O.M. “SPORT” GOODMAN
O.M. “SPORT” GOODMAN, age 76, is at rest after a battle with cancer. He was born June 27, 1936 and married to the love of his life and best friend Susan (Rudy) for 52 years. He lived in Indiana most of his life, from farm boy to international problem solver for industry to retired owner […]
Governor and Commissioner Release Transportation Improvement Plan for 2013-2016
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer this week released the three-year transportation program, featuring approximately $1.5 billion in infrastructure investments for 80 individual project phases in 47 counties, as well as 15 statewide programs. Tennessee is one of only five states that do not borrow money to fund […]
The UT Extension Service & The Sevier County Master Gardeners will hold their annual Flower & Garden Show and Sale on Saturday, April 27, 2013
Have you ever wanted to learn more about gardening or have a place to buy from many vendors at one time? Mark your calendar and don’t miss the 8th Annual Flower & Garden Show and Sale hosted by the UT Extension Service and The Sevier County Area Master Gardeners Association. The date to save is […]
Jefferson County Historical Society Member & Friends Invited to Tour Shepard Inn, April 21, 2013
The Jefferson County Historical Society members and friends are invited to the Spring Home Tour. on Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 2-4 PM. This year the Shepard’s Inn, located at 136 E. Main Street, Dandridge, is the featured home. There is no charge. Originally constructed as a two-story log cabin, c. 1820. the structure now […]
Faith Formation “Blitz”, First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, April 23, 2013
The Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is offering a Faith Formation “Blitz” at various locations across the state during April. One session will be at First Baptist Church in Jefferson City on Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Steve Booth, associate pastor for Christian formation at First Baptist Church in Richmond, VA, will assist churches in […]
Local project requests more volunteers to assist on Join Hands Day, May 4, 2013
A group of volunteers in New Market is striving to make a difference in the community – and is asking for additional help. The volunteer project will take place on Join Hands Day, Saturday, May 4, a national day of service sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America and other fraternal benefit societies. Volunteers in New […]
Maury Middle School Sports Banquet, May 3, 2013
Maury Middle School will be having the annual all sports banquet on Friday, May 3 @ 6:30 at the MMS Auditorium. Coach Tom Griffin (CN Baseball Coach) will be our guest speaker, and all sports will be present.
Dining With Democrats Cancelled For May!
There will be no Dining With Democrats lunch on Friday, May 3. Instead of our monthly lunch together all county Democrats are encouraged to attend our annual Truman Day Dinner which will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Carson-Newman cafeteria. Tickets are needed for the event. Please contact Ann Blomquist at […]
C-N art students showcase senior exhibits to the public
Three Carson-Newman University Art students currently have the work on display as part of their senior exhibits. Both exhibits will run through April. Work by Morristown’s Rachel Ramsey is being showcased at The Creekside Room at The Creek Café in downtown Jefferson City. Ramsey, a drawing and painting student is pursuing minors in art history […]
State Treasurers Overwhelmingly Support Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status of Municipal Bonds
Forty-two of the nation’s state treasurers are appealing to members of Congress to maintain the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds, an issue that has long-term ramifications for state budgets and the nation’s public infrastructure projects. The state treasurers individually signed onto a letter to members of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee urging them […]
Young Historians Descend on Downtown Nashville for Tennessee History Day
With state employees and other downtown office workers home for the weekend, a special group of students will be converging on downtown Nashville Saturday to compete in Tennessee History Day. About 400 sixth- through 12-graders will be participating, with the winners advancing to the National History Day finals in College Park, Maryland June 9-13. History […]
Blassingame gets gold again at the Southeastern Regional
Carson-Newman’s track and field team come home 10 medals, after a two-day competition at the Southeast Regional Championship at Lenior-Rhyne University. Sophomore Cassadine Blassingame not only took the gold in the men’s long jump event, he also managed to snag the bronze in the men’s triple jump. This will mark the fifth time during the […]
Jefferson County Tomorrow Public Meeting, April 23, 2013
Jefferson County Tomorrow has scheduled a public meeting to discuss new issues, concerns, and information relative to the Norfolk Southern Intermodal proposal. The group will also discuss other recent and potential economic development in the county. These projects have the potential to impact the citizens of Jefferson County on many levels. The public is encouraged […]
Appalachian History, Culture, Smoky Mountain Spring Beauty, May 3-4, 2013
The foothills of the Smoky Mountains will come to life with bluegrass music, arts and crafts, time honored traditions and Appalachian cooking at the annual Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival and Old Timers Day. Scheduled for May 3-4, at the Smoky Mountain Visitors Center at Townsend, the 21st Annual Townsend in the Smokies Spring […]
Moles? Voles? What’s That Hole in My Yard?
The past couple of weeks have been fairly pleasant. Granted we have had some rain this year…a lot of rain, but I will take it. With the warmer temperatures many of us have been outside more and have been getting our yards and landscapes ready for the upcoming growing season. While in the yard several […]
Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations
Last week, the House passed legislation I introduced to address the ongoing legal chaos that surrounds the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). On January 4, 2012, President Obama made three so-called recess appointments to the NLRB while the Senate was regularly meeting in pro forma session. These appointments were unprecedented—no other president has bypassed the […]