May Day Unity Festival
Locals found a great, family way to kick off the holiday weekend on Saturday. The May Day Unity Festival was held at the Field of Dreams and folks took advantage of the sunny weather to make the rounds of the various booths and activities. Churches and Community Service Organizations were present at the event to […]
Dandridge Farmer’s Market Highlight Of Saturday Morning Downtown
The Dandridge Farmer’s Market took place this past Saturday morning. Vendors could be found in the Historic Town Square selling a variety of wares including strawberries, baked goods, flowers, plants, an assortment of vegetables, and a wide selection of specialty items. The unique shopping opportunity is a producer-only market and everything is grown locally. Beyond […]
Warming Hearths
Last November, Dwight Boling, 57, suffered a stroke which left him with limited mobility. Upon his release from the hospital, Boling found himself facing a number of concerns about his health, medical bills, finances and the encroaching winter. “When I got home I didn’t know what to do,” Boling said. “I heat my home with […]
Legacy Theatre of Jefferson City is excited to present Zion Dance Company in the incredible production of “THE STORY”
Legacy Theatre of Jefferson City is excited to present Zion Dance Company in the incredible production of “THE STORY” on June 8 at 7:30pm. “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 in […]
EAA of Morristown Takes Teaching to New Heights
The Experimental Aircraft Association in Morristown gave some local children the opportunity to have a high flying holiday weekend experience. On Saturday morning, members of the group met at the Morristown airport to give rides to interested kids, in an effort to spark an interest in aviation in the young flyers. The event had been […]
Undergrads Honored at JCHS
Jefferson County High School Underclassmen were honored for their academic accomplishments on Friday, May 17, 2013. Narrators for the event were Katie Inman, Anthony Dalton and Bailey Stoddard. The JCHS Choral Department, under the Direction of Kelly Shipe, gave a vocal performance for honorees and their guests. An array of awards was bestowed on numerous, […]
East Tennessee man aids Red Cross efforts at Texas plant explosion
He’s seen the devastation of hurricanes in Florida, flooding in Illinois and countless tornadoes across the Southeast, but none of those disasters could prepare John Manners, a Tellico Village resident, for what he’d encounter in the aftermath of the West, Texas plant explosion. “It’s kind of like all the movies you ever saw as a […]
Titanic Violin unveiled at Titanic Museum
Dozens of students stood silently in a dimly lit room of the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge where they huddled quietly around a display case containing a rare, iconic artifact from the sinking of the luxury liner more than 100 years ago. The violin that belonged to Wallace Hartley went on display this week at […]
White Pine Night of Stars
Monday night White Pine Elementary and Middle School put on their annual Night of Stars, a show that provides a stage for the talents of many Cyclones. The show has run annually since 1997 and continues to be an eagerly awaited time of year by the students and community. Students gave the community a wonderful […]
New Life for a Condemned Theater
On the Parkway in Pigeon Forge sits a theater that barely escaped the wrecking ball. The theater, which was once home to Magic Beyond Belief, had been gutted and was in the process of being demolished. It had once been the scene of a popular magic show that had brought delight to legions of visitors. […]
Carson-Newman’s Appalachian Outreach Ministry receives $20,000 grant
Appalachian Outreach, an auxiliary ministry of Carson-Newman University, was recently selected to receive a $20,000 grant thanks to the Walmart’s Fighting Against Hunger national campaign. AO was one of 60 agencies chosen nation-wide to receive the $20,000 grant. “I was very excited because it was a national campaign,” smiled Jean-Ann Washam, director of AO. “I […]
Dolly Day
Last Friday was a big day for Sevier County’s favorite daughter, Dolly Parton who opened a new ride at her popular water park and rode in the Homecoming Parade honoring her along the parkway. The festivities began with members of the media and a handful of VIP guests at Splash Country, Parton’s. The reigning queen […]
Mt. Horeb Golf Classic
As the last day of the 1st year approaches, Jefferson County’s newest school is looking to add to the newly established playground, as well as funding other school needs and wants. Mount Horeb Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization hosted a Golf Tournament last week to raise funds for the new school. The event was held […]
Local Modern Woodmen Members Honor Hometown Hero Garland McCoig
Garland McCoig, of Dandridge, was honored with a special dinner at Shoney’s for countless hours of service to the community by local Modern Woodmen of America members. McCoig was honored for his dedication to the safety and well-being of the people in Jefferson County; his past service as Sheriff; his association with the Dandridge Volunteer […]
Barbeque and Bluegrass Take Over Sevierville Friday & Saturday
This past weekend the annual Bloomin’ Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival, voted the Southeast Tourism Society Festival of the Year, was held in historic downtown Sevierville, Tennessee. This festival was a free family oriented event focusing on the celebration of spring time, world-class bluegrass music, and delicious championship barbecue. Throughout the festival teams from across the […]
“Lakeside At The Point” Summer Kick-Off
Lakeside at The Point was bubbling with activity on Thursday evening as they hosted a customer appreciation night. The prime waterfront location was a great backdrop for the event. Proprietors Eva and Richard Talley welcomed guest to the floating restaurant located on the water’s edge of The Point Marina. Guests enjoyed the tasty fare, while […]
