Spooky Tales
Halloween is the perfect time for spooky tales, and I really enjoy all of the hoopla of the season. I adore all things (well, almost all things) dramatic and very few things are more dramatic than Halloween. I even live in a home that is haunted and it has been documented by paranormal experts as […]
JackRocks
Do you remember the game of jacks or jackrocks? A rubber ball, and jacks made of metal or plastic. were required for the game. The jacks were scattered loosely into the play area. Players bounced the ball off the ground, then picked up jacks, and catch the ball before it bounces for a second time. […]
Thank you, Teacher
Spoiler Alert! I’m naming names here. My recollections of teachers are strong, and I remember all of them. Mrs. Kiser (room 103) taught me the “ball and stick” method of printing the alphabet; Mrs. Donohue unveiled to me the mysteries of phonics; Mrs. Bunnell opened my eyes to the world of literature. The list goes […]
Selecting Toys
Seeing the push of marketing companies to rush the Christmas shopping season, I wanted to give my tips on toy selection. When selecting toys for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, etc., there are a few things to keep in mind. Before buying, consider these questions. Is the toy age appropriate? Always consider the child’s developmental […]
Hot Dog Mummies
My daughter had a Halloween party this past weekend, and I was looking for some simple but fun food to make for it. I came across a picture of hot dog mummies and knew this was a perfect fit. Hot dogs wrapped in crescent roll dough with dots of cheese for eyes – easy to […]
Calling All Bikers for Elf Shoppe Bike-a-Thon!
Come support Appalachian Outreach by riding in the Elf Shoppe’s bike-a-thon on: November 23rd 10:00am It is about a 4.5mile ride in Jefferson City. The ride will begin in the Big Lots parking lot. Email or call for more info 865-755-3263 or email expressionspas@gmail.com
Betty Catlett Honored by Carson-Newman University’s Women of Vision
Carson-Newman’s Women of Vision organization (WOV) honored Jefferson City’s Betty Catlett with the group’s Distinguished Service Award during a recent donor recognition dinner held on the University’s campus. The dinner, held in Stokely Memorial Cafeteria, recognized numerous individuals for their support of the University. During the evening, Kay O’Brien, who serves as WOV’s president recognized […]
BREAKING NEWS! – Multiple Citizens File Suit For Open Records
A group of citizens has filed a complaint in Chancery Court seeking a declaration that the Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC) is subject to the requirements of the Open Meetings Act and the Public Records Act. The Complaint was filed on Thursday, October 24, 2013, in Jefferson County and names the members of […]
Restaurateur Jeff Rigsby Opens Bojangles’ Restaurant in Dandridge
Entrepreneur Jeff Rigsby celebrated the grand opening of his Bojangles’ franchise location at 690 Highway 92 South in Dandridge on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. For added excitement, guests had chances at free and discounted food and could participate in raffle drawings throughout the day. Passers-by were also greeted with a friendly wave and welcome from […]
Jefferson County Commission – Be There or Be Square
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Meeting on October 21, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Patterson. With a Motion from Commissioner Akard and 2nd from Commissioner Kesterson the Minutes were Approved. With a Motion […]
IDB – Local incentives to attract economic growth
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board met on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in the Jefferson County Health Department. The Meeting was Called to Order by Board Chairman Masters. Present for Roll Call were Board Members Keck, Worley, Kisabeth, Jenkins and Shelton. With a Motion from Kisabeth and 2nd from Keck the Minutes were Approved. The […]
Jefferson County Landfill Options Subject of Audit Committee Meeting
The Jefferson County Audit Committee met on Monday, October 31, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Griffith. Previous Meeting Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Committee Member Estes and 2nd from Committee Member Jett. Waste Connections […]
Value-Added Beef Workshop: What You Should Know About Beef Quality and Meat Cuts
November 4, 2013—Knoxville – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm November 5, 2013—Murfreesboro – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm November 6, 2013—Jackson – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm The workshop will include presentations and discussion on: Factors Affecting Carcass Yield – Conversion of Cattle to Carcass, Yield of Saleable Product, USDA Yield Grades Factors Affecting Meat Quality – USDA […]
Jefferson City Library Phillips Completes First Year of Public Library Management Program
Jefferson City Public Library would like to congratulate Mrs. Donna Phillips, Assistant Library Director, for being accepted and successfully completing the first year of The Public Library Management Program. Mrs. Phillips is one of twenty-four (24) Library directors/branch managers to be accepted into this Public Library Institute. This is an intensive training program that increases […]
Corker, Alexander, Blunt: Attacks Against Christians in Egypt Warrant A Clear U.S. Response
In a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, and Senators Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Roy Blunt, R-Mo., said recent reports of more frequent, targeted attacks against Coptic churches and individuals in Egypt “warrants a clear U.S. response.” “Egypt’s Christian minority and their […]
Dining With Democrats, November 1, 2013
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites county Democrats to gather for our November First Friday Dining With Democrats dutch treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, November 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant in Dandridge. We will be gathering and eating in the large center room. Reservations are helpful and can be made […]