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Updated Sat Oct 31, 2026 · AM
Nuclear industry leaders say Oak Ridge projects worth about $15 billion could bring thousands of jobs to the area.
Read at WVLT 8 →Harriman’s family-owned Christmas Lumber Company is celebrating 100 years in business.
Read at WBIR 10News →Kingston Public Works now collects residential brush and leaves year-round — check the curbside guidelines first.
Read at City of Kingston →Kingston’s November council work session moves to Monday, Nov. 2 at 6 PM because of Election Day.
Read at City of Kingston →Early voting runs through Oct. 29 at the Harriman, Kingston and Rockwood community centers and Milestone Church in Oak Ridge.
Read at Roane County News →Roane County first responders now get confidential daily mental-health check-ins through HopeNation.
Read at Roane County Government →Tennessee is one of five finalists for a DOE Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, putting Roane County and the Oak Ridge Corridor in the running.
Read at Roane County Government →Roane State launched a new fire science program this fall, partnering with the Rockwood, Oak Ridge and Alcoa fire departments.
Read at WATE 6 →TRISO-X plans a nearly $1 billion nuclear fuel plant in Oak Ridge, expected to bring more than 1,100 jobs over five years.
Read at Roane County Government →Headlines from local outlets · hand-checked Oct 28, 2026. Outlet or takedown requests: [email protected].