The Roane Alliance – she wanted to get more involved. And she has – she is a new member of the Roane Chamber of Commerce and is now a guest blogger for the Roane Visitors Bureau. SoRead More Introducing a New Blogger…
A few weeks ago my husband and I soaked up some sunshine and played at the 9-hole Rockwood Golf and Country Club. I had never played that particular course and, boy, was it hilly! Walk the course if you’re looking for a bit of a workout. We went the golf cart route… Rates are reasonable andRead More An Afternoon of Golf: Rockwood Golf and Country Club
July 4th is celebrated in a big way here in Roane County. What a fun weekend! Smokin’ the Water July 4th Celebration July 3 – 4 10 am – 10 pm $2 Entry Fee (wrist band gets you in on 3rd & 4th) This year this annual day-long waterfront festival was host to the APBARead More Smokin’ the Water July 4th Festival
