Clinton 12 Historic Walk 5K/10K w/ETW, Fri. March 14th, 9:00/10:00am

What: Join the East Tennessee Wanderers for the Clinton 12 historic walk. It is a 5 km or 10 km loop through the city of Clinton, TN, to highlight the history of 1956, when 12 young Black students were the first to desegregate a state-supported high school in the South. There is a $3 fee and waiver to sign. Optional lunch following the walk at Hoskins Drug Store. Outdoor seating available weather permitting.

Where: Meet at the Clinton Splash Pad Park at 130 S. Charles G Seivers Blvd in downtown Clinton. Also near the tennis courts.

When: Friday, Mar. 14th. 10 km walkers will meet at 9 AM. 5 km walkers will meet at 10 AM.

Details and terrain: This walk is generally on city sidewalks and park trails in and around Clinton. We’ll learn about the desegregation of the school, the community’s initial support, followed by the arrival of outside white supremacists with propaganda that resulted in growing violence, including the bombing of the high school. The communities of Clinton and Oak Ridge rallied to support the Black students and their families, and refurbished an abandoned elementary school in Oak Ridge, so Clinton HS could be back in session in one week.

Pets must be on a leash and are generally not allowed in the businesses. They are allowed outside at Hoskins (weather permitting).

Restrooms: There are restrooms at the start of this walk, and there may be limited access at some of the businesses along the way.

Registration: Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your preferred walk to get signed in. There is a modest $3 walk fee payable to the leader at the start of the walk for insurance and sanctioning fees.

Please find more information about our club at our website. www.easttennesseewanderers.org