Hundreds ride at Norris Dam to honor motorcyclist killed in crash

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hundreds of riders gathered at Norris Dam Saturday to honor James Pruitt Jr., known to friends and family as Junebug, who recently died in a motorcycle crash on Feb. 17.

Nearly 300 community members attended the ride, organized by Junebug’s lifelong friend Seth Freels. Attendees purchased T-shirts and bandanas, signed a cross and shared memories of Pruitt.

He was 21 years old at the time of his death. His fiancée, Sara Hammitt, said the two had been together for six years…

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