By Hugh Willett Dale Youngblood worked on automobiles, air conditioners and other mechanical things for most of his life. He says he can fix just about anything. “When I worked at a machine shop in Rockwood years ago my boss taught me that anything that can be made by a man can be repaired by a man,” he said. For…
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, and Heartland Forward worked on a new planning and capacity-building program to help Tennessee communities leverage historic broadband infrastructure funding for community-driven broadband expansion. The Tennessee Broadband Accelerate program helped local governments throughout Tennessee receive expert support as they prepared to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2024 ROANEnet, a Harriman, TN-based 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to improving digital literacy, has received a grant from the state to provide computer training to citizens of Roane and Rhea Counties. ROANEnet will receive $254,079.00 for digital literacy training, according to a press release from the office of Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of…
By Hugh Willett Loudon County residents will be able to take advantage of free basic computer training classes to be held at the Loudon County Senior Center. The classes, which are geared toward seniors and beginners, are being conducted by ROANEnet, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Harriman. Each student that completes the three-hour computer basics class is given a free…
In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, the ability to access and utilize technology is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. Yet, in the scenic expanses of East Tennessee, a significant portion of our community remains isolated from the digital world. This is the digital divide – a gap that ROANEnet is passionately working to bridge. Why Bridging the Digital…
Computer basics training that includes free instruction and a free Chromebook is available in East TN. The class is designed for those with no computer experience, said Dayle Beyer, executive director of ROANEnet, a non-profit dedicated to digital equity and access. “Our goal is to help everyone in the community become digitally literate,” Beyer said. The three-hour classes are small—usually…
Be a part of something important to your community. ROANEnet, a non-profit organization dedicated to digital inclusion, seeks volunteers to serve on the board of directors. Candidates should have experience in business, technology, education or related fields. Duties include participation in ROANEnet activities, board meetings, and other volunteer activities. Interested parties should email ROANEnet at info@roanenet.org
On February 12, 2021, members of two University of Tennessee – Knoxville (UTK) undergraduate senior design teams, consisting of multidisciplinary engineering and business students and ROANEnet (roanenet.org), will be testing a portable mesh network in Rockwood, Tennessee.
CONNECT Roane is a community-based volunteer-run program in support of Roane County Schools with a twofold purpose: create an emergency plan for providing internet access to students and a broader goal of providing broadband access to all Roane County households.