Lyke New Fashion Show
Group Photo – Appearing Front L/R – Teagan Carroll, Kaitlyn Sands, Andrianna Young Row 2 – Gabrielle Ranzino, Rocio J. Auila-Olguin, Kierra Cameron Row 3 – Hannah Jackson, Victoria Ogle, Autumn Gentry Row 4 – Nicole Minton, Callie Bush Row 5 – Sarah Parrish, Tori Wilkin Jefferson County High School students were entertained during lunch […]
House Expands Second Amendment Rights For Tennesseans
House Republican lawmakers moved forward this week with several pieces of legislation aimed at expanding the Second Amendment rights of Tennesseans, with all four measures being backed by the National Rifle Association. The first measure, House Bill 1404, clarifies a bill passed last year which allows individuals to carry their firearms safely secured in the […]
Patriots Hold On, Top East 4-3
The story of Jefferson County’s young baseball season so far has been, jump out to an early lead and hold on at the end to get a win. The Patriots have been able to do just that in three of their last four ball games. Monday night was no different, as the Patriots held a […]
Welcome Spring
Following months of particularly harsh winter weather, Spring has finally arrived. The Vernal Equinox will arrive locally this year on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 12:57 p.m. Generally associated with one of two times of the year when the day and night are equal, actually that distinct divide rarely falls on the actual Vernal Equinox. […]
Dandridge Community Trust Holds Annual Membership Meeting
Dandridge Community Trust held its Annual Membership Meeting at Appalachian Training Center for Healing Arts on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.. The meeting was called to order by Trust President Jim Everett, who began by wishing the gathering a “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” and thanking Ritchie Ridley and his staff for the use […]
IDB Chairman – Usable County Land Nil
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Monthly Meeting on Monday, March 17, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Baxley, Barriero, Turner, Maples and Akard. Following a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from Commissioner Estes the Minutes […]
Errors Doom The Patriots, 9-4
Jefferson County held a lead for much of the game against arguably the preseason favorite to win the conference this season. South Doyle would have a big fifth inning and take control of the game for the remainder. South- Doyle was led by senior pitcher and Middle Tennessee State University signee, Blake Stansberry. Stansberry pitched […]
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2014, marks the annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, a cultural and religious holiday held on the alleged death date of Saint Patrick, the most popular patron-saint of Ireland. The holiday originated as a religious celebration, and to many observers remains one, as the holiday was officially placed on the liturgical calendar and […]
Class of 2014 Presents “Beauty and the Beast”
The Jefferson County High School Class of 2014 presented their Senior Play last weekend to four days of standing room only crowds. This year’s offering was Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and the students gave a stellar performance. Following the show, audience members were encouraged to interact with their favorite characters, much to the delight […]
Historical Beauty of the Wells House
Dandridge is home to many historical landmarks, and few are as exemplary of local culture and heritage as the Wells House. Located just off of Wells Spring Road, the house is currently owned by Jim and Janie Slaton. Janie is of Wells descent, and the home has been inhabited by the Wells family since April […]
Bradley Pitches Gem Against Halls, 6-4
The Jefferson County baseball team does not have any seniors on the roster. Friday afternoon, all they needed was freshman Matt Bradley. The freshman retired 20 of the 29 batters that he faced and only allowed 7 hits in seven innings. Bradley wasn’t the only Patriot leading the way for Jefferson County. Sophomore Wade Stinson […]
Girl Scouts In Full Swing
Local girl scouts were very busy last month. They kicked off the month with their annual mall lock-in. During the lock-in, the mall was closed down and the girls had a super sleep over where they were treated to music, the movie Frozen, food, crafts and many more fun activities. This year’s theme was a […]
Sonic Soaps Up To Raise Money For MDA – Still Time To Donate!
Employees of the Sonic Drive In restaurant in Dandridge were hard at work on Saturday washing cars to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Patrons of the local eatery have been donating funds, via the purchase of paper shamrocks, for several days and Saturday’s car wash offered another opportunity to give to a great […]
Cox, Patriots Ready to “Stomp The Plate”
First year Patriot Head Coach, Gaines Cox, is ready to start his “dream job” in 2014. Cox previously served as an assistant to David Holland from 1996-2001 at Jefferson County as well as coached the freshman. “It was the one job I had my eye on back when I was an assistant here. It is […]
School Board Tours JCHS Construction
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Work Session on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Jefferson County High School. Preceding the meeting, School Board Members, as well as members of the general public, toured Jefferson County High School to view renovation progress. Director of Jefferson County Schools, Dr. Charles Edmonds, presented the […]
Successful Season Ends in State Quarterfinals
The most successful season in Jefferson County history came to an end Wednesday afternoon as the Patriots fell to Oak Ridge in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA state tournament, 66-45. Jefferson County head coach said “They were the better team, they beat us.” He added “There have not been many times I’ve been able to […]
