Northview Academy Receive American Flag, Courtesy of Modern Woodmen
Modern Woodmen of America representatives, Richard Hall and Larry Shessler, present an American Flag to Northview Academy principals, Greg Clark and Kevin DeBow. This presentation was made on the teacher’s first day back at school. The American flag will be proudly flying as the students begin their first day of classes at the brand new […]
6 Year Old Braxton Lamb, White Pine, Awarded Grand Champion in Junior Poultry Division
Braxton Lamb, 6yrs old, of White Pine competed in the Junior Poultry Division at the Cocke County Fair in Newport on Tuesday, Aug 13th. This is Braxton’s first competition and one of his chickens named Winter was awarded Grand Champion of the Junior Division. Braxton is the son of Jared and Acoya Lamb of White […]
Carson-Newman University to exhibit rare illuminated Bible First institution in Tennessee to host exhibit
This fall, Carson-Newman University will join a limited number of institutions world-wide to house a rare, full-size artistic reproduction of The Saint John’s Bible, the first handwritten and illuminated Bible in 500 years. Smithsonian Magazine has called the work “One of the extraordinary undertakings of our time.” The public is invited to an opening celebration […]
Regional Colleges Sign Transfer Agreement
East Tennessee State University, Northeast State Community College and Walters State Community College announced the signing of a reverse transfer agreement between the institutions during a news conference on Tuesday. The announcement was made at ETSU. The ETSU reverse transfer program is available to students who have transferred to ETSU from NSCC or WSCC prior […]
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 […]
American Idol Coming to Knoxville
The American Idol finalists will be performing in Knoxville Tuesday August 6, at the Thompson Boling Arena. The concert will feature the top ten finalists as well as the winner of season 12, Candice Glover. The Knoxville concert is the eighth stop in a 30 city tour for the Idol finalists. Among the finalists is […]
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 […]
Newport’s Farmers Market Festival
The Newport Farmers Market, located at 424 Heritage Boulevard, Newport on Saturday, August 3rd, l was filled with locally grown, homemade foods and hand crafted and items for sale. Many small farmers and bakers were handing out samples of their fresh products for customers to sample. Cocke County Mayor Vaughn Moore stopped by, along with […]
