Statue Dedicated to the Memory of Professor
Walters State Community College has dedicated a permanent outdoor sculpture to the late Steve Roberts of Greene County. Roberts was head of college’s art department when he died in 2008. “Steve advocated more exposure to the arts and more artwork on our campuses. I do not know of a better or more fitting tribute to […]
JayStorm In The House Friday Night
JayStorm was in the house on Friday evening, as Dandridge Pizza and More celebrated their reopening with customers. A favorite on the Knoxville music circuit, JayStorm played to a packed house. The high energy performance was the perfect foil for a late summer weekend and offered locals the opportunity to bring a little of the […]
Director Moore Retires From White Pine Library
The retirement party for Mrs. Betty Jo Moore was held on Tuesday at 3:30 – 5:30. Mrs. Moore was the director of the White Pine Library for over 16 years. The library was packed as patrons, board members and friends stopped in to thank Mrs. Moore for all of her assistance and kindness throughout the […]
Historical Inn Back And Open For Business
Dandridge’s Grande Dame has been fully restored to her former glory and is open and ready for business. The Shepherd Inn started life as a modest cabin in pre civil war Dandridge. As the County seat and due to an attractive position on the river, the Town was a hot spot of travel in the […]
Piedmont School Open House
The Piedmont Elementary School hosted their back to school open house on Tuesday, August 6. 2013. Over two hundred students and families filled the hallways on Tuesday night. Students and families were able to find out the bus routes, classrooms and new rules that will be enacted this year. Excitement was high as the students […]
Princeton Review names Carson-Newman “Best in the Southeast”
The Princeton Review: Carson-Newman University one of the “Best in the Southeast” The Princeton Review has named Carson-Newman University as one of the best schools in the Southeast. The education services company recognized the nation’s top quarter of higher education institutions in their “2014 Best Colleges: Region by Region” list. “We are very pleased to […]
JCHS Student Fiona Scruggs Chosen for Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts
Fiona Scruggs, of Talbott, a rising junior at Jefferson County High School, recently completed the dance program at the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. She was one of only 25 dancers selected for the program by audition from throughout the state. While there, dance students worked individually […]
Unwound Band To Play At NMVFD Back To School Dance Saturday
The New Market Volunteer Fire Department will have a Back To School Dance this Saturday Night Students receive $1.00 off admission with Student ID Line Dancing begins at 6:00 pm Music begins at 8:00 pm
Dandridge Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament
The Dandridge Lion’s Club hosted their annual golf tournament last week to raise funds for their vision philanthropy. Dandridge Golf Course was packed with folks looking to hit the links for a day of fun and all to support a wonderful cause. Dandridge’s local Lion’s Club is very active in the local vision program and […]
TVA & Chamber – How To Rev Up Retail
Doughnuts, Coffee and Orange Juice were the perfect sweet start to a morning discussion of retail and its ever varying trends. Melissa Halsell, TVA’s Retail Development Program Manager, spoke to the small group of retail shop owners and members of City and County officials that were present. She showed the business owners how to utilize social […]
LOCAL SORORITY WINS AWARDS AT NATIONAL LEVEL
Carson-Newman’s Gamma Sigma Sigma national service sorority, brought home seven awards from the 31st National Convention held this year in St. Louis, Missouri. Caitlin Taylor, President, and Autumn Jackson, national representative, were there to accept the national awards on behalf of the Gamma Pi chapter. The awards included the District Five Gold Star Award, the […]
Farm Bureau Insurance “Farmer Charlie” Shoots Commercial in Downtown Dandridge
Dandridge Streets were alive with action on Wednesday afternoon as the Farm Bureau and their iconic spokes figure Farmer Charlie came to Town to shoot their newest advertising piece. Dan Batey, Vice President of Corporate Communication for the Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, stated that location scouts had identified the Town as a prime background […]
Carson-Newman University begins Organizational Leadership Program
Carson-Newman University recently announced a new Bachelor of Science degree in organizational leadership for working adults. Launched this summer, the Organizational Leadership Program is accepting students for the fall semester. Designed to be completed in as little as 18 months, the program is offered entirely online. “Our emphasis on leadership is unique,” said Dr. Paul […]
23nd Annual Mountain Music Kids Bass Tournament
This year’s tournament was held Saturday, July 28, at the Douglas Dam Camping Ground. There was a wonderful turn out to the 23nd Annual Mountain Music Kids Bass Tournament, and well over 350 children entered the tournament, drawing a crowd of over 3,000 people. It was the mother of 15 year old Evan, a young […]
Garden Club meets to collect donations for Random Acts of Flowers
The Dandridge garden club met Thursday at the Dandridge Senior Center for their monthly meeting. In the meeting they focused on a charity called Random Acts of Flowers by collecting vases and various materials that could be used to make floral arrangements. Random Acts of Flowers is a non-profit charity improving mental health through the […]
KECK ELECTED CHAIRMAN
Daryle Keck, President and CEO of First Peoples Bank has been elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending. Mr. Keck has been with First Peoples Bank since 1986 and is Chairman of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Info about The Southeastern School of Commercial Lending The Southeastern […]
