The Most Human
Last Sunday I was sitting high atop a ridge (about 3,400 feet!) in the Cumberland Mountains, having arrived at the spot only after a grueling 18 mile backpacking experience. But it was wonderful! I was with a large group of friends, and together we pondered the glory of the natural world. As I was sitting […]
Saturday’s Peek At Dandridge Farmer’s Market
The highly anticipated Dandridge Farmer’s Market hosted a preview date for their upcoming opening, on last Saturday morning. Many familiar faces and some new ones could be found, as vendors brought out their wares for the pre season preview. The preview event drew a large crowd to the Historic Town Square and, though still early […]
How To Help Your Child Enjoy School
What can you do to help your child enjoy school? As research verifies, a critical factor in a child’s educational success is parent involvement. A positive connection between home and school creates an atmosphere that enhances your child’s educational career. So… what are some possibilities of ways you might volunteer at school? assemble parent packets […]
Deep Sea Adventure
This was a long week but amid the chaos, I found a moment or two to think about vacation and visit my Dad’s grave. This reminded me of the time my Dad and I went deep sea fishing. It was definitely an unforgettable experience. Now, anybody that knew my father is probably already laughing and […]
Stranger Than Fiction: The Female Paul Revere
Most Americans are familiar with the story of the daring midnight ride of Paul Revere who bravely rode out to warn American patriots of the impending invasion of British soldiers. But few are familiar with a lesser-known story of Sybil Ludington, a courageous 16-year-old girl who made an even more amazing ride to muster troops […]
Financial Decline Of U.S. Postal Service
It may be possible that the United States Postal Service, as it currently exists, may not be sustainable. A recent push to cease Saturday delivery was nixed by Congress, who feared that rural areas would feel a significant impact should Saturday delivery stop. That decision has left the United States Postal Service in a precarious […]
Changes
A lot has gone on this week in Jefferson County, but it pales in comparison to the things that are happening in our Nation. Though we complain loudly and often and, much of the time, correctly, this week our list of complaints seems almost inconsequential. Many have found themselves wondering how things got so far […]
Leah Renea Miller & Alan Jacob Spoone
Michael and Karen Miller, of Dandridge, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Leah Renea Miller, to Alan Jacob (A.J.) Spoone. Leah is the granddaughter of the late Reverend Lloyd Coffey and Kathaleen Coffey of Dandridge and the late James William and Bertha Miller of Jefferson City. A.J. is the […]
Petite Perfection
Hello darlings, it seems at times the petite size is pushed into the background of the elite fashion scene. One, just simply, needs information where to find the most fashionable petite size, 5 feet 4 inches or under. Being a petite size, I know the longing to try on a garment that fits perfectly without […]
Community Supports JCHS Football Team
Spring has barely started, and already the boys of Fall are busy preparing for the 2013 Patriot football season. A recent tri location car wash brought in $1,127 in donations and they will participate in their annual Lift-A-Thon on April 25 at the Jefferson County High School Football Stadium. Team members and the JCHS Sideline […]
Remembering Prom
This past weekend was prom time in the County and it brought back some fond memories from dances past. When I was young, it seems as though the process to prepare for prom was less intense and certainly less expensive. Those were the days that we did our own hair and nails. Going to the […]
Garlic Knots
One of my favorite restaurants is Altruda’s in West Knoxville. It is the perfect cozy place for a date night with your sweetie. My husband and I agree we could make a meal out of the amazing salad, garlic rolls drenched in butter and fried artichokes alone. Yum! These garlic knots are similar to the […]
The Strangest Noise
I heard the strangest noise last night and my husband swears that it was a coyote. We live in the city and I have never heard anything like this before. Is it possible that it actually was a coyote or should I be looking for another source for the loud sound? It sounded like a […]
Jeremy Faison Named Legislator Of The Year
Tennessee House of Representatives – District 11 – Jeremy Faison has recently been named Legislator of the Year by the Tennessee Development District Association. Representative Faison is in his sophomore term as a legislator, however, this is his first term as a representative for Jefferson County. Due to the redistricting process, Faison now splits Jefferson […]
Scott Turow’s: Presumed Innocent
Like most readers, I have a few favorite authors that I follow and I try to pick up their newest releases. I also have a “greatest hits” list of books that I believe to be some of the best around. Scott Turow made that list with Presumed Innocent, which was one of the best legal […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is all about cutting corners. Some in the head governmental hive are buzzing that cutting corners may bee causing problems with recent construction. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that if the edges don’t align then the bottom line is off. The low humm is that the cost of a […]