Anderson County Chamber of Commerce

Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Become a Member www.andersoncountychamber.org or call 865-457-2559 The first president was R. Chamber Secretary W. B. Prohibiting outdoor toilets in town.
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1932 – A small group of businessmen gathered together to start a Clinton Businessmen’s Association and called it the Clinton Chamber. C. “Dudley” Hoskins, owner of Hoskins Drug Stores.
1934 – Thomas L. Seeber, Peak & Seeber Automobile Dealership, became the second president of the Chamber . Monthly meetings were held in its office in the Clinton Federal Savings and Loan Association building on De

pot Street (currently Market Street) and the office rent was $10.00. Carden was paid $25 per month for voluntary time spent on Chamber activities. Issues facing the Chamber:
Recruiting a laundry. Soliciting farms for sale for people to be displaced by Norris Dam. Determining the feasibility of establishing a local hospital (Oak Ridge did not exist)
Developing plans for an airport.
1935 – First Guidebook printed by The Clinton Courier under the leadership of Horace V. Wells.
1947- In preparation for the annual membership drive, a new dues classification was as follows; Class 1 - $10 Individuals; Class 2 - $20 Small Business; Class 3 - $40 Intermediate Business; Class 4 - $60 Large Business. All industries were in Class 4. Annual dues ran from December 1 – November 30. The promotion slogan was “Chamber of Commerce Conscious.” Windshield stickers, brochures and leaflets were printed and made available to all Chamber members. The objectives for the year were widening Hwy. 61 to Oak Ridge, arranging a cleanup week in Clinton, conducting spring and fall festivals, and establishing a legislative lobby in Nashville for the welfare and progress of Clinton.
1953 - On April 25, 1953 the order of business was proposed road signs at the Clinton City Limits.
1956 – Clinton was one of the first communities in the south to see its high school go through the process of desegregation. The Chamber took a strong position in support of the integration issue in the face of demonstrations, acts of vandalism and threats against business owners who were Chamber members.

We’re so excited!
08/29/2026

We’re so excited!

Today, East Tennessee feels a little quieter. 💔We mourn the loss of Dolly Parton, but we also celebrate a life that was ...
08/25/2026

Today, East Tennessee feels a little quieter. 💔

We mourn the loss of Dolly Parton, but we also celebrate a life that was so much bigger than music.

Dolly showed the world that you can dream big without ever forgetting where you came from. From the hills of Sevier County to stages around the world, she carried East Tennessee with her every step of the way.

☕️✨ LET’S GET CONNECTED OVER COFFEE! ✨☕️Join us for our next Chamber Networking Coffee, hosted by the wonderful DoubleTr...
08/25/2026

☕️✨ LET’S GET CONNECTED OVER COFFEE! ✨☕️

Join us for our next Chamber Networking Coffee, hosted by the wonderful DoubleTree by Hilton in Oak Ridge! We’re kicking off the morning with good coffee, great conversation, and an even better opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members and local business professionals. 🤝

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 8:30–10:00 AM
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton – Oak Ridge 215 South Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN

Come meet new people, build relationships, share what you’re working on, and start your morning with the Anderson County business community! We’d love to see you there. 💙

Grab your coffee and join us! ☕️

08/25/2026

Please join us for the showing of the Clinton 12 Documentary narrated by James Earl Jones on Saturday, August 29, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, Family Life Center. There will be a short program to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the day the Clinton 12 desegregated Clinton High School. Refreshments will be provided. Presented by FBC in conjunction with Green McAdoo Cultural Center.

YLAC is officially underway! 🎉Youth Leadership Anderson County kicked off the program year with orientation, where parti...
08/24/2026

YLAC is officially underway! 🎉

Youth Leadership Anderson County kicked off the program year with orientation, where participants got to know one another, learn more about the Chamber and the history of YLAC, and hear from Chamber President Rick Meredith about his role and the work of the Chamber.

The group also put their communication skills to the test with a LEGO Challenge! 🧱👏 Congratulations to our challenge winners pictured here!

We’re looking forward to an incredible year of learning, leadership, connection and fun with this year’s YLAC class. We can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes! ⭐

Please join us in exploring our newest member!K&M Construction Group!“At K&M Construction Group, we provide a full range...
08/21/2026

Please join us in exploring our newest member!

K&M Construction Group!

“At K&M Construction Group, we provide a full range of residential and commercial construction services designed to meet the unique needs of every client. From roofing, siding, and custom decks to renovations, remodeling, and new construction, our experienced team is committed to delivering quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and lasting results. No matter the size or scope of the project, we approach every job with integrity, attention to detail, and a dedication to exceeding expectations.“

📞 865-203-9513
🌐 www.kandmcg.com

08/20/2026

🏈 THE SIDE-BY-SIDE IS IN THE HOUSE! 🏈

Chamber President Rick Meredith is at the Anderson County football home opener tonight with the Tennessee Trail Treasure raffle prize! 👀🔥

Come by, say hey to Rick, check out the side-by-side IN PERSON, and grab your raffle ticket while you’re here! 🎟️

You could be taking this beauty home! 🤩

The drawing is October 14, so there’s still time to get your tickets and get in the running!

Get tickets in person or at this link: tinyurl.com/sidebyside26

✨ WHAT. A. DAY! ✨Purses & Pearls 2026 was an absolute SUCCESS! 💕 We had the BEST time Tuesday, and somehow this event ju...
08/20/2026

✨ WHAT. A. DAY! ✨

Purses & Pearls 2026 was an absolute SUCCESS! 💕 We had the BEST time Tuesday, and somehow this event just keeps getting bigger, better, and more fun every single year. We are so incredibly grateful for this community and the amazing people who come together to make this event so special!

A HUGE thank you to our presenting sponsor, EnergySolutions, and to every single one of our incredible sponsors who helped make this event possible. We are so thankful for your continued support of the Anderson County Chamber and our community!

We also want to give a very special thank you to our incredible keynote speaker, Penny Crook of Daneault, our hilarious auctioneer duo Bear Stephenson Stephenson Realty & Auction and WATE Tearsa Smith, and Hamock’s for the delicious lunch! We are so grateful for our amazing volunteers and ambassadors, our Chamber staff, and especially our Purses & Pearls Committee — Tammy Gross, Marsha Stapleton, K.K. Meredith, Cindy Whaley, Angie Partin, Sharon Templeton, and Brooklin Wilkerson — for all of the time, energy, and heart you poured into making this event happen. 💗

And we can't forget our fabulous purse girls, Maison Farley and Jasmine Taylor, who had the very important job of showing off all those gorgeous auction items! 👛✨ We’d also like to thank The Balloon Girl for the incredible pearl balloon backdrop!! And a huge thank you to Brooklynn Bradley Photography for capturing all the fun and memories from the day!

Most of all, thank you to EVERYONE who came, supported, bid, laughed, cheered, and helped make Purses & Pearls 2026 one to remember. We truly love this community, and we are already looking forward to doing it all over again next year! 🥂💎💕

Purses & Pearls 2027… we can't wait to see you! 👛✨

Check out more photos here: https://brooklynnbradleyphotography.pixieset.com/pursesandpearls2026/

Stop by the Chamber for a hippie bowl today! 🍓
08/18/2026

Stop by the Chamber for a hippie bowl today! 🍓

TUESDAY IS LOOKING PRETTY SWEET! 🍓☮️

We’ve got THREE trucks out today ready to serve up your favorite Hippie Bowls! Grab your people and come see us! 💜

📍 CLINTON – Anderson County Chamber of Commerce
⏰ 10am–5pm

📍 STRAWBERRY PLAINS – Stormers Hardware
⏰ 10am–5pm

📍 HELENWOOD – Grand Vista Hotel
⏰ 10am–4pm

🏠HIPPIE BOWLS STORE
⏰ Open today 9am–5pm

Bring your people, come hungry, and let us make your Tuesday a little sweeter! 🍓We can’t wait to see you!

Please join us in welcoming our newest member!Remote Area Medical - RAM!"Access to healthcare should not depend on geogr...
08/17/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest member!

Remote Area Medical - RAM!

"Access to healthcare should not depend on geography, income, or circumstance. Remote Area Medical exists to remove barriers to care by bringing medical professionals, volunteers, and communities together to serve people directly.

We believe practical action changes lives. By organizing efficient, volunteer-powered clinics and partnering with local leaders, RAM helps communities respond to real healthcare needs while treating every patient with dignity and respect."

🌐www.ramusa.org
📍 2200 Stock Creek Blvd, Rockford, TN 37853
📞 (865) 579-1530

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Clinton, TN
37716

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18654572559

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