The Boys Of Summers Past, JCHS Alumni Games
The boys of summers past hit the field on Saturday to have a little fun and support their favorite home team. Jefferson County High School Patriots Baseball Team hosted an alumni game at Holland Field. Past members of the Patriot Baseball Team dusted off their gloves to help raise funds for 2013 team. Events started […]
Carson-Newman students bring warmth to Children’s Hospital patients
Members of Carson-Newman University’s Alpha Lambda Delta were recently involved in making blankets for babies at Children’s Hospital. Twenty members of the underclassman honor society made over 30 tie fleece blankets that were then delivered to the Knoxville hospital. Knoxville’s Chelsea Buchanan, who serves as special assistant to the society’s president and advisors, said that […]
CASNR students attend International Poultry Expo
How do 19 students get 87 interviews with 27 companies in three days? A group of students from the University of Tennessee College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources did just that when they participated in the College Student Career Program sponsored by the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association. The program was held in conjunction […]
Kingsport Aquatic Center Announces Facebook Page
Anticipation is building for the mid-May opening of the KingsportAquaticCenter, and the region’s residents and visitors can now keep up with the latest developments and news via the center’s new Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/swimkingsport. “Every day people tell me how excited they are about the opening of the Kingsport Aquatic Center and that they look […]
Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss at Dandridge Library
On March 1,2013 the Dandridge Library had a birthday celebration with a wonderful turnout for Dr. Seuss. The children and parents enjoyed cat whiskers, stories and games. Special thanks to FoodCity of Dandridge for the donation of cookies for the children to take home in their goodie bags, they were delicious!
Tandy Cronyn to Star in Solo Performance at the Carousel Theatre
Veteran actor Tandy Cronyn will star in the “The Tall Boy” at the Clarence Brown Theatre’s Carousel Theatre on March 14 and 16 at 8:00 p.m. The productions are free and open to the public. A talkback will follow each of the performances. “This play tells an important and moving story about the fragility and […]
School Director’s Art Gallery Winner Jasmine Ramos
Jasmine Ramos won the Jefferson County Director’s Gallery Award for grades K-2. She did a “symmetrical” owl using crayon resist, and did a fabulous job. Jasmine is in 1st grade with Mrs. Hayes at White Pine School and her art teacher is Miranda Lewis.
Have fun with the family at the UT Gardens Eggstravaganza
The University of Tennessee Gardens is holding its annual Easter egg hunt “Eggstravaganza” on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Children’s Easter crafts, spring activities and visits with the Easter Bunny will be held on the Gardens’ Friendship Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Egg hunts will be held in […]
Carson-Newman to hold Mossy Creek Health Expo
The second Mossy Creek Health Expo is coming just in time to help those revive well-intentioned New Year’s goals of nutrition and exercise. Located in Carson-Newman University’s Blye-Poteat Hall, The Mossy Creek Health Expo will address nutritional needs, physical activity, stress management, and economic and spiritual well-being. Between 3 and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March […]
UT, NC State scientists secure nearly $2 million grant to improve produce safety
A group of scientists at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and North Carolina State University are working together to improve the safety of organic produce — naturally. Their study, “Alternative Post-harvest Washing Solutions to Enhance the Microbial Safety and Quality of Organic Fresh Produce,” began last fall. The four-year project is supported by […]
JCHS Baseball Annual Alumni Baseball Games, Saturday, March 9th
The JCHS baseball team is sponsoring our annual alumni baseball games and chili supper on Saturday March 9th. The day will start with a yard sale worked by the freshman baseball team on Saturday morning at the school near the entrance off highway 92. The alumni games will begin around 9:45 am where the baseball […]
Jefferson County Schools Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day
March 2, 1904 was the birthday of Dr. Seuss. In remembrance, children and adults alike took the time to do a bit of extra reading on Friday. Schools across the county celebrated each in their own unique way. In Talbot Elementary there were pets around every corner, if it related to a story you could […]
Sunday Final Day of EXPO
The Jefferson County Business Expo and Home Show 2013 is in full swing at the new Activity Center adjacent to the Field of Dreams in Dandridge. More than ninety vendors are present at the show, representing a wide variety of goods and services. Locals looking to do a little home updating this spring can find […]
A Great Night for Rush Strong Orphans
The smell of popcorn wafted through the air as actors scurried around preparing for the Rush Strong School Drama Club’s production of “Annie.” Trevor Roberts, Drama coach and 7th grade math teacher checked lights and installed batteries in microphones while welcoming parents and making sure performers were in their places. Trevor Roberts took over as […]
Carson-Newman University image campaign “Redefines Beauty”
Beauty is a concept many let culture define, but the definition culture derives demands perfection in a hopelessly flawed world. Carson-Newman senior Lexi B. Adams, a human services major, wants to change how beauty is understood. “Redefine Beauty,” a two-week body image campaign, challenged C-N students to not look to culture for self-worth. From Feb. […]
GRITS & Special Surprise Guests Friday Night at Dandridge Pizza and More
Grits Band was in the house on Friday evening ushering March in like a lion. The local band is busy preparing for their debut cd which will be released later this Spring. Tennessee Weather will have offer an array of original tunes, which the band has been previewing at shows in the region and beyond. […]
