Wings in the Night: Bats of the Smokies, Saturday Nights
Wings in the Night: Bats of the Smokies Every Saturday Weekly from 06/22/2013 to 08/17/2013 Location: Elkmont Amphitheater Time: 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Fee Information: Free Learn about the important role bats play in the ecosystem, why their very existence is being threatened, and what you can do to help. Accessible to persons using […]
Department of Transportation Road Projects Update
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) updated constituents today on various road projects that the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has begun construction on, as well as those projects planned for the future. The status of each project was officially released by TDOT earlier this week. “The Tennessee Department of Transportation has multiple road projects underway […]
Carson-Newman University Employees Honored For 25 Years Of Service
Carson-Newman University held its annual picnic to recognize maintenance employees of the University. Recognized this year for 25 years of service were John Anderson, left, Billy Ray Martin, and Jerry Calfee, not pictured. The three were presented plaques commemorating their years of dedicated service to Carson-Newman.
Country Music Legend Bobby Bare to perform at Country Tonite
Over the years country music hall of famer Bobby Bare has become something of an expert on the life of voodoo priestess Marie Laveau. “Over the years people have sent me all kinds of stuff about her,” Bare said. “I have gotten photos of her, her tomb, you name it. She actually started out as […]
Smoky Mountain Opry in an Uproar Over Addition of White Lion
The Smoky Mountain Opry introduced one of its biggest and newest cast members to the press last week. Tsimba-Vaati, a 7-year-old white lion was introduced before a live show last week to fans wgo saw the rare lion for the first time. Tsimba-Vaati weighs approximately 500 pounds, was born in captivity and was obtained from […]
Vietnam Veteran Honored with Quilt of Valor
When Wesley Herrick returned home from the Vietnam War more than 40 years ago, like many of his comrades he was greeted with indifference and scorn from an ungrateful public. Unlike the veterans of World War II that came home to a ticker tape parade one generation earlier, Herrick’s comrades were frequently spat upon by […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson Memorial Oversight Board Meeting, July 30, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson Memorial Oversight Board will meet Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 5:30 P. M. The meeting will be held at the Jefferson City Town Hall. Agenda Call To Order Comments by Chairman Discussion and action related to properties held by Tennova, Jefferson City and Jefferson County Adjourn 07/17/2013 – 07/30/2013
CLARENCE EUGENE WILSON
CLARENCE EUGENE WILSON, age 81, of New Market, TN and formerly of Kodak, TN passed away on July 16, 2013 at Jefferson Health and Rehab in Jefferson City. He was a member of McCampbell’s Chapel United Methodist Church in New Market. Clarence enjoyed farming and cherished his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his […]
FRANK W. SHROPSHIRE
FRANK W. SHROPSHIRE, age 69, of White Pine, TN passed away at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville on Saturday, July 13, 2013. He was retired from Norfolk-Southern Railroad after 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his son, Phillip Lane Shropshire; his parents, Charlie and Cleo Shropshire; and infant brother; Samuel […]
Mayor Vetoes Budget
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri announced today that he will veto the recently approved 2013-2014 fiscal year budget. The Jefferson County Commission approved the budget on July15, 2013, however failed to pass a tax levy. The proposed tax levy will increase property taxes in the County by 13 cents, and the budget calls for movement of […]
Commission Places The Order But Leaves Tab On The Table
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, July 15, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. All Commission Members were present for Roll Call. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Tucker and a 2nd by Commissioner Tabor. No […]
Jefferson County Schools First Day Will Be Full Student Day: Registration August 5, 2013
Please be aware that this year, the first day of school is a full student day. Registration will be held on August 5 for new students to our county ONLY. No buses will run on this registration day. This is a change from the past.
Representative Faison Announces Annual Sales Tax Holiday
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) announced this week that Tennessee’s 9th annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday, August 2ndthrough Sunday, August 4th, 2013. During the three day tax holiday, shoppers can save almost 10 percent on tax free clothing, school and art supplies, and computer purchases. The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on […]
Tomato Festival to be Held July 26-28 In Rutledge
The 21st annual Tomato Festival will be held in Rutledge beginning July 26-28. The festival promises fun for the whole family with a 5-K road race, a beauty contest, arts, crafts, antique tractors, music and of course the world famous tomato wars. The three day festival kicks off Friday the 26th at Rutledge Middle School […]
Sparks hires former Powell head coach Rang as receivers coach
Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks has announced the hiring of former Powell head coach Derek Rang as the program’s new graduate assistant in charge of receivers. Rang resigned from Powell after one season after he was placed on administrative leave with pay following allegations of testing irregularities during an End of Course Algebra II […]
All Saints’ Episcopal School iPad Program Receives Grant for Equipment
ASES efforts to incorporate tablet computers in the classroom have been acknowledged and rewarded this year with a small grant from the Jane L. Pettway Foundation. This Foundation was established by a former East Tennessee librarian and parishioner of St. John’s Cathedral, Knoxville. The Episcopal School of Knoxville (ESK) has also received funds from the […]