Elfis and the Sleigh Riders Back Again
Youth Builders of Dandridge hosted their 3rd Annual Christmas Production, Elfis and the Sleigh Riders, on Thursday December, 11, 2014 in the Dandridge Elementary Cafeteria. The play was preformed by a group of students from the fourth and fifth grades at Piedmont Elementary, Dandridge Elementary, and Mount Horeb Elementary Schools and provides a great opportunity […]
Bush Brothers Chairman Speaks To Carson-Newman University Graduates
Carson-Newman University held its Winter Commencement Undergraduate Ceremony on Friday morning, Dec. 12. During the service, the University graduated some 60 students before family and friends in Holt Fieldhouse. James Ethier, chairman of the board for Bush Brothers & Company, delivered the commencement address. Ethier said his family’s enterprise is rooted in integrity, responsibility, trust […]
JAXSON LEVI PARROTT
JAXSON LEVI PARROTT, infant son of Daniel and Gerena Parrott born November 22, 2014 passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014. He is survived by his parents; sisters, Michaela, Charity and twin sister, Raegan Parrott; brothers, Jaden and Joseph Parrott; maternal grandparents, Terry and Michelle Reed of Jonesville, VA and Loretta and Mike Phillips and Nona […]
Potts Chosen For Finance Director
The Jefferson County Finance Committee has offered Langdon Potts the position of Jefferson County Finance Director. In a 6-1 vote, the decision went to Potts on Friday afternoon, December 12, 2014, following an afternoon of interviews. According to information provided by the Finance Committee, five candidates were afforded interviews from a field of 11 applicants. […]
Snickers is a 2-1/2 Year old Neutered Male
Snickers is a 2-1/2 yr old neutered male. Snickers has been at the shelter since summer and needs a loving family. Snickers adoption fee is $35.
Molly is a 6 mo Old Shar Pei/Hound Mix
Molly is a 6 mo old Shar Pei/Hound mix. Molly has had surgery on her eyes and is ready for her new home and loving family. Molly is spayed and available for $75.
Avery is an 8 yr Old Neutered Male Chihuahua/Terrier Mix
Avery is an 8 yr old neutered male Chihuahua/Terrier mix. Avery is eligible for our senior-to-senior adoption program. Avery’s adoption fee is $75.
Diesel is a 2 1/2 Year Old Male Shepard/Rottweiler Mix
Diesel is a 2-1/2 yr old male Shepard/Rottweiler mix. His owner, who is in the military, has been deployed to Iraq and was unable to find anyone to care for Diesel. He had no other choice than to drop Diesel off at the shelter. Diesel would do best in a home with no other animals […]
Vols Heading to …….Taxslayer.com Bowl
Many Volunteer fans have been making plans to go to the University of Tennessee’s bowl game for a week now. Speculation and anticipation of which bowl was the only question left to answer, with many local media and national media outlets claiming the Vols to go to either the Liberty Bowl, Music City Bowl, or […]
Science Fair Winners Announced
Jefferson County students recently participated in the County wide Science Fair. The event was hosted by Dandridge Elementary School and school level winners were on hand to present their projects. Student participants presented their projects at their independent elementary schools for judging. Top winners were invited to the County wide Science Fair, where their projects […]
Hatfield scores 14 in road loss at King
The King University men’s basketball team connected on 16 three-pointers as the Tornado led wire-to-wire in a 91-52 victory over visiting Tusculum College Tuesday night at Student Center Complex. King (6-1) forced 27 Tusculum turnovers on the evening, resulting into 31 points for the home team Thirteen (13) different KU players found their way into the scoring column as the Tornado recorded its fifth consecutive win. […]
Haslam Outlines Initiatives To Support Teachers
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced several key initiatives to support Tennessee teachers in response to direct feedback from educators across the state. The proposals reflect input that the governor received during statewide meetings with more than 150 educators and that came out of an education summit he co-hosted with Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and […]
SYLVIA INEZ DUNWOODY
SYLVIA INEZ DUNWOODY, age 93, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Inez was a devoted wife, mother, auntie, grandmother and friend. She was a member of Boyd Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James Carl Dunwoody; sisters, Marie, Medora and Louise; brother, Howard; and son, […]
Be Prepared for the Holidays: Get a Flu Shot
The holidays are almost here, a time to be with family and friends, but it’s also cold and flu season. Influenza-like illnesses are slowly increasing across the Volunteer State and the Tennessee Department of Health encourages all Tennesseans who have not yet received a flu vaccine to get one now. “Getting a flu vaccine is […]
WAYNE H. “DOBY” WELCH
WAYNE H. “DOBY” WELCH, age 74, of the Chestnut Hill community of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday morning, December 8, 2014. He was co-owner of The Hobby Shop of Chestnut Hill Inc. (an 18-wheeler truck repair shop), and was a popular multi-talented craftsman who was known for his keen ability to fix, repair or customize […]
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the application deadline for the dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP) will be extended until Dec. 19, 2014. The program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, protects participating dairy producers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls […]