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Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR to Digitize 102 Years of Records

Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR to Digitize 102 Years of Records

The Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR, in Morristown, Tennessee, has undertaken a project to digitize all 102 years of its records. This will include all applications, yearbooks, minutes, scrapbooks, and other items. The project is expected to take several years. To this end, the chapter formed a Heritage Committee consisting of Virginia Anderson, Gwen Blair, and […]

Carson-Newman Hunger Games surpasses goal, raises $12,500 for charity

Carson-Newman Hunger Games surpasses goal, raises $12,500 for charity

With the second Hunger Games movie about to hit theaters, students from Carson-Newman University held their own competition this weekend with a twist that brought in over $12,500 for nine East Tennessee charities. “When we set the goal of $10,000, I thought that was such a lofty goal,” said Tommy Clapp, C-N director of First […]

An Evening Among Friends at All Saints’ Episcopal School

An Evening Among Friends at All Saints’ Episcopal School

It was an evening among friends at All Saints’ Episcopal School (ASES). On Saturday, November 16, the school held its largest annual fundraiser in the DeanCoffmanActivityCenter. The fundraiser, an auction accompanied with dinner and dancing, is organized by the Institutional Advancement Committee (IAC) every year with proceeds directly benefiting the school’s students. The money raised […]

Letter To The Editor

Letter To The Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Submitted by: Jean Wood Dear Editor, Since the filing of the lawsuit in Jefferson County seeking open records and open meetings of the Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee, some of the Defendants have been publicly circulating an argument that the lawsuit is an effort to stop economic growth in the […]

Carson-Newman University receives ETPA Award for historic gym restoration

Carson-Newman University receives ETPA Award for historic gym restoration

On Friday, Nov. 8, The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA) presented Carson-Newman University with a 2013 ETPA Award for its efforts in renovating its second oldest building on campus, Butler-Blanc Gymnasium. “This project demonstrates that academic institutions can reuse historic buildings and partner with volunteer groups,” said Ethiel Garlington, director of Preservation Field Services with […]

Modern Woodmen Members Honor Local Hometown Hero

Modern Woodmen Members Honor Local Hometown Hero

On November 12 ,2013 Mr. Jim Wilson, was honored with a special luncheon at the Creek Cafe for countless hours of service to the community by local Modern Woodmen of America members. Mr. Wilson was honored for his dedicated service through Appalachian Outreach to help the needy people in the Appalachian region. In recognition of […]

Carson-Newman University welcomes Serbian guest artist

Carson-Newman University welcomes Serbian guest artist

Carson-Newman welcomes Serbian artist Dejan Mraović for an exhibition in the University’s Omega Gallery located in the Warren Art Building. The exhibit, featuring three video programs, opens Monday, Nov. 18, with a gallery talk featuring the artist at 2:30 p.m. An opening reception will begin at 3:30 p.m. “Graphic Ambassadors of a Country – Redesign […]

Carson-Newman University celebrates Missions Emphasis Week

Carson-Newman University celebrates Missions Emphasis Week

Carson-Newman University celebrated its annual Missions Emphasis Week, Nov. 4 – 9. This year’s theme focused one of life’s basic necessities: water. The week featured campus events that brought awareness to the many families in third world countries that do not have access to clean drinking water. Some Carson-Newman students experienced this first-hand earlier this […]

Legacy Theatre presents SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Legacy Theatre presents SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Legacy Theatre, in Jefferson City, announces their upcoming production of Smoke On the Mountain, written by  Alan Bailey, Mark Hardwick, Mike Craver, Connie Ray. This delightful musical comedy is one of the most popular theatrical productions in the country and is sure to give audiences an evening of fun and laughter.    Smoke On the Mountain tells the story […]

Community Volunteers Helping Keep Families Warm

Community Volunteers Helping Keep Families Warm

Appalachian Outreach hosted a Coats for the Cold drive this past Saturday, November 9. Needy families from Jefferson County came to Jefferson Elementary School and were assisted by volunteers in picking out coats and other winter items. Coats for the Cold was developed out of a basic necessity for survival: warmth. For thirteen years Appalachian […]

Jefferson Elementary School Students Thank Local Veterans

Jefferson Elementary School Students Thank Local Veterans

“Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veteran’s Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign […]

Fishing 4 Reel Outdoors Meet Local Youth to Promote Love of Fishing as Passtime or Profession

Fishing 4 Reel Outdoors Meet Local Youth to Promote Love of Fishing as Passtime or Profession

On Friday, November 8, Jefferson County’s Ruritan Park was home to a gathering of several local children, all of whom came out to learn about one of the most popular sports and pastimes in the world: fishing. Fishing 4 Reel, a for-profit organization comprised of professional anglers founded by Maliek Carrington, hosted the gathering, giving […]

Talent Abounds at Dandridge Elementary School Veteran’s Day Performance

Talent Abounds at Dandridge Elementary School Veteran’s Day Performance

Fourth and Fifth grade students at Dandridge Elementary School, along with the Cub’s Chorus, gave a pre performance on Thursday morning, in anticipation of their annual Veteran’s Day Show. Parents and friends, as well as some attentive young students, were on hand to enjoy the patriotic songs and poetry. Sweet voices gave life to some […]

Veterans and Bikers Unite In Annual Toys For Tots Ride

Veterans and Bikers Unite In Annual Toys For Tots Ride

Over the past twenty years, Toys for Tots has become a household name as a charity organization centered on the Christmas season which provides toys for underprivileged children throughout the nation. What most people do not know, however, is this organization, founded in 1947, has a military background and basis. After World War II, the […]

Jefferson County Motorcycle Club 4-Way In No Way Out Raises Money for Christmas Presents for Children in Need

Jefferson County Motorcycle Club 4-Way In No Way Out Raises Money for Christmas Presents for Children in Need

The Jefferson County Motorcycle Club 4 – Way in No Way Out, along with the New Market Grocery and Deli, hosted their first annual motorcycle ride to raise money for Christmas presents for the children in need  in Jefferson County. The club played poker at each stop, drawing another card for the best hand. The […]

Carson-Newman University’s Hunger Games to benefit nine area charities

Now in its third installment, Carson-Newman University’s high-energy Hunger Games has grown to support nine charities in East Tennessee. Wilderness survival, Nerf battles, and fundraising collide during this unique event held the weekend of Nov. 15, extending through Sunday, Nov 17. The fundraiser coincides with the popular movie franchise’s opening of “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” […]