Jefferson, Sevier, Cocke Farm Service Agency Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program Deadline
Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program Deadline QLA program provides assistance to producers who suffered eligible crop quality losses due to a natural disaster occurring in 2018 and 2019 according to James Giffin from Jefferson/Sevier/Cocke Farm Service Agency. The program offers assistance on quality loss based on producer’s harvest affected production of an eligible crop, which […]
Meeting to Promote Legislation: ELECTED SCHOOL DIRECTORS, February 25, 2021
Meeting to Promote Legislation: ELECTED SCHOOL DIRECTORS Senate Bill 1010 by Senator Bowling, House Bill 1228 by Paul Sherrel Hampton Inn Sharon Drive, Exit 417 Meeting Room, Ground Floor Thursday February 25 at 700PM Event Coordinator: David Seal
March UT Extension Opportunities
March UT Extension Opportunities Are you ready for something new to do in March? Well, UT Extension, in Sevier County has many free opportunities for you to enjoy, through Family Consumer Science Programs. These opportunities are designed for fun, plus maybe learn something new. Anyone is welcome to attend the zoom meetings, or participate in […]
Seed Swap Rescheduled, March 4, 2021
Seed Swap Rescheduled! March 4, 12:00 – 3:00 Swap seeds that are excess packets, unwanted varieties, self-saved seeds, out of date (within reason), partially used packets, cuttings and bulbs (no dirt!) Bring your old seeds and swap them for free from others. Compare notes with other gardeners, gardening books available for perusal or purchase. Light […]
UT Extension Offering Free Living Well with Chronic Conditions Program Workshop through a Virtual Zoom meeting
Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop series designed to help community members manage their long-term health issues effectively. Chronic conditions of those attending may include asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, sleep apnea, or fibromyalgia among others. If you or anyone you care for has a chronic disease, we welcome you […]
MEDIC Regional Blood Center Has Immediate Need for Several Blood Types
WHO: MEDIC Regional Blood Center WHAT: MEDIC Regional Blood Center has an immediate, critical need for: O Positive O Negative A Positive A Negative WHEN: Immediately WHERE: ALL MEDIC Regional Blood Center Donor Centers and Community Drives Downtown Knoxville – 1601 Ailor Avenue Farragut – 11000 Kingston Pike Athens – 213 E. […]
Virtual Computer Classes Schedule for Parrott-Wood Memorial Library
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library is proud to announce the new schedule for upcoming Virtual Computer Classes. These classes were made possible through the Adult Literacy Grant from Dollar General. Mrs. Rita Hussung will be presenting these computer classes via Zoom. Registration is required. You may register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/parrott-wood-memorial-library-12763544747 or call the library at 865-933-1311. All […]
Appalachian Outreach is accepting applications for our Home Repair Season 2021
We are accepting applications for our 2021 Summer Home Repair Program and would like to let the community know about it. Would you put the following in your paper for us? “Appalachian Outreach is accepting applications for our Home Repair Season 2021. In order to qualify for assistance through our program, you must meet the […]
Jefferson County Schools Voluntary PreK
Jefferson County Schools Voluntary PreK is now seeking children who are 4 years old, on or before August 15, 2021, to participate in prek Fall 2021. We offer prek in all 8 elementary schools in the county. Prek is available to all children, priority being given to families who meet income eligibility. To apply, parents […]
Is Your Dog a Hero to You? Nominations Open Today for the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards
American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, today announced the official start of the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® campaign. The annual, year-long campaign seeks to identify and honor the best of our best friends and will culminate this fall with the premiere of the “American Humane Hero Dog Awards” on Hallmark Channel. […]
MEDIC Regional Blood Center Continues to Have Critically Low Inventory
WHO: MEDIC Regional Blood Center WHAT: MEDIC Regional Blood Center has critically low (less than 2-day supply) inventory for these blood types: O Positive O Negative A Positive A Negative MEDIC Regional Blood Center has a low inventory of B Negative blood type. WHEN: Immediate […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE COVID-19 OPERATIONS PLAN, JANUARY 4, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE COVID-19 OPERATIONS PLAN In response to the Governor’s latest Executive Order and the rise in COVID-19 cases across Jefferson County and in the surrounding areas, the Jefferson County Clerk’s office will begin operating under its COVID-19 Operations Plan beginning January 4, 2021 through January 31, 2021. In an effort to remain […]
UT Theatre Department Presents Capote’s “A Christmas Memory”
The University of Tennessee Department of Theatre presents Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory,” read by Carol Mayo Jenkins, recorded on location at the Mabry Hazen House, and directed by John Sipes. The free, streaming recording is available NOW through December 25, 2020. In conjunction with the reading, a “Full Belly Fund” virtual food drive has […]
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center To Host “An Evening with Billy Dean”, December 11, 2020
The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center will host a special acoustic concert by GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Billy Dean on Friday, December 11, 2020 as part of its “Townsend Christmas in the Village” events. A VIP meet-and-greet reception with Billy is scheduled for 6:00 pm ET, and the performance will begin at 7:00 pm ET. The […]
Annual Village Nativity, December 4 -5, 2020
It is time once again for the story to be told. Bring your family and friends to see the much anticipated “Village Nativity.” Hills Union United Methodist Church will host members of fifteen different churches, representing multiple denominations, as we join in Christian love to present the true meaning of Christmas through an outdoor living […]
