2013 Jefferson County Patriots Honored
The Patriot Academy was the site of this year’s football banquet on Monday, November 25. Coaches, players, family, and friends all gathered in the cafeteria to honor and celebrate Jefferson County High School’s Patriot football players. Catered by Buddy’s Bar-B-Q, patrons enjoyed food and drinks while coaches from the freshman and varsity handed out awards […]
Holiday Events Around Jefferson County
Nov. 21- Dec. 15 Downtown Dandridge Christmas Decoration Contest November 28 Thanksgiving November 29 Nutcracker Sweet, W.L. Mills Auditorium 7pm Nov. 29-30 Open House (The Shoppes at RoperMansion & The Maxwell House) November 30 Small Business Saturday Photos with Santa (Madison J Photography) at the Lollipop Shop Downtown tours – […]
RACHEL CATE QUARLES
RACHEL CATE QUARLES, age 77, of Talbott, TN went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2013 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church and retired from Walmart after 17 years service. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Billy Jon Quarles; […]
JANIE WEBB NOE
JANIE WEBB NOE, age 62, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, December 05, 2013 following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Norma Gaby Webb. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Walt and Texie Gaby. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Morristown where she was […]
Join Friends of the Smokies for a Half-Day Holiday Hike in Sugarlands
Get in the holiday spirit with Friends of the Smokies’ final Classic Hike in 2013. Join renowned hiking author and guide, Danny Bernstein, December 17 on Old Sugarlands Trail for a short day-hike to Sugarlands Cemetery and last-minute holiday shopping trip at Sugarlands Visitors Center. Participants will enjoy a 5 mile hike along Little Pigeon […]
Corker Objects to Shutting Out U.S. Textile Firms in Defense Bill
In a letter to Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, D-MI, and Ranking Member Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member on the Foreign Relations Committee, objected to attempts to include language in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 that would shut out U.S. textile firms from selling products to Department […]
AO Banquet Nets $35K, Helps Ministry Catch-up from Banner Year
AO Banquet Nets $35K, Helps Ministry Catch-up from Banner Year by Mark Brown, Carson-Newman University Relations While Appalachian Outreach experienced what leaders call “a remarkable 2013,” the banner year took an understandable toll on the ministry’s finances. The ministry made great strides recently with its first annual fundraising dinner, which yielded more than $35,000 from […]
Give a Holiday Gift That Will Last a Lifetime
The holidays can be a stressful time. Many of us dread fighting the crowds at stores and struggle with gift ideas for friends and loved ones. However, thanks to the TN Stars College Savings 529 Program, you can give a gift that will have a lasting impact on a young person’s life – without leaving […]
LOCAL GOP TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING IN JANUARY
The Jefferson County Republican Party will hold its annual meeting in January. Bylaws call for the annual meeting to take place on the third Saturday of January each year. In 2014 that Saturday is January 18th at 9:00 A.M. in the main courtroom of the Historic Courthouse in Dandridge, TN. In the event of inclement […]
Carson-Newman University’s A Cappella Choir releases Christmas CD
Carson-Newman University’s A Cappella Choir and alumni bring Christmas tidings with a Dec. 1 release of a 10-track CD, “An A Cappella Alumni Christmas.” CDs are $15 and include traditional secular and sacred Christmas favorites. From “White Christmas” to “Silent Night,” the men and women of A Cappella bring the sounds of the season to […]
DR. DENVER R. CHILDRESS
DR. DENVER R. CHILDRESS, age 76, of Talbott, TN, entered his Heavenly home on December 3, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Theodore and Edna Campbell Childress. Preceded in death by his parents and grandmothers, Mary Campbell and Mary Childress. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Margaret […]
DONNA G. MOLTER
DONNA G. MOLTER, 66, of Knoxville, TN and formerly of Dandridge, TN passed peacefully thru Heaven’s Gates on December 3, 2013 after a valiant 5 year battle with kidney disease. Donna was preceded in death by her oldest son, David. She was an amazing prayer warrior, a fantastic mother and wife, as well as a […]
MARGARET A. SKOL
MARGARET A. SKOL, age 87, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. She was born in Germany on January 13, 1926. She was a retired civil engineer with the Army Corp. of Engineers. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Skol; niece, Debbie Starcevich. She is survived by her son […]
$20,000 donated to the Humane Society of Jefferson County from the estate of Richard Wallace
Richard Wallace, a lifelong animal lover, longtime supporter of the Humane Society of Jefferson County (several years ago he supplied enough paint to spruce up the facility) and a one time member of the board, will be remembered at the Animal Shelter for a long time to come. Twenty thousand dollars is being donated to […]
Jefferson City Announces Christmas Events for 2013
Jefferson City and the Historic Mossy Creek District have announced this year’s Jefferson City Hometown Christmas Events. While you can still expect the annual Christmas parade that is held the second Saturday in December, this year the city will also kick off the holiday season with a new tradition of lighting the official Jefferson City […]
Legacy Theatre presents Zion Dance Company’s “Christmas Celebration” and “Gift of the Magi”, December 7-8, 2013
Legacy Theatre is excited to announce Zion Dance Company’s “Christmas Celebration” and “Gift of the Magi” coming two nights only, December 7th and 8th. Zion Dance Company is a contemporary company, who has chosen to use their gift of dance to serve the Lord and minister to others. The company, even though only founded in […]