VIVIAN GARLAND
Vivian Garland, born October 27, 1921 went to meet her husband George on June 24, 2019 after a long illness. She passed away peacefully leaving 3 children behind; Shirley Sammons, George Garland, Jr and Francis Pinson and husband Perry, 9 grandchildren, Sherry Thomas, Mark Sammons, Lisa Sparks, Felicia Garland, Monique Neubecker who is waiting to […]
ESTHER CATE HULL
ESTHER CATE HULL, age 79, of Talbott, TN passed away at home on June 24, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in-law. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church for over 40 years and an employee of Morristown Hamblen Healthcare for over 20 years. Preceded in death by husband, Fred F. […]
DAR Celebrates Martha Dandridge Washington’s Birthday
At the annual Martha Dandridge Washington Birthday Luncheon on June 8, guests enjoyed sunny skies, a hint of lavender and rosemary in the air, delicious savory and sweet dishes, and a taste of Victorian grandeur in the architecture and furnishings of the Glenmore Mansion. A tour of the house and an appearance by Martha Dandridge […]
Disaster Loans Now Available to Help Flood Impacted Businesses, Residents in 19 Counties
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will make its disaster loan program available in five counties recovering from the severe storms and flooding from Feb. 6 through Feb. 24, 2019. “We are committed to pursuing every assistance option available to help Tennesseans put their lives and businesses back together […]
TDCI Provides Recovery Tips Following Weekend Storms
The first day of summer (June 21, 2019) brought widespread severe weather across Tennessee, including heavy rain, damaging winds, and power outages. With severe weather again forecasted for the Volunteer State this week, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is providing tips to aid consumers when filing their insurance claims, selecting contractors, and […]
Hands Free Tennessee Begins In One Week
On July 1st, motorists will no longer be allowed to hold and use a cell phone while driving on any street in Tennessee. According to a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study for 2017, over 3,100 individuals died nationwide as a direct result of distracted driving with almost 600 being individuals that were not […]
Attorney General Slatery Announces over $6 Million in Debt Relief for Former Tennessee ITT Tech Students
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III announced today an agreement to obtain over $6 million in debt relief for 699 former ITT Tech students in Tennessee. Nationally, the settlement involving 42 states and the District of Columbia will result in debt relief of more than $168 million for more than 18,000 former ITT students. The […]
Jefferson City Public Library July Programs
SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM THEME: A UNIVERSE OF STORIES Readers of all ages will explore all things space this summer as Jefferson City Public Library presents “A Universe of Stories” during their summer library program. Activities may include games, space-related crafts, art projects, science and engineering experiments, and more. The 2019 Summer Learning Program is open […]
Modern Woodmen Raises Money for Hidden Treasures
Modern Woodmen of America presented a $2,500.00 check to Tracy Lewis, director of Hidden Treasures Academy for their “Superheroes 5K Fun Run and Walk.” Also pictured are Kelly Goble, Denise Lindsey, Lance Wampler, MWA representative, Lewis, and Richard Hall, MWA representative. Hidden Treasures is a non-profit organization that provides post-secondary educational opportunities to young adults […]
TERRY RANDALL SATTERFIELD
TERRY RANDALL SATTERFIELD, age 69 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Dandridge went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2019. He was a member of the French Broad Church of the Brethren and was a long-time employee of Safety Park. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. “Bill” and Ruth (McGaha) […]
SIMMIE EASLEY CAMERON
Simmie Easley Cameron, born December 30, 1922, died June 22, 2019. Simmie enjoyed 96 ½ years of life. He grew up on the farm near Jefferson City, TN. Simmie joined the US Army serving active duty from February 2, 1943 to April 2, 1946. He served in the European Theatre in the countries of England, […]
Welcome Summer 2019!
Don’t let the temperatures fool you, today marks the summer solstice which ushers in the season for fun in the sun! The June solstice occurred at 11:54 a.m. EDT, as the sun reached the point at which it is farthest north of the celestial equator. The event makes today the longest day and the shortest […]
Big Night in Brooklyn: Three Vols Selected in NBA Draft
It was a night to remember for the Tennessee basketball program, as three Volunteers were selected in Thursday’s NBA Draft. Grant Williams was the first Vol to hear his name called, as the Boston Celtics selected the forward with the 22nd overall pick. Admiral Schofield then was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 42nd overall pick. Schofield […]
Tennessee Unemployment Remains Near Historic Low In May
Tennessee’s statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May 2019 inched up slightly to 3.3 percent after remaining at an all-time historic low for three consecutive months, according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). May’s preliminary rate of 3.3 percent is 0.1 of a percentage point higher than the […]
Tennessee Department of Finance Releases May Revenues
Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Stuart McWhorter today announced that overall May revenues were $1.2 billion, which is $46.3 million more than the state budgeted. “Total reported revenues in May were more than estimated and demonstrated sound growth over this same time period last year,” McWhorter said. “Both sales tax and corporate tax revenues […]
REV. CHARLES CURTIS HOBBS
Rev. Charles Curtis Hobbs, age 90, passed away June 20, 2019 in Marietta, GA after a lengthy illness. He was born December 16, 1928 in Bristol, Tennessee to Bess Bray Hobbs and Ernest J. Hobbs. Mr. Hobbs was a lifelong resident of East Tennessee, making his home in New Market with his beloved wife, Betty […]