USDA Farm Service Agency Urges Farmers and Ranchers to Vote in County Committee Elections Beginning Monday, Nov. 4
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced that the 2013 FSA County Committee Elections begin today, Nov. 4, with the mailing of ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Dec. 2, 2013. “The role and input of our county committee members is more vital […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson Memorial Foundation Board Meeting, November 18, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson Memorial Foundation Board will meet on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. The meeting will be held in the Jefferson City Council Chambers. 11/06/2013 – 11/18/2013
Veterans and Bikers Unite In Annual Toys For Tots Ride
Over the past twenty years, Toys for Tots has become a household name as a charity organization centered on the Christmas season which provides toys for underprivileged children throughout the nation. What most people do not know, however, is this organization, founded in 1947, has a military background and basis. After World War II, the […]
Haslam Announces Grant For Walters State Community College
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a grant of $337,297 for Walters State Community College to fund needed equipment for an industrial skills and training program and an advanced welding program. The governor proposed and the General Assembly approved $16.5 million in this year’s budget for equipment and technology related to workforce development programs at […]
Peak Leaf Colors in East Tennessee
Jefferson County is entering its peak leaf weeks, with orange, yellow and red leaves marking the local landscape. Those that are looking for great color should stick to the mid to lower elevations, as the higher elevations passed their peak in color last week. Local looking for a variety of color can find it in […]
Small Business Training Comes to Jefferson County, November 21, 2013
Small business people, entrepreneurs, and those considering starting a business will have an excellent opportunity to learn what it takes to be successful at a seminar being offered from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2013. The program, entitled “Getting Ready to Go to the Bank,” will help set goals and provide a […]
Jefferson County Motorcycle Club 4-Way In No Way Out Raises Money for Christmas Presents for Children in Need
The Jefferson County Motorcycle Club 4 – Way in No Way Out, along with the New Market Grocery and Deli, hosted their first annual motorcycle ride to raise money for Christmas presents for the children in need in Jefferson County. The club played poker at each stop, drawing another card for the best hand. The […]
Carson-Newman University’s Hunger Games to benefit nine area charities
Now in its third installment, Carson-Newman University’s high-energy Hunger Games has grown to support nine charities in East Tennessee. Wilderness survival, Nerf battles, and fundraising collide during this unique event held the weekend of Nov. 15, extending through Sunday, Nov 17. The fundraiser coincides with the popular movie franchise’s opening of “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” […]
Corker Cosponsors Bill to Give Americans Freedom to Keep Their Current Health Care Plans
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., today announced that he is a cosponsor of S. 1617, the If You Like Your Health Care Plan You Can Keep It Act. The bill, introduced by Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and cosponsored by 37 Republican senators, would provide relief from Obamacare standards for current health care policies, giving Americans […]
TWRA Announces Availability of Riparian Tree Planting Grants for Fiscal Year 2014
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, and conservation groups, etc., with riparian tree planting projects. All seedlings must be bought through the Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry. Tree planting season in Tennessee is October through March. Five grants, at […]
Professional Fishermen Come To Jefferson County – Fishing4Reel Outdoors In Search of Youth, November 8, 2013
Fishing4Reel Outdoors is looking for youth of all ages in the Dandridge TN, and Jefferson County area who are interested in turning their love of fishing into more, come meet professional anglers of F4R Outdoors Friday Nov 8th 2013 from 4:00-5:30 at Jefferson County Boys and Girls Club, 218 North highway 92. And Saturday Nov […]
Baptist Men’s Group at First Baptist Church of Dandridge Yard Sale, November 16, 2013
The Baptist Men’s Group of First Baptist Church of Dandridge is hosting a yard sale at the Brazelton Lodge in Dandridge for the Jefferson County Disaster Relief. Friday November 15 from 10:00-5:00 and Saturday November 16 from 8:00-4:00
ROBERT Z. LUSTER
ROBERT Z. LUSTER, age 85, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on Friday, November 1, 2013 after a lingering illness. He was a member of New Home Baptist Church, and a member of Operating Engineers Local 917 in Knoxville. He is preceded in death by his son, Larry Luster; parents, Fred and […]
SHANE ROBINSON
SHANE ROBINSON, age 3, of White Pine,TN passed away suddenly, after a tragic accident. Shane was a loving child who never met a stranger and was always concerned for everyone else. He was a very happy child from a loving family, who was taken from this earth way too soon. He leaves behind loving parents, […]
JAMES C. WOODS, JR. (J.C.)
JAMES C. WOODS, JR. (J.C.), age 70, of Talbott, TN passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013 after battling a lingering illness. He was a member of Community Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by father, James Woods, Sr., and brother, Ronald D. Woods. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, […]
MICHAEL KEVIN BROWN
MICHAEL KEVIN BROWN, of Collierville, TN, passed away at his home on Monday, October 28, 2013. Kevin, who was the son of the late Perry Brown, leaves behind his wife, Rhiannon Rogers Brown; son, Bryce Cody Brown; mother, Susan Cooper Brown; brother, Chris Brown; and sister, Erin Lebo. He also leaves nephew, Cooper Lebo; nieces, […]