Dandridge, Tennessee Celebrates Heritage at 7th Scots-Irish Festival, September 28, 2013
Come to the only Scots-Irish Music Festival in the United States on Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Historic Downtown Dandridge, Tennessee. The music festival honors the Town’s earliest settlers dating back to 1783. Families will enjoy this old-time Main Street Music Festival on the shores of Loch (Lake) Douglas in the foothills of the beautiful […]
UT Arboretum Society sets fall plant sale for October 12, 2013
Fall is the ideal time to add plants to the landscape, so the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society invites the public to its Fall Plant Sale, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UT Arboretum, 901 S. Illinois Ave. in Oak Ridge. The season’s milder temperatures and […]
Grand opening of farm animal and equine hospitals scheduled
It’s not every day that an institution of higher learning and public service can celebrate the opening of a new facility, much less three new facilities. But Sept. 21 is one such day at the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center, and everyone is invited. On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, from 9 a.m. – 4 […]
UT wildlife research team earns international award
Two University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture researchers with the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries have received an international award for their work leading a team of scientists studying Cerulean Warbler response to forest management. Partners In Flight, an international bird conservation organization, has recognized the Cerulean Warbler Research Group with its Outstanding Research […]
Dandridge Memorial Library Storytime, Preschool – Homeschool, Every Thursday in September, 10am
Every Thursday is Storytime at the Dandridge Memorial Library. Who: Preschool / Homeschool When: Begins at 10:00 AM
Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival at Arrowmont, October 4-5 & 6, 2013
Combine fine art & crafts, a gorgeous mountain backdrop, diversity in creativity from across the nation and what do you have? The Ninth Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival at Arrowmont, set at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this event showcases artists at the top of their fields. Participating exhibitors are chosen […]
JCHS Students Honored With Reward Luncheon
Jefferson County High School juniors that met the National benchmark on their Plan test were honored with a special lunch on Wednesday afternoon. 220 students of 548 that took the test last year were invited to the lunch, which was served by JCHS Guidance Counselors. The Plan test is administered during the sophomore year and […]
Finance Office Investigating County Employee Health Insurance Change
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, September 9, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Budget Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from roll call were Commissioners Blevins and Dockery. Following Approval of the Minutes, the Chairman called for election of officers for the Budget Committee. Committee Member […]
SkillsUSA Hosts Hero’s Supper
Jefferson County’s First Responders and support staff were honored by Jefferson County students involved in the SkillsUSA organization on Tuesday evening. The students fed around 100 at the Hero’s Supper, which was held on the lawn of Jefferson County High School. The annual event offers students the opportunity to interact with those that dedicate their […]
JCHS Lady Patriots Shut Out Cocke County Lady Reds 8-0
The Leroy Shannon Field was alive with action this week as the Lady Patriots hosted a soccer game against Cocke County’s Lady Reds. The Lady Patriots struck hard and fast to score the first goal, and their opening moves set the tone for the first half of play. Cocke County struggled to keep up with […]
A Labor Of Love From Piedmont PTO
Piedmont Elementary has had a busy week. With the new school year in full swing, the school is looking to help students and families as much as possible. With this in mind, the school hosted a rolling food pantry on Saturday. They also had a ribbon cutting on the new pavilion on Tuesday. Piedmont has […]
Thinking about becoming a Beekeeper?
With all of the discussion about the health of bees taking place currently, there is no better time to get to know your Jefferson County Beekeepers Association. The Association meets the first Tuesday of each month at the UT Extension office in Dandridge, TN. The meetings are from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Each meeting covers […]
Facilities Committee Discussion On JCHS Renovations and Roof Collapse
The Jefferson County Facilities Committee met on Monday, September 9, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Turner. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Dockery and Tabor. With a proper Motion and 2nd the Agenda and Minutes were Approved. No citizens requested appearance before the […]
Jefferson County Commission Work Session
The Jefferson County Commission met for a Work Session on Monday, September 9, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Musick, Tabor, Scarlett, Dockery, Patterson, Maples, Blevins and Barreiro. There were no citizens requesting input on the Rezoning Request […]
INVITATION TO BID – 10 Panasonic Toughbook Notebooks
Invitation to Bid The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for Ten (10)Panasonic Toughbook Notebooks for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. For more specific information vendors should contact Ronnie Phipps at 865-397-9411, Ext 1303. Sealed bids should be mailed to the attention of Darrell Helton, Finance Director, P. O. Box 1749, Dandridge, […]
BILLY LYNN SINARD
Billy Lynn Sinard, age 53, of White Pine, TN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. He is preceded in death by his brother, James Michael Sinard; father, Howard Lee Sinard; and mother; Sylvia Gail Sinard. Survivors include his son, Josh L. Sinard and wife Christi; grandson, Daegan Hommel; brothers, Ricky Sinard and wife […]