Reserve A Pumpkin
I have read recently that there may be a shortage of pumpkins this fall and a wondering if I should go ahead and pick one out for carving at Halloween. My kids would be very disappointed if we don’t have a jack o lantern but I am afraid that it might be too early? Actually, […]
Lady Patriots Pull Off Hat Trick Against Lady Chiefs
Thursday, September 5th, the Lady Patriots faced off against Cherokee, looking for a victory against Cherokee’s Lady Chiefs. In the sixth set of games, the Lady Patriots served up the first win with a score of twenty-five to eleven. Senior Rachel Leuch showed what experience can do, as she delivered on the court and produced […]
Five Charged With Illegal Baiting And Killing Of A Black Bear In Blount County
At the culmination of extended surveillance of an illegal bait site on Chilhowee Mtn., TWRA Officers apprehended and charged five individuals with violations associated with the illegal hunting and killing of a black bear last night. Working on information received, officers began watching several bait sites with suspicions of illegal bear hunting before the season’s […]
“Smoky Mountain Tales: Feuds, Murder, and Mayhem”
PROGRAM: Smoky Mountain Tales: Feuds, Murder, and Mayhem, A Brown Bag Lecture by Dr. Gail Palmer DATE: Noon, Thursday, September 19, 2013 LOCATION: East Tennessee History Center 601 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902 ADMISSION: FREE | Attendees are encouraged to bring a “brown bag” lunch Smokies lore is rife with stories of characters and unusual […]
Managing for the marketing of fall-born calves
Most folks in the beef cattle industry are currently focused on marketing spring-born calves and what those calves are worth. While recognizing the importance of fall marketing, University of Tennessee Extension cattle marketing specialist Andrew Griffith reminds producers that now is the time to focus on management practices that can increase calf value when fall-born […]
Corker Statement on Foreign Relations Committee Passage of Limited Use of Force in Syria
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, Wednesday made the following statement regarding committee passage of a limited authorization for the use of military force in Syria. “None of us want the U.S. mired down in another conflict, so the committee has significantly limited the president’s original authorization, while still […]
Clarence Brown Theatre Season Opener “Noises Off”
Lacy lingerie and lots and lots of sardines abound in the Clarence Brown Theatre season opener “Noises Off” playing on the mainstage September 5-22, 2014. The two-time Tony nominated farce written by Michael Frayn looks at the follies of theatre people, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss and passionate affairs turns every performance into […]
UT vs UF Blood Drive Competition
The week of September 16 marks a busy week for Volunteer fans and Gator fans—alike! It’s the 8th Annual U.T. vs U.F. blood drive competition where fans of the University of Tennessee take on fans of the University of Florida. Medic Regional Blood Center encourages all eligible donors and Vol fans to roll up their […]
U.S. Economic Development Administration and Appalachian Regional Commission Announce $3.4 Million in Investments to Build Critical Business Infrastructure and Foster Entrepreneurship in Tennessee
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Matt Erskine and Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Earl Gohl Wednesday traveled to Maryville, Loudon, and Knoxville, Tennessee, to announce $3.4 million in federal investments to provide critical new infrastructure and entrepreneurial training that will spur business development and job growth in Tennessee. […]
Balanced attack propels C-N past Wayne State 55-28
No. 17 Carson-Newman (1-0) scored on its first six possessions to cruise to an impressive 55-28 victory over Wayne State (0-1) in the first game of the season for both teams Thursday night at Burke-Tarr Stadium. One of the biggest questions coming into the season for C-N (1-0) was at the quarterback position but sophomore […]
Eagles fall to No. 25 Palm Beach Atlantic in tough match
Carson-Newman (2-1) dropped a hard fought match to nationally ranked Palm Beach Atlantic (2-1) in straight sets Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse. The Sailfish hit .213 overall en route to a 25-13, 25-17, 30-28 victory. “I don’t even think it looked as if we were down 2-0,” head coach Shannon Mincey said of the team’s […]
C-N Volleyball impresses in two wins on opening day of 2013
Carson-Newman volleyball won six of seven sets en route to a 2-0 first day of the regular season defeating Converse 25-18, 25-16, 22-25, 25-14 and UNC Pembroke 25-15, 25-12, 25-17 in the Carson-Newman Classic Friday afternoon. In its first match of the season, Carson-Newman won the first two sets against Converse compiling a hitting percentage […]
Red Cross Volunteers Mobilize for Another Scorcher at Neyland Stadium
The American Red Cross is reminding fans to stay hydrated as they come out Saturday to cheer on the Tennessee Volunteers. At kickoff, temperatures are expected to be well into the 80’s and could climb even higher. During last week’s game against Austin Peay, Red Cross First Aid Station Team (FAST) volunteers treated 61 people […]
Experienced Restaurateur Opens Bojangles’ Restaurant in Jefferson City
Entrepreneur Jeff Rigsby celebrated the grand opening of his Bojangles’ franchise location at 103 Mossy Creek Drive in Jefferson City in late August 2013. “We are thrilled to become part of Jefferson City,” said Jeff Rigsby, President of BOJ OF WNC, LLC. “In addition to serving Bojangles’ distinctive array of chicken dishes, fresh buttermilk biscuits […]
Dandridge Senior Center to hold Rummage & Bake Sale September 19 & 20, 2013
The Dandridge Senior Center will hold a Rummage & Bake Sale Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20. The hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday. Hot dogs, chili dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. The Center is located behind the First […]
C YCLONE COLOR STORM 5 K set for Saturday, September 14th to benefit White Pine School PTO
It’s not too late to register for the 4rd Annual White Pine School 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run sponsored by the White Pine School PTO will be held on Saturday, September 14th at 9 a.m. The 5K (3.1 mile) run will begin at the White Pine School at 9 a.m. and consists of a […]