White Pine Celebrates Golden Achievement with Congressman Phil Roe, M.D.
White Pine School honored students with a Golden Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Director of Jefferson County Schools, Dr. Charles Edmonds, and White Pine School Principal Walker were on hand to congratulate students on their academic achievement in the 2013-2014 school year. Keynote Speaker for the event was U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. […]
RICHARD W. “DICKIE” HILL
RICHARD W. “DICKIE” HILL, age 61, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away on May 21, 2014. He was a retired steel worker and a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and grandfather who will be greatly missed by many family and friends. Preceded in death by his […]
MICHAEL LEWIS HAMILTON
MICHAEL LEWIS HAMILTON, age 63, born April 18, 1951, spent his life in retail management until his health took it from him 2 ½ years ago. He fought a long, hard battle to the end. So on May 21, 2014 he finally got to go home to see face to face his Master and Lord […]
Dandridge Farmers Market Grand Opening for the 2014 Growing Season is May 24
This year the Dandridge Farmers Market will open on Saturday May 24. The market is open rain or shine and is located at the corner parking lot at Gay and Meeting Streets (downtown stoplight intersection), one block north of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Market hours are 9 A.M. to Noon. The May 24 Farmers Market […]
Dandridge Elementary School Receives Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant for Playground Revitalization Project
The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded a $4,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grant to Dandridge Elementary School for the revitalization of the school playground by painting games on asphalt areas. Dandridge Elementary School is one of more than 350 schools across the United States to be awarded a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant […]
Wahl set to begin play at NCAA Division I Championships
ETSU junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) is just hours away from facing the toughest individual challenge of her college golf career – and she couldn’t be happier. When she walks onto the golf course at the Tulsa County Club on Tuesday, Wahl will become only the second ETSU women’s golfer to ever compete in the […]
TDOT Suspends All Lane Closure Activity for Busy Holiday Weekend
Road construction won’t slow motorists down as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 23 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected […]
Inky Johnson Speaks For Maury Middle Athletics
Former University of Tennessee football standout, Inquoris “Inky” Johnson, now an inspirational speaker, spoke to benefit Maury Middle School Athletics on Friday night at First Baptist Church in Dandridge. Inky Johnson has not always been an “inspirational” speaker, but his life story is so inspiring to so many others that it is hard to call […]
Active Shooter Drill at Jefferson Middle
THP, Jefferson County School personnel, Jefferson City Police Dept., White Pine Police, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Dept. SORT team and K-9 Draco, Jefferson City Fire, Jefferson County EMS, Fema, Tema, JCHS criminal Justice students, Jefferson County E911 and evaluators from surrounding agencies took part in an active shooter training drill at Jefferson Middle School. As a […]
Giant Yard Sale – Saturday, May 31, 2014
Giant Yard Sale – Saturday, May 31 – 8am to Noon – 754 Hinchey Hollow Road New Market
RUBY LEE McCARTER
Ruby Lee McCarter, age 88, of White Pine, TN passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Center on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 after a brief illness. She was a retired sewing machine operator from Shelby Williams. Ruby was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Sevierville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Minyard “Mack” […]
IDA PEARL HARBIN
IDA PEARL HARBIN, age 79, of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 19, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Browns Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Dora Harbin; brothers, Elmer, Joshua and I. G. Harbin. Survived by close friend, Doris Carpenter; sisters, […]
2014 Educators in the Workplace Schedule Released
Partners in the regional Innovation Valley economic development effort are pleased to announce the schedule for the 2014 Educators in the Workplace series this summer. Since 2009, the series has provided an opportunity for educators to meet with area business professionals and learn about the essential skills needed to thrive in each workplace setting. Each […]
Cub Scout Sign-Ups for Jefferson County, May 22, 2014
Cub Scout Sign-Ups for Jefferson County Dandridge Elementary School Cafeteria This Thursday, 22 May 6:30pm Any boy who will be in grades 1-5 this coming fall. Cost to Join $16 one-time annual fee Questions/Can’t make it?… Call Christian Nelms @ 865-310-5515 Financial Assistance for those who qualify
Todd Collins Classic To Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley
The Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley held its annual Todd Collins Golf Classic at Lost Creek Golf Club on May 1, 2014. The Classic is a one of the Boys and Girls Club’s biggest fund raiser, and golfers from around the area helped raise over $20000.00. Local area dentists Warren Stinson and Dale […]
KYLENE WEST
KYLENE WEST, age 79, of Talbott, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 19, 2014 after a long battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Kyle and Joella Cline; an older brother, James; and younger brother, Walter Frank Cline, all of Talbott. Survived by husband, Marshall “Hix” […]