Diana Lynn Moore
Diana L. Moore, age 75 of Sevierville, TN passed away Monday afternoon, November 7, 2022 at her home. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was well loved by all that knew her, and she will be greatly missed. Diana is survived by her husband of 44 years, Alan Moore; children, Melissa Williams, […]
Vickey Lynn Reed
VICKEY LYNN REED, age 59, gained her new body on November 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Reed; father, Clyde Moore; and infant niece, Christy Moore. Survivors include mother, Catherine Shepherd; stepfather, Ronald Shepherd; brothers, Danny Moore, Jimmy Moore (Kim); sister, Cindy Clabo (Tom); and many nieces and nephews she […]
Penny A. Parker Houseright
Penny Parker Houseright, age 60 of Dandridge, TN passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 following a brief illness. She was a member of the Swann’s Chapel Baptist Church and worked many years at Pioneer Petroleum Co. Penny was dearly loved by her family and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by […]
James Earl Dukes
James “Jim” Dukes went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022, at the age of 94. Though he was not our biological father and grandfather, he was wholeheartedly our family’s beloved “Pop” and “Pappaw.” He showed us by example the true meaning of being a faithful and loving spouse to our Mammaw, a […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Facilities Committee Meeting, November 21, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Facilities Committee Members, Jefferson County Residents, and all others who may be interested that there will be a Facilities Committee Meeting Monday November 21,2022, at 4:30 This meeting will be held in the Jefferson County Historic Courthouse. Located at 202 W. Main St. Dandridge, TN 37725 NOTICE […]
GOOD STUFF – Community Supports Isaiah 117 House This Saturday – Two Big Events
GOOD STUFF is a column sponsored by RESCUE 180, dedicated to spotlighting the good side of the news. Saturday is a big day for Isaiah 117 House. For those who have seen posters and fund-raising events for the local Isaiah 117 House and have wondered exactly what the non profit is about, Isaiah 117 House […]
AEC Provides Grant to Local Schools for New Robotics Program
AEC is collaborating with The Jefferson County Department of Education to develop a robotics program in the elementary setting. The Cooperative will establish a pilot program to begin in one elementary school and include third through fifth grade students. A grant of $4,101.97 from AEC will provide the seed money to launch the pilot program, […]
THE LEARNING CURVE – Dotson Key Component Of Successful Public Education
THE LEARNING CURVE is a column sponsored by Doug Ibbetson, Jefferson County School Commissioner, spotlighting those in the educational community who make a significant contribution to the success of Jefferson County School System. All successful companies have many components that make them run and that concept is the same for public education. While the faces […]
Optimus Health and Physical Therapy Center Opens In Dandridge
Optimus Health and Physical Therapy Center has opened a new location in Dandridge, Tennessee. A well recognized name in physical therapy in Jefferson City for many years, the additional new location at 118 East Meeting Street ( Suite A) in Dandridge provides the convenient option of an established practice to patients in the greater Dandridge […]
#HEROES – Jefferson County Rescue Squad Heroes At Halloween
#Heroes is a column sponsored by Dr. Warren K. Stinson, DDS, Jefferson City, TN, spotlighting local heroes throughout the community from all walks of service. Jefferson County Rescue Squad has long been a staple volunteer organization that provides relief to citizens of Jefferson County that find themselves in distress. The Rescue Squad does both water […]
Charles “Charlie” Robert Blake
CHARLES “CHARLIE” ROBERT BLAKE, age 74 of New Market, TN , passed away November 2, 2022. He was a member of Dumplin Baptist Church, and a veteran of the U.S. Army Vietnam Era. Preceded in death by wife, Brenda Kay Cate Blake; parents, Claude and Myrtle Blake; father-in-law and mother-in-law, D. F. and Wilma Cate; […]
White Pine student named to class of Tennessee Tech Trailblazers
A local student has been selected to be part of Tennessee Tech University’s Trailblazers class, bringing together top students at Tech to take campus visits and student recruitment to a personal level. John Clark, a chemical engineering and foreign languages double major from White Pine, is among the new class of Trailblazers. Clark will be […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County Commission Stands Up for Medical Freedom of Tennessee Guardsmen
When Captain Mickey Shelton signed up to serve in the Tennessee Army National Guard, he made a commitment to answer the call of duty to the state of Tennessee in times of crisis and natural disaster, and to defend the nation if deployed overseas. He never expected to fight his own government for medical freedom […]
Jeff Depew Seeks Re-Election For Dandridge Aldermen (City Council)
Jeff Depew, of 787 Cherokee Drive, Dandridge, announces his candidacy for the seat of Alderman (City Council) for the Town of Dandridge. Jeff is currently a member of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, serving his first full term on the Board. In his time as Alderman for the Town of Dandridge, Depew has supported […]
Gail Lynn Miller
Gail Lynn Miller, age 67, of Dandridge, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at her home. She was born and raised in Dandridge the daughter of the late Jason and Johnny Morie Miller and sister of the late Darrell Miller. Survived by sister Ann Miller Fox (Ricky), aunt, Dorothy Morie, special friends Pam and Glenda […]
Park temporarily closes trails in the Gatlinburg area due to bear activity
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials temporarily closed the Gatlinburg Trail between Gatlinburg and Sugarlands Visitor Center, and also the Twin Creeks Trail between Gatlinburg and the Twin Creeks Science and Education Center. Both trails are closed due to a large concentration of black bears feeding on acorns. The trails will remain closed until further […]