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
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?
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 […]
Carson-Newman University Hosts Relay For Life 2013
The Jefferson County Relay for Life was held this past Friday night at Carson-Newman University. To open the 2013 event, the Carson-Newman ROTC presented the colors as the National Anthem was played. Giving the opening remarks and prayer was Coach Ken Sparks, this year’s Honorary Survivor. The final part of the opening ceremony was the […]
Carson-Newman University’s 11th Biennial Art Faculty Exhibition
On Friday, Carson-Newman University held the grand opening of the Omega Gallery to the pubic for an art exhibition. The exhibition of choice was one that is only offered every two years, the faculty exhibition, and all professors are required to keep working in their field and present their work. The faculty exhibition is one […]
Swing & Ogburn to Wed
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Swing of Knoxville, Tennessee announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Stephanie Ercira Swing, to Corey Joseph Ogburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ogburn, Jr. of Jefferson City, Tennessee. Ms. Swing is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Saul Juliao of Brentwood, Tennessee and the late Mr. and Mrs. […]
Jones receives Carson-Newman’s Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award
Dr. Christine Jones was named the recipient of Carson-Newman University’s Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award. The assistant professor of religion was recognized during the University’s 2013 Fall Convocation on Aug. 27. Dr. Kina Mallard, C-N executive vice president and provost, introduced Jones before faculty, staff and students gathered for the occasion. “She was described as […]
Four Night Music Festival at Dandridge Point Marina & Lakeside Grill
Dandridge Point Marina and Lakeside @ The Point will be sending off the summer of 2013 in style with a four night music festival. Thursday evening The Point will have The Fairfield Union Band kick starting the Labor Day weekend (6:30-10:30pm) into high gear. On Friday, The Fugitives will bring their sound to Lakeside (7-11pm) […]
Access-Life EXPO at The Point Marina
The Access-Life EXPO, an annual event that encourages people living with disabilities and their families to meet and develop relationships with the Christian community, was held at The Point Marina in Dandridge on Sunday afternoon. Around six hundred participants were pre registered for the outdoor event and there were several dozen others that registered the […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers Annual Bush’s Car Show
Mossy Creek Cruzers gathered at the field behind the Bush Visitor Center in Chestnut Hill. Dozens of antique cars were on hand for enthusiasts to appreciate, as owners filled the field with the automotive beauties. Prizes were awarded to the top vehicles at the event, and door prizes were given to event goers. A portion […]
Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series Ends Season With A Little Texas Heat
The Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series came to a close on Friday evening, as locals came out to hear the final concert of the 2013 season. Adler and Hearne, Texas performing song writers that have attachments to Jefferson County, brought their eclectic style to the farm on August 23rd. The Farm Concert Series has battled […]
Spur N S Rodeo a favorite at Jefferson County Fair
Spur N S Rodeo brought excitement to rodeo fans Thursday August 22, 2013 at the Jefferson County fair. They had many different events such as bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. Many skilled riders came out and participated in this event to make the night very special for […]
Congratulations! To Jefferson County Fair Pageant Winners and Participants
It is pageant time at the Jefferson Count Fair and the multiple levels of pageants have proven, once again, to be one of the premiere events of the Fair. Children of all ages had the opportunity to compete for the sash and crown last week. The events kicked off on Thursday evening, with the Baby […]
Jefferson Middle Schools’s Kieran Scruggs Wins 4th Place Overall in Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair
Kieran Scruggs of Talbott, a student at Jefferson Middle School, was a winner of prizes and awards at the 61st annual Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair held at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville during April 1-4, 2013. Kieran won an overall 4th Place award in the Junior Division with his project entitled, “The […]
Adler & Hearne plus GRITS August 23rd, Final 2013 Show of Dumplin Valley Series
The Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series wraps up the season Friday August 23rd featuring Adler & Hearne from Winnsboro, TX along with popular local band GRITS from Dumplin Valley. From Texas’ upper east side near the rural arts hamlet of Winnsboro, award-winning performing songwriters Lynn Adler ( Miss Carson-Newman 1976, Graduate Class of 1977) and […]
Jason Michael Carroll Thrills Fans At Jefferson County Fair
The Jefferson County Fair kicked off its 70th year Thursday August 15, 213. The Hillbilly Bonez opened up for Jason Michael Carroll opening night. Hillbilly Bonez is a local band , they performed many different songs before Jason took stage. Jason performed many of his hit songs such as “Alyssa Lies”, “Livin our Love Song”, […]
