November 15, 2023
Roane State will host Roane County’s Lighting of the Tree event on Monday, November 20, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m. ET.
Everyone is invited to attend the festive holiday event, which will be held on the front lawn of the college’s Roane County Campus at 276 Patton Lane in Harriman. Admission is free.
James M. Henry will serve as master of ceremonies this year. Henry is a former state representative who was named the first commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Henry also previously served as deputy to the governor and chief of staff to Bill Haslam.
The lighting of the tree is scheduled to occur at 6:15 p.m. following a brief welcome at 6 p.m. The tree lighting will be followed by local school musical programs, reindeer games, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Food and refreshments will be available during the event. Candy and prizes will also be given out while supplies last.
Additional information on the Lighting of the Tree is available at roanestate.edu/treelighting.
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