Letters To The Editor
Letter To The Editor Submitted by: Don Cameron, BS – agriculture, MBA – real estate and urban development, and lifelong citizen of Jefferson County As a lifelong citizen of Jefferson County, I have followed the news articles regarding the proposed Mega Site. Also I followed the news articles associated with the “Building a Better Future” […]
Students Lead Litter Grant Program Across County
The Jefferson County Litter Grant Program will soon be making its way into local elementary schools with the assistance of Shelia Evans and the Jefferson County High School Service Learning Class. Evans, who teaches the class, will lead students in a program that will be presented across Jefferson County. The Litter Grant is a Tennessee […]
UT Gardens April 2013 Plant of the Month: Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Little Honey’
Few plants brighten up a shady spot in the garden like oakleaf hydrangea ‘Little Honey’. In April, its new foliage emerges a luminescent yellow and ages to chartreuse by midsummer. Its small 5- to 6-inch white, cone-shaped panicles are at their best in mid-June and are nondescript compared to other oakleaf hydrangeas, but the foliage […]
Fire Fighters Recognized at Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud
Firefighters and first responders who took part in battling a massive blaze that swept across more than 400 acres of land last week were recognized at the Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud Friday night for their efforts. “We wanted to show our support and appreciation for what they did,” said Rob Scheer, president and CEO […]
Happy Easter Jefferson County
The New Market community gathered on Saturday morning to celebrate the coming of Easter with their annual Easter Parade. Children lined the streets, Easter baskets in hand, to see the line of fire engines, tiny cars, floats and horses and riders make the trek down Old Andrew Johnson Highway. Some of the young residents of […]
First Baptist Church of Dandridge Celebrates With Traditional Easter Egg Hunt
It has been a long-standing tradition of both young and old to partake in the annual Easter festivities that become so abundant in the area this time of year. The most popular of these festivities is, undoubtedly, the numerous Easter egg hunts. The tradition of Easter eggs come from the lost symbolism associated with the […]
New Market Baptist Church Presents Live “Trail To The Empty Tomb”
As the grocery shelves become crammed full to the point of overflowing with chocolate bunnies, bright candies, and every type of egg dying kit possible, the tradition of Easter seems to be ever more developing into a commercial holiday. However, there are still many local citizens who actively celebrate the ancient meaning of the holiday. […]
PAA Kicks Off Fishing Season On Douglas Lake
Jefferson County is knee deep in boats this weekend, as The Professional Anglers Association kicked off the fishing season on Douglas Lake. Ninety nine anglers were on Douglas Lake in hopes of making the cut and lading the big one. The three day tournament is sponsored by Bass Pro Shop and has drawn some big […]
Pack 194’s Need For Speed
Saturday morning Pack 194 converged on Butler-Blanc Gymnasium with brilliantly crafted dragsters all with the checkered flag in mind. The Pinewood Derby is an event enjoyed by Scout Packs all over the country and Jefferson City was the venue this past weekend. By the end of the morning, all times were in and designs were […]
JCHS Seniors Perform “Footloose” Before A Sold Out Crowd
This week, Jefferson County High School performed their annual senior playat Carson-Newman University. This year’s production of choice was the well-known Footloose. The level of talent displayed by these young adults was astounding. The casting was excellent, with each role being brought to life by the actor/actress in question. Despite the fact that these students […]
JCHS FFA Annual Tractor and Truck Pull, April 6, 2013
The Jefferson County High School Chapter of the FFA (Future Farmers Of America) will be having it’s annual tractor and truck pull at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Jefferson City on Saturday, April 6, 2013. This Pull is a fundraiser for the organization and proceeds are used to fund scholarships, student awards, convention trips, etc. […]
Carson-Newman University honors Billy Graham as “Evangelist of the 20th Century”
Throughout his ministry, the Reverend Billy Graham has earned many titles and recognitions: evangelist, author, minister, and spiritual advisor to U.S. presidents. Carson-Newman University felt one title was missing. On March 22, the Jefferson City, Tennessee, school named Mr. Graham, “Evangelist of the 20thCentury.” The recognition was presented to Graham at his home in Montreat, […]
Holy Week Services in Dandridge
The Dandridge Ministerial Association will be hosting their annual Holy Week Services at various local churches. Services will be Monday –Friday at 12 noon and a lunch will be available immediately following the brief service for a donation of $5 per person. The proceeds of the lunch will go to support the Dandridge Ministerial Association […]
Young speakers compete in county speech contest
On , March 18th and 19th, area students competed in a county speech contest sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal financial services organization. It was held in the main room at the Rescue Squad building in Dandridge Prior to this contest, the students had already won first, second or third place in their […]
American Red Cross accepts $10,000 donation from TeamHealth
The American Red Cross received a $10,000 donation on March 18 from TeamHealth to support its humanitarian services. The check was presented at the TeamHealth offices in Knoxville, TN. The donation stems from TeamHealth’s 2012 holiday card campaign. Recipients of the annual TeamHealth holiday card were directed to a special website, TeamHealthGives.com, where they could […]
Carson-Newman’s WOV presents Harmon with inaugural Service Award
Carson-Newman University’s Women of Vision (WOV) recognized Donna Harmon as the recipient of the first WOV Distinguished Service Award. In honor of Harmon’s example of the organization’s ideals and purpose, a framed drawing of Sarah Swan Residence Hall was presented to Harmon by C-N’s First Lady and WOV chair Kay O’Brien during the WOV’s inaugural […]
