New Market VFD Summer Fest Packs In Locals
The New Market Community came out last weekend to support their local Fire Department and share time with their neighbors. Summerfest is an annual event that is highly anticipated every summer. Food, music, shopping and fellowship are in abundance for the two day festival, as well as a highly competitive car show. Locals tour the […]
The Island Opens in Pigeon Forge
It was a grand opening several years in the making. The Island in Pigeon Forge finally opened Thursday with a promise to create hundreds of jobs and a new stream of tax revenue for the city and county. The Island, formerly known as Belle Island, features a variety of shops, restaurants, attractions, such as a […]
Just Beneath The Surface
Dandridge resident, Travis Hurdle, visited with children and parents last Wednesday as part of the Dandridge Library Summer Reading Program. Hurdle is an Archaeologist with Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) in Knoxville. Approximately 65 people were in attendance and the children appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Hurdle had numerous artifacts on display and discussed both […]
One Card Does It All At Jefferson County Libraries
The Jefferson County Public Library System will become one on July 1, 2013. This means one library card will be good at Dandridge, Jefferson City, Parrott-Wood, and White Pine libraries. Customers will have online access to Jefferson County Public Library System’s card catalog. The new features will enable customers access to search the card catalog, […]
Baptist Builders helping to restore historic Carson-Newman University gym
Although summer means the mass dispersion of traditional college students from Carson-Newman University, its second oldest building is brimming with activity. This is the fourth summer for volunteers through Baptist Builders to provide construction and renovation assistance to the Baptist institution. They are working on restoring historic Butler-Blanc Gym to its former glory. “We at […]
Badcock & More Opens In Jefferson City, TN
Badcock & More officially opened its doors Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony held in front of its newest location. The new Jefferson City business and staff was welcomed by the public, local political leaders, officials and dignitaries. The ceremony was orchestrated by The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Badcock & More in Jefferson City […]
Scruggs Racks Up Double Music Awards
Kieran Scruggs of Talbott, a student at Jefferson Middle School, earned two music awards this past spring as a 7th grade band member. He placed second chair in the regional 2013 All-East Junior Clinic Band auditions on French Horn, and later also earned a superior rating in the Solo category at the East Tennessee Band […]
Lost Creek Band Performing at Lincoln Theater for Song Of The Mountains Concert fund raiser
Lost Creek Band will be performing in Marion, VA this Saturday (22nd) at 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Theater with Dr Ralph Stanley for the Song Of The Mountains concert fund raiser for PBS TV. Lost Creek Band was selected for this event after performing on the SOTM series February 2012. Lost Creek Band will appear on PBS […]
CAMP INVENTION – A Different Kind Of Camp
Jefferson County students are participating in a camp of a different kind this week, as the second session of Camp Invention came to Maury Middle School. The week long interactive learning experience is a part of Project STEM, which focuses on enrichment in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Campers are rising 4th, […]
Local Man Honored with Quilt of Valor
When the Halls Lions Club met in May, one of their members was unaware he was about to be honored for the selfless sacrifice he had made for his country. During the meeting, Quilts of Valor Regional Coordinator Dennis Taylor addressed the members and explained the history of Quilts of Valor. The organization was founded […]
Farmers Markets Popular Even in Rural Areas
Tennessee’s farmers markets are popping up everywhere—even in the heart of Tennessee farm lands. You’d think that in areas where many in the community still farm and grow gardens, the farmers market concept wouldn’t get much traction, but in fact, it’s in small towns and rural communities that most new farmers markets are showing up. […]
Zion Dance Company’s “The Story” Draws Encore Performance
Legacy Theatre in Jefferson City is pleased to welcome back Zion Dance Company for an encore performance of “The Story” on June 23rd at 7:30. “THE STORY” is a dramatic presentation that journeys through both the Old and New Testaments. Through contemporary ballet and modern dance as well as beautiful costumes the audience will share […]
Front Row Motorsports to Field Carson-Newman University Car at Bristol Night Race
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team Front Row Motorsports and Carson-Newman University (C-N) have forged a one-race partnership featuring the University on Front Row’s No. 35 Ford Fusion. The Carson-Newman car will be driven by Josh Wise during the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 24. “We are very excited about this unique […]
Farmer’s Market is Strong and Growing in White Pine
The White Pine Farmer’s Market took place this past Friday evening. Vendors could be found selling a variety of wares including an assortment of fresh vegetables, plants, baked goods, and a selection of specialty items. This is the second year for the White Pine Farmer’s Market and it has grown from three vendors in its […]
Locals Line Up for the New Market Lodge #246 F. & A.M. BBQ
Folks looking for some great Tennessee Barbeque were not disappointed on Friday evening. New Market Masonic Lodge No. 246 F. & A.M. hosted a Barbeque dinner and locals lined up to dine in or take out the delicious fare. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lodge’s scholarship fund. The Lodge’s Barbeque Dinners are highly […]
Carson-Newman art prof to be included in inaugural Knoxville photo exhibit
Art work by Carson-Newman University’s Julie Rabun will be included in the first annual Knoxville Photo 2013, which will open July 5 at Knoxville’s Emporium Center. The announcement was made by The Arts and Culture Alliance, sponsor of the event. Rabun, an associate professor of art and Knoxville resident, had her work “More Blue” chosen […]
