Playing It Safe On Halloween
With the Halloween season quickly approaching, it’s important to keep in mind safety measures. When taking the little ones, or even the not-so-little ones, out to trick-or-treat, it pays to be cautious. Many people don’t put much thought into where they will be going to trick-or-treat,however, by sitting down with your little witch or goblin […]
Things that lurk in the shadows.
This week Jefferson County is preparing to be spooked. Though ghosts will rule the night and goblins may be abundant, they are far from the being the scariest things in Jefferson County. While I adore Halloween, there are some things that strike fear in my heart. I am sure that your list may be different, […]
Familiar Sight on Hwy 92
Travelers in Jefferson County may recognize a familiar dip in the road, while navigating the south bound lane of North Hwy 92 between Jefferson City and Dandridge. A significant dip in the road has redeveloped and has been the source of concern for those that drive that portion of the highway regularly. Several months ago, […]
Carson-Newman University’s BOOnett Hall
Thursday evening, the community of Jefferson City had a preview of ghosts and witches at BOOnett. Every year, Carson-Newman campus holds a community trick-or-treat adventure in the freshman/international student dormitory. Each year, there is a new theme to keep not only younger kids but also faculty, students, and even adults coming again and again. This […]
Dandridge Farmers Market hosts “So God Made a Farmer” Heritage Dinner
The Main Street Dandridge – Farmers Market hosted “So God Made a Farmer” Heritage Dinner on Sunday, October 27, 2013, as a way of preserving the historic cultural heritage of the town center. Plenty of mouthwatering locally grown fresh food was consumed by over 200 attendees. The menu consisted of a 250 pound pig donated […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is about policy. The head governmental hive met last week and the tension was flying. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that a recent law suit may open up a hornet’s nest in the head hive. The low humm is that some in the hive are feeling betrayed by one […]
You Might Be Too Old To Trick-or-Treat If?
Once again, Halloween is upon us and Trick-or-Treat is on the tip of every kid’s tongue. I am emphatic when I say dressing up, knocking on doors, and begging for candy is a kid’s sport. Adults should never combine these activities, which by themselves could add spice to your marriage, get you encyclopedia salesperson of […]
Spooky Tales
Halloween is the perfect time for spooky tales, and I really enjoy all of the hoopla of the season. I adore all things (well, almost all things) dramatic and very few things are more dramatic than Halloween. I even live in a home that is haunted and it has been documented by paranormal experts as […]
JackRocks
Do you remember the game of jacks or jackrocks? A rubber ball, and jacks made of metal or plastic. were required for the game. The jacks were scattered loosely into the play area. Players bounced the ball off the ground, then picked up jacks, and catch the ball before it bounces for a second time. […]
Thank you, Teacher
Spoiler Alert! I’m naming names here. My recollections of teachers are strong, and I remember all of them. Mrs. Kiser (room 103) taught me the “ball and stick” method of printing the alphabet; Mrs. Donohue unveiled to me the mysteries of phonics; Mrs. Bunnell opened my eyes to the world of literature. The list goes […]
Selecting Toys
Seeing the push of marketing companies to rush the Christmas shopping season, I wanted to give my tips on toy selection. When selecting toys for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, etc., there are a few things to keep in mind. Before buying, consider these questions. Is the toy age appropriate? Always consider the child’s developmental […]
Hot Dog Mummies
My daughter had a Halloween party this past weekend, and I was looking for some simple but fun food to make for it. I came across a picture of hot dog mummies and knew this was a perfect fit. Hot dogs wrapped in crescent roll dough with dots of cheese for eyes – easy to […]
Calling All Bikers for Elf Shoppe Bike-a-Thon!
Come support Appalachian Outreach by riding in the Elf Shoppe’s bike-a-thon on: November 23rd 10:00am It is about a 4.5mile ride in Jefferson City. The ride will begin in the Big Lots parking lot. Email or call for more info 865-755-3263 or email expressionspas@gmail.com
Betty Catlett Honored by Carson-Newman University’s Women of Vision
Carson-Newman’s Women of Vision organization (WOV) honored Jefferson City’s Betty Catlett with the group’s Distinguished Service Award during a recent donor recognition dinner held on the University’s campus. The dinner, held in Stokely Memorial Cafeteria, recognized numerous individuals for their support of the University. During the evening, Kay O’Brien, who serves as WOV’s president recognized […]
BREAKING NEWS! – Multiple Citizens File Suit For Open Records
A group of citizens has filed a complaint in Chancery Court seeking a declaration that the Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC) is subject to the requirements of the Open Meetings Act and the Public Records Act. The Complaint was filed on Thursday, October 24, 2013, in Jefferson County and names the members of […]
Restaurateur Jeff Rigsby Opens Bojangles’ Restaurant in Dandridge
Entrepreneur Jeff Rigsby celebrated the grand opening of his Bojangles’ franchise location at 690 Highway 92 South in Dandridge on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. For added excitement, guests had chances at free and discounted food and could participate in raffle drawings throughout the day. Passers-by were also greeted with a friendly wave and welcome from […]