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 Heavily mountainous Anderson County, located in the east central part of the state, was established in 1801, with the county seat located at Clinton. Oak Ridge is another city of note in the county, serving as the home of the United States Atomic Energy Commission.
The county was named in honor of Senator Joseph Anderson, who served from 1797 until 1815. Prior to 1797, Anderson was judge of the Territory South of the River Ohio for five years. He later served as Comptroller of the Treasury under President James Madison.
Points of interest other than Oak Ridge include Norris Dam State Park, the Lenoir Museum near Norris Dam and the Museum of Appalachia at Norris. Anderson County was formed from lands that previously had been parts of Knox and Grainger Counties.
Other Places of Interest:
American Museum of Science and Energy www.amse.org
Norris Lake www.norrislakeinfo.com
Oak Ridge Convention &Visitors Bureau www.oakridgevisitor.com
Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce www.andersoncountychamber.org
Cities of interest in Anderson County:
Clinton www.clintontn.net
Lake City www.lakecitytn.org
Oak Ridge www.ci.oak-ridge.tn.us
Oliver Springs www.oliverspringscity.com
State Senator - District 5: Randy McNally www.legislature.state.tn.us/Senate/Members/s5.htm
State Representatives - District 33: Jim Hackworth www.legislature.state.tn.us/House/Members/h33.htm
District 38: Les Winningham www.legislature.state.tn.us/House/Members/h38.htm
Local Newspaper Media:
The Oak Ridger www.oakridger.com
Clinton Courier-News www.hometownclinton.com
Oak Ridge Observer www.oakridgeobserver.com
Anderson County Election Commission www.acelect.com
Anderson County Website
Anderson County Republican Party http://www.ancogop.org
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