Anderson County Property Assessor, Vernon Long, will be serving up his famous BBQ — free — on the next two Saturdays, as a "thank you" to his constituents.

No matter where you are in the county, there’s a place for you.  This Saturday:

• 11-2 in Norris Square
• 5-8 at Marlow Community Park

On August 16, conveniently after I drop Beta off at her new dorm, he’ll be at the Oak Ridge Marina from 5-8.

If you’ve never had Vernon’s BBQ, you’ve missed out.  I have.  I’ll be there, because it’s really, really good (and because Vernon’s a good guy).