May Plant of the Month: Chinese fringetree
For beauty, durability and adaptability, Chinese fringetree (Chionanthus retusus) should head anyone’s list for a small flowering tree. It features glossy foliage and white lacy flowers in late spring. The foliage is attractive throughout the season — a shiny dark green that looks clean and polished through even the dog days of summer. Fall color […]
Carson-Newman Honors Program celebrates 50 years
Fifty years ago, Dr. Paul Brewer began a tradition of excellence and academic achievement at Carson-Newman University for the University’s brightest and most engaged students. “I started the honors program a long time ago when I was carrying a 15-hour teaching load. I was assistant football coach and had a wife and three little boys,” […]
Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR Scholarships Awarded
The Samuel Doak Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship was awarded by Mary Jane Coleman, Samuel Doak Chapter’s Scholarship Chairman on April 25, 2013. This Scholarship is offered to a senior student at Morristown Hamblen High School-East, Morristown Hamblen High School-West, Jefferson County High School, and Grainger County High School. The winner […]
Dandridge Library Welcomes Author Ginger Burchett
Local Author, Ginger Burchett at the Dandridge Library signing her book: History Tidbits of Jefferson County Tennessee 1940 thru 1975
Jefferson County 4-H Shooters Host Annual Banquet & Auction
The Jefferson County 4-H Patriot Shooters held their much anticipated annual auction and banquet Saturday evening. The shooters were busy as hosts to over 200 in attendance who came out to eat and bid. Coach and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Officer Wayne Rich saw his team win a National Team Championship last year as well as […]
Jefferson County Tomorrow Updates Members On Recent County Developments
Article Submitted by Annette Loy Jefferson County Tomorrow members met Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at New Market School. The purpose of the meeting was to provide citizens with an update on recent county developments of interest to the group. Several members of the Save Our Farms and Homes group(SOFAH) were also in attendance. […]
Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Season Kicks Off May 11th
The Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series kicks off the 2013 Season Saturday May 11th featuring two very entertaining groups: Cruiser Mike and Hot Asphalt along with local favorite GRITS From Dumplin Valley, who will have plenty of their highly acclaimed debut TN Weather CD on hand for a special price of only $9. This event […]
Historic Mossy Creek District Elects New Officers
The Historic Mossy Creek District Board of Directors is continuing to work to revitalize downtown Jefferson City in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and local city government. The non-profit organization recently elected new officers who will provide leadership for the efforts to move a plan forward that proposes to add a new festival area, […]
Carson-Newman Life Directions Center has record year
Carson-Newman University’s Life Directions Center has made record strides this semester to lower the number of deciding students. “A ‘deciding student’ is a student who has not yet declared a major,” explains Coordinator for Deciding Students and Advising, Tammy Renalds. “We call them ‘deciding’ because these students are in the process of selecting their major.” […]
Go “On the Razzle” at the Clarence Brown Theatre!
“If only I could look back on a day when I was fancy free, a real razzle of a day packed with adventure and high jinks, a day to remember…” The hilarious “On the Razzle” plays on the Clarence Brown Theatre main stage April 25-May 12, 2013. When their boss goes away, two country store […]
Letter To The Editor: Questions To Ponder
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Submitted by: Annette Loy SO…what’s so wrong with a bedroom community? Jefferson County is often called a “bedroom community” That means that most of our citizens go outside the county to seek employment. They go to Morristown, Sevierville, Knoxville and other surrounding areas and then they come “home” to Jefferson County […]
CRUISIN’ AND GROOVIN’ IN HISTORIC DANDRIDGE
Love history? Love classic cars? Love oldies music? And what about prizes and great food? Then head to the lovely and historic town of Dandridge, Tennessee on May 11 and you’ll find it all. When local Dandridge merchants decided on a cruise-in type event for a new spring attraction in 2010, little did they know […]
Show Us Your Agri-Art… New Reader Photos
The Post is celebrating different aspects of beauty in Jefferson County. Jefferson County is home to some of the best agricultural scenery in the United States and we would love to see pictures of your version of Agri-Art. It may be a great animal shot, an interesting barn, wildflowers on a fence or the lawn […]
New Market Teachers Vs. NMVFD Annual Match Up For Relay For Life
The New Market Community came out on Friday evening to support New Market Elementary School in their quest to raise funds for Relay for Life. An annual Spring event, the softball game that pits New Market Elementary teachers and staff against the New Market Volunteer Fire Department is a favorite community activity. Though the weather […]
C-N Forensics Team, Coach, earn national titles at Christian College Nationals
Callie Booher and Chance Lewis became national forensic champions in their respective categories at the Christian College Nationals held March 9-11 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. “They amaze me constantly,” said C-N Forensics Coach, Chip Hall, who was named Forensics Coach of the Year at the event. “They represent this school in such a positive way […]
UT Gardens named as Tennessee’s botanical garden
Governor Bill Haslam has signed a bill designating the University of Tennessee Gardens as the official botanical garden for the Volunteer State. The UT Gardens are operated by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and can be found in three locations: the UTIA campus in Knoxville, the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in […]
