DORIS “DOTTIE” FAYE FOSTER
DORIS “DOTTIE” FAYE FOSTER, age 78, of Dandridge, TN peacefully passed away, Thursday, August 8, 2013 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home. Dottie, who has been disabled since birth with epilepsy, was the daughter of the late Claude and Ollie (Carmichael) Foster. She was a member of the Nina Missionary Baptist Church for many years, […]
EVELYN (RIMMER) FOSTER
EVELYN (RIMMER) FOSTER, age 85, of Medina, OH passed away July 12, 2013. She is survived by her son Ray (Marilyn) Foster; sister, Ann Rimmer; grandchildren, Carolyn Hydash and Kathy Jo Foster; great-grandchildren, Tiffani Hydash and Oliva Foster; sisters-in-law, Mildred French and Marie Hill; many other family and friends. A graveside inurnment service will be […]
LARRY O. JOHNSON
LARRY O. JOHNSON, age 72, of New Market, TN passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He was a retired diesel mechanic. Larry was a beloved husband and father who will be greatly missed by all. Survived by his wife, Carol Parsons Johnson; children, Dawn Edmonds, Larry W. Johnson, Linda Biddle; […]
WAYNE K. GILES
WAYNE K. GILES, age 78, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2013 at his home following a long illness. He was born and raised in Lock Haven, PA and spent a career in aviation manufacturing with Piper Aircraft and Ratheon Aerospace. Survived by his wife, Mary F. Giles; children, Randy Giles, Bryon Giles […]
Darrell Waltrip to headline Carson-Newman NASCAR Celebrity Roast Bristol Race Week event to Benefit Boys and Girls Club
Carson-Newman University invites race fans to start their engines for Bristol race week with a NASCAR celebrity roast featuring racing legend Darrell Waltrip. The University will present the event benefiting The Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. on the school’s Jefferson City campus. The roast is open […]
Lady Patriots Unhorse Chuckey-Doak Black Knights 3-1
As the ladies’ soccer season begins, the Lady Patriots pull off a decisive victory against Chuckey-Doak’s Black Knights in a scrimmage this past Thursday. With the final score being 3-1, the Lady Patriots’ are showing a strong determination to go to this year’s Finals. The first goal came early in the first half, giving some […]
Spirit of Nations Powwow to Offer New Features
The Spirit of Nations Powwow, scheduled for August 10th in Knoxville, will be held in commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the Trail of Tears. Because of this anniversary, new features at this year’s powwow include a Cherokee language class and Cherokee traditional dancing. Also new this year will be a children’s area that will […]
Afternoon Pick-Up of Students by Parents at Jefferson County High School
Parents, We have had a very good beginning of the school year. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in helping us provide an environment as safe as possible for your children and our students. As part of our ongoing effort to insure student safety we find it necessary to alter pick-up time by parents […]
Introducing Eagle Vision, construction complete on new football video board
The gameday experience for Carson-Newman football contests at Burke-Tarr Stadium is getting a little more visual. Crews have finished construction on a 300,000 dollar video board – Eagle Vision – that now graces the northeast corner of Burke-Tarr Stadium. The board, which was paid for by a donor whom wishes to remain anonymous, is 24 […]
Jefferson County Athletes Ready for Winning Seasons – Meet The Patriots This Saturday
Though students are just starting to get into the swing of the new school year, Jefferson County High School Fall athletes are already in hot pursuit of a winning season. Golfers were hitting the links well before the first school buses were gassing up for the year and soccer has already seen their opening game. […]
Public Meeting Scheduled for State Route 92 Bridge Project – Dandridge, August 15, 2013
On Thursday, August 15th, TDOT will hold a public meeting concerning a future project to replace the State Route 92 Bridge over the French Broad River in Dandridge, TN in Jefferson County. The purpose of the meeting is to present TDOT’s recommended alternative to replace the existing bridge and to gather public input on the […]
Rehabilitation of I-40 Bridge in Jefferson County Continues – Traffic Alert, August 11, 2013
On Sunday, August 11th, lane closures will begin on the I-40 Bridge over the French Broad River in Jefferson County, near Mile Marker 424. One lane will remain open for eastbound and westbound traffic. Motorists should be aware that backups are likely during peak travel hours. Lane closures are expected to remain in place for […]
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Pro-Growth and Pro-Agriculture
Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate passed a commonsense immigration reform measure in a strongly bipartisan fashion. This was an important step in the right direction – especially for producers, farm workers and rural communities. The historic legislation passed by the Senate provides a pathway to earned citizenship for the 11 million people who are […]
Princeton Review names Carson-Newman “Best in the Southeast”
The Princeton Review: Carson-Newman University one of the “Best in the Southeast” The Princeton Review has named Carson-Newman University as one of the best schools in the Southeast. The education services company recognized the nation’s top quarter of higher education institutions in their “2014 Best Colleges: Region by Region” list. “We are very pleased to […]
NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION – TOWN ADMINISTRATOR – Town of Dandridge, Tennessee
NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION TOWN ADMINISTRATOR – Town of Dandridge, Tennessee The Town Administrator position is an appointed position of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and serves at the will of the Board. This position is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town and responsible to the Board for the administration of all town […]
Jefferson County Fair Celebrates 70 Years, Aug 15-24, 2013
August 15 – 24, 2013 ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUN? Gates Open at 5 P.M (info (865)475-8805)