Carson-Newman Life Directions Center has record year
Carson-Newman University’s Life Directions Center has made record strides this semester to lower the number of deciding students. “A ‘deciding student’ is a student who has not yet declared a major,” explains Coordinator for Deciding Students and Advising, Tammy Renalds. “We call them ‘deciding’ because these students are in the process of selecting their major.” […]
CRUISIN’ AND GROOVIN’ IN HISTORIC DANDRIDGE
Love history? Love classic cars? Love oldies music? And what about prizes and great food? Then head to the lovely and historic town of Dandridge, Tennessee on May 11 and you’ll find it all. When local Dandridge merchants decided on a cruise-in type event for a new spring attraction in 2010, little did they know […]
Show Us Your Agri-Art… New Reader Photos
The Post is celebrating different aspects of beauty in Jefferson County. Jefferson County is home to some of the best agricultural scenery in the United States and we would love to see pictures of your version of Agri-Art. It may be a great animal shot, an interesting barn, wildflowers on a fence or the lawn […]
New Market Teachers Vs. NMVFD Annual Match Up For Relay For Life
The New Market Community came out on Friday evening to support New Market Elementary School in their quest to raise funds for Relay for Life. An annual Spring event, the softball game that pits New Market Elementary teachers and staff against the New Market Volunteer Fire Department is a favorite community activity. Though the weather […]
C-N Forensics Team, Coach, earn national titles at Christian College Nationals
Callie Booher and Chance Lewis became national forensic champions in their respective categories at the Christian College Nationals held March 9-11 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. “They amaze me constantly,” said C-N Forensics Coach, Chip Hall, who was named Forensics Coach of the Year at the event. “They represent this school in such a positive way […]
Patriots Pump Iron For Cash
The Jefferson County Patriots Football Team put their brawn to good use on Thursday evening, as they participated in a Lift-A-Thon to raise funds for their upcoming season. Top sponsorship winner Jacob Manning received $100 for bringing in $595-second place went to Hunter Donahoo who won $75 for bringing in $530 and third place was […]
Carson-Newman “Hunger Games” Raises Over $7,700 for AO Outreach
Carson-Newman University students spent the weekend battling the elements and each other in the second annual Carson-Newman Hunger Games, resulting in a fundraising boom for Appalachian Outreach. Despite temperatures dipping into the 30s, the good-natured fun resulted in raising over $7,700 for the home repair ministry. “Last year we raised $2,500,” said Tommy Clapp, C-N […]
Saturday’s Peek At Dandridge Farmer’s Market
The highly anticipated Dandridge Farmer’s Market hosted a preview date for their upcoming opening, on last Saturday morning. Many familiar faces and some new ones could be found, as vendors brought out their wares for the pre season preview. The preview event drew a large crowd to the Historic Town Square and, though still early […]
Leah Renea Miller & Alan Jacob Spoone
Michael and Karen Miller, of Dandridge, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Leah Renea Miller, to Alan Jacob (A.J.) Spoone. Leah is the granddaughter of the late Reverend Lloyd Coffey and Kathaleen Coffey of Dandridge and the late James William and Bertha Miller of Jefferson City. A.J. is the […]
Community Supports JCHS Football Team
Spring has barely started, and already the boys of Fall are busy preparing for the 2013 Patriot football season. A recent tri location car wash brought in $1,127 in donations and they will participate in their annual Lift-A-Thon on April 25 at the Jefferson County High School Football Stadium. Team members and the JCHS Sideline […]
Jefferson County Historical Society Member & Friends Invited to Tour Shepard Inn, April 21, 2013
The Jefferson County Historical Society members and friends are invited to the Spring Home Tour. on Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 2-4 PM. This year the Shepard’s Inn, located at 136 E. Main Street, Dandridge, is the featured home. There is no charge. Originally constructed as a two-story log cabin, c. 1820. the structure now […]
C-N art students showcase senior exhibits to the public
Three Carson-Newman University Art students currently have the work on display as part of their senior exhibits. Both exhibits will run through April. Work by Morristown’s Rachel Ramsey is being showcased at The Creekside Room at The Creek Café in downtown Jefferson City. Ramsey, a drawing and painting student is pursuing minors in art history […]
Sweet Start With The Lion’s Club
The Dandridge Lion’s Club hosted a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning at Jefferson County High School. Local came out to enjoy the great food and kick the weekend off with a sweet start. The breakfast was a huge success, thanks to large community support. The proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Lion’s Club […]
It’s time to wrap up the mega site proposal
Letter To The Editor Submitted by: Glen Bibbins 1 I hope that the commission will direct that all funding for this project that was approved for EDOC and Industrial Development Board be returned to the county. 2 The fair thing to do at this point would be for the commission to direct EDOC to cancel […]
JCHS Phagan & Collins Combine Talent for Tennessee History Day Competition
Jefferson County High School Sophomores Lauren Collins and Shay Phagan recently won accolades for their documentary entry in the Tennessee History Day Competition. The State level competition is affiliated with the National History Day Competition. The program is designed as a year long enhancement that encourages middle and high school students to engage in the […]
