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Foes Join Forces For Pink Out

Foes Join Forces For Pink Out

The Jefferson County Patriots will be taking on cross county rivals Cocke County for homecoming 2013. They will go head to head at Shannon Field on October 4th, but before the flip of the coin or the first snap of the ball the two schools will join together to combat a common foe-breast cancer. In […]

Jefferson County Livestock Association Hosts Annual Fall Meeting

Jefferson County Livestock Association Hosts Annual Fall Meeting

On September 16th, more than 100 members of the Jefferson County Livestock Association gathered for their annual fall meeting which was held at the Field of Dream Activity Center in Dandridge, TN. The group was treated to a great meal and good fellowship as well as a guest speaker. The speaker, Dr. Neil Rhodes, University […]

Sparky and NMVFD Visit Steps of Faith Preschool

Sparky and NMVFD Visit Steps of Faith Preschool

Steps of Faith Preschool of the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City, TN got an up close look at a fire truck last week, compliments of the New market Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Team along with fire prevention tips.  Of course, no demonstration would be complete without the department’s own Sparky, who is […]

Historical Hebron Church Re-Dedicated & Renovated

Historical Hebron Church Re-Dedicated & Renovated

Hebron Presbyterian Church, a part of the Dumplin Valley community since its organization in 1875, recently received a face lift. The renovation to the historical building was courtesy of the hard work of the Hebron Church family and with the help of the community. In a re-dedication service on Sunday, September 15, 2013, members of […]

White Pine Homecoming Court 2013

White Pine Homecoming Court 2013

White Pine School is proud to announce their 2013 Homecoming Court.  Homecoming will be this Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m.  Crowning of the Queen and 8th Grade Night will be at half-time.

Maury Hornets Homecoming – Maury 60, Lincoln Heights 0

Maury Hornets Homecoming – Maury 60, Lincoln Heights 0

The Maury Hornet’s hosted Lincoln Heights Patriots in their homecoming game Tuesday night. MMS scored on their first five possessions of the first half. They continued playing with this same enthusiasm throughout the game to pull off a 60-0 win over Lincoln Heights. The homecoming activities took place just before the start of the game. […]

Modern Woodmen Presents Maury Middle School With American Flag

Modern Woodmen Presents Maury Middle School With American Flag

Gary Harmon, Local Author & Teacher Book Signing

Gary Harmon, Local Author & Teacher Book Signing

Hosted by Rachel’s Attic and Dandridge General Store, local high school teacher and children’s book author Gary Harmon signed copies of his new book My Daddy Takes His Legs Off. Mr. Harmon is a teacher in Knox County. He is the Founder/President of Challenge Accepted which is a support, education, and advocacy group for people […]

Old Time Saturday Prepares For Big Day

Old Time Saturday Prepares For Big Day

It takes a great deal of time and effort to organize an event like Old Time Saturday and a group of dedicated volunteers gathered last week to make plans for the first Saturday in October event. Director Nancy Tullock and a crew of more than a dozen people met at the dance studio on Main […]

White Pine Cyclone 5k A Real Colorstorm

White Pine Cyclone 5k A Real Colorstorm

White Pine School hosted their 4th annual 5k run this past Saturday but this year was a first for them also. Instead of a normal 5k, this was the Cyclone Colorstorm 5k. Throughout the run, the participants were sprayed with a variety of colors and as they crossed the finish line were given a color […]

New Market Police Department Says Goodbye To Officer Pike

New Market Police Department Says Goodbye To Officer Pike

Officer Billy Pike finished his career with the New Market Police Department and moving to the University of Tennessee Police force. Officer Pike completed his seventh year of service with New Market Police Department on September 16, 2013.  He has achieved many accomplishments while with the department, ranging from helping people when in need and […]

Dandridge Farmers Market In Fall Swing

Dandridge Farmers Market In Fall Swing

Dandridge Farmer’s Market was in full swing on Saturday morning, as residents came out to look over the vendor offerings. A popular Saturday morning destination during the summer months, the Farmer’s Market is now featuring the best of fall’s local produce in Jefferson County. Locals are encouraged to come out and pick up something great […]

Steve Rutledge & Stranded Featured at Music On The town

Steve Rutledge & Stranded Featured at Music On The town

Folks attending Music on the Town had their evening cut short, as torrential rains and severe thunderstorms moved into the area during the early part of the evening’s performance. Prior to the sudden change in weather, event goers were listening to the tunes of Steve Rutledge & Stranded. Though the evening’s music was cut short, […]

Jefferson County 4-H Gets Off To A Great Start

Jefferson County 4-H Gets Off To A Great Start

While the 4-H club has not had their official meeting yet, they have had a busy two weeks! Last Tuesday, was the Informational Market Hog Meeting. This Thursday was the 4-H Horse Club Meeting At Tuesday’s Informational Market Hog Meeting, 4-H members and their families learned about the 4-H Market Hog Project. The project consists […]

A Labor Of Love From Piedmont PTO

A Labor Of Love From Piedmont PTO

Piedmont Elementary has had a busy week. With the new school year in full swing, the school is looking to help students and families as much as possible. With this in mind, the school hosted a rolling food pantry on Saturday. They also had a ribbon cutting on the new pavilion on Tuesday. Piedmont has […]

Thinking about becoming a Beekeeper?

Thinking about becoming a Beekeeper?

With all of the discussion about the health of bees taking place currently, there is no better time to get to know your Jefferson County Beekeepers Association. The Association meets the first Tuesday of each month at the UT Extension office in Dandridge, TN.  The meetings are from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Each meeting covers […]