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 […]
C-N’s ‘Finals Round Up’ is the cure for end of semester stress
A big sloppy kiss from a four-legged friend may be the key to forgetting the stress of dreaded finals, or perhaps a ride on a mechanical bull will send the stress flying. Carson-Newman University’s Counseling Services and Life Directions Center with cooperation from several other campus groups sponsored “the Finals Round Up” to help students […]
East Tennessee Beauty High And Low
The Swallowtail Butterfly is a beautiful sight and one that is fairly common in East Tennessee. In fact, Tennessee is fortunate to have around 130 species of butterflies hovering among its hills and valleys. The Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly is the State Butterfly of Tennessee and can be found across the State. In recent years, there has […]
Swann & Tubbs Winners of Patriot 5K
The first annual Patriot 5k took place this past Friday in Jefferson City. The race began and ended at the Jefferson County High School with a scenic route throughout the county. All age groups from fourteen years and up were invited to come and walk, run, or bike the course. The racers started out bright […]
Strawberry Plains Spring Festival
This last Friday Strawberry Plains held their annual Spring Festival at Rush Strong School. The Festival is held by the Strawberry Plains Community Alliance which takes part in many varying community enhancement initiatives. The organization is currently working towards reconstructing the community sidewalks ultimately in the down town area. All proceeds from Friday’s festival went […]
Grimaldi Takes 1st Place In Regional 4-H Competition
All Saints’ Episcopal School fifth grader, Caitlyn Grimaldi, competed in the regional 4-H demonstration competition on Thursday, May 9, 2013. She competed against more than 10 other county winners from East Tennessee. She won the competition with her demonstration on “How to Make a Milkshake!”
O’Quinn Receives Eagle Scout Designation
Jacob O’Quinn achieves Eagle Scout on May 11, 2013 at First Baptist Church Jefferson City,Tn. Jacob was the 90th Eagle Scout of Troop 76 that received the Eagle Scout. Pictured here with his Father Scott O’Quinn and His Mother LaDuska O’Quinn. A small Reception was held after the ceremony.
