Clay Schools Set Start Date For All Three Summer Learning Camps
All three summer learning camps in Clay County have their start dates set for 2022. That includes the the learning camp for rising 1st through 5th graders, learning loss bridge camp and STREAM mini camps. Supervisor of Instruction Misty Strong said that camps will start on May 23. However, Strong said the end date is […]
Hermitage Springs VFD And Rescue Hosts Fundraising Car Cruise
The Hermitage Springs Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue is holding an 83 mile cruise to help raise money. Chief Jeff Fleming said this type of fundraiser is a first and felt trying this car cruise would be safe after COVID cancelled all 2020 fundraising. Fleming said that registration starts at 10:00 AM and the cars […]
Walk Through 150 Years Of Clay County History
Impending rain has forced Clay County’s 150th anniversary to move locations. The new location is Acres of Grace Farm’s on Henson Road, but the Walk Through History is still set for October 24 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Director Doug Young said the Walk Through History event will have […]
Eco-Panels Open New Facility In Clay Co.
Eco-Panels of Tennessee has opened a new facility in Clay County’s Hermitage Springs. Eco-Panels of Tennessee builds and distributes energy efficient wall units used in residential and commercial construction. President Josh Beasley said about eight employees currently work at the factory. “For a number of years, Clay County has been identified as a distressed county, […]
Clay Co Principal Upchurch Stepping Down
Clay County High School Principal Derick Upchurch is stepping down. School Director Matt Eldridge said Upchurch held the position for over three years. Eldridge said Upchurch stepped up to the position after the previous principal retired from 30 years of service. “I’ve asked him every way in the world if he’d wanted to stay, and […]
