|
|
|
Welcome to Clinton, Tennessee.
Clinton is a city in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 9,409 at the United States Census, 2000. It is the county seat of Anderson County.
Approaching the Museum of Appalachia - absolutely a worthwhile stop if you happen to be driving along Interstate 75 by srhbth, October 2006
From about 1895 to 1936 Tennessee was one of the nation's six leading states in marketing pearls. Clinton was listed as one of three Tennessee towns known as centers of the pearling industry. New York dealers came regularly to Clinton during the pearling season. Saturdays were trading days for pearl hunters and buyers. In 1900 Clinch River pearls were featured at the Paris France Exposition.
Museum of Appalachia - A 65-acre working rural farm village with animals and gardens. Featuring 30 original cabins and buildings. Over 250,000 items. Large gift and craft shop.
River Ridge Farm - Located on the banks of the Clinch River below Norris Dam, they offer a variety of experiences: Draft horse-pulled wagon rides from one to two hours, fall color tours and guided spring flower tours ranging from two to four hours and picnic shelters.
The Appalachian Arts Crafts Center is one of the oldest craft co-ops in Tennessee with over 70 local artists. Their goal is to promote the Appalachian artists through education and sales.
Opened in 1945, the Ritz was one of the most modern theaters in the South. First-run movies, concerts, gospel singings, receptions and miscellaneous meetings. The Ritz Theater is on the National Register of Historic places.
|
Local daily news in Clinton:
Two Longtime Congressmembers Face Stiff Challenges
It's rare that voters get to choose both their senators in the same year. But because of Hillary Clinton's resignation, state voters will elect two senators in November, On the Democratic side, the two incumbents are seeking re-election: Charles Schumer for a full term and Kirsten Gillibrand to fill out the remainder of her two years in office.
Board to look at teacher: Superintendent seeks to revoke woman's tenure
Knox County Schools Superintendent Jim McIntyre is seeking to revoke the tenure of an elementary school teacher who has been charged with insubordination, neglect of duty and incompetence - the second such move on McInyre's part in as many months.
Clinton high school class has unusual reunion
With Clinton's Little Italy Festival in full swing this weekend, it might not be surprising to see members of the Clinton High School class of 1955 buying lottery tickets bearing the lucky number 55.
|
|
 |
Use our Clinton directory |
 |
Accommodations,
Accountants,
Airline Services,
Antiques,
Apartments,
Art,
Attorneys,
Attractions,
Auto Dealers,
Auto Rental,
Banks,
Barbers,
Beauty,
Bed & Breakfasts,
Bookstores,
Cafes,
Campgrounds,
Caterers,
Cell Phones,
Chambers of Commerce,
Churches,
Clothing,
Computer Dealers,
Contractors,
Dating,
Dentists,
Electronics,
Employment,
Festivals,
Financial Services,
Fishing,
Florists,
Gift Shops,
Golf,
Health,
Health Care,
Historical,
Hobbies,
Hotels,
Inns,
Insurance,
Jewelers,
Laundries,
Loan Services,
Manufacturers' Agents,
Massage,
Mortgages,
Motels,
Moving Companies,
Museums,
Music,
Nightlife,
Office Services,
Opticians,
Outdoor,
Parks,
Pet Care,
Pharmacy,
Photography,
Publishers,
Real Estate,
Restaurants,
Schools,
Shopping,
Sport & Recreation,
Stadiums,
Taxicabs,
Tourist Info,
Tours,
Travel Agents,
Websites,
Weddings
|
Search for a category of business by clicking a letter below e.g. 'P' for Plumber
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
|
|
Places of interest:
Norris, TN (7.7 miles), Lake City, TN (8.5 miles), Oak Ridge, TN (13.5 miles), Oliver Springs, TN (15.0 miles), Knoxville, TN (15.7 miles), Farragut, TN (16.0 miles), Caryville, TN (16.1 miles), Jacksboro, TN (16.2 miles).
|
|
| partners
