Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss at Dandridge Library
On March 1,2013 the Dandridge Library had a birthday celebration with a wonderful turnout for Dr. Seuss. The children and parents enjoyed cat whiskers, stories and games. Special thanks to FoodCity of Dandridge for the donation of cookies for the children to take home in their goodie bags, they were delicious!
Tandy Cronyn to Star in Solo Performance at the Carousel Theatre
Veteran actor Tandy Cronyn will star in the “The Tall Boy” at the Clarence Brown Theatre’s Carousel Theatre on March 14 and 16 at 8:00 p.m. The productions are free and open to the public. A talkback will follow each of the performances. “This play tells an important and moving story about the fragility and […]
State Library and Archives to Host “Chronicles of the Cumberland Settlements” Workshop
As the 1700s drew to a close, the Revolutionary War was over, but life was far from peaceful in places like Tennessee’s Cumberland Valley. Settlers in the region fought against various Native American tribes, haggled with North Carolina over territory and wrangled with the Spaniards over control of the area’s waterways. That period in Tennessee’s […]
Be A Hometown Hero
Make a difference in your community by giving a little bit of time and a pint of blood. Medic Regional Blood Center currently has a need for all blood types, especially O Negative. “It’s a tremendous gift to the community because blood donated to Medic stays right here in the greater East Tennessee area to […]
Eagles withstand L-R rally, move on to Greenville and SAC semis
Carson-Newman (20-7) used a 22-2 run spanning the final eight minutes of the first half and the first four minutes of the second half to take a 15-point lead then hang on for a 58-54 win over Lenoir-Rhyne (18-9) in the quarterfinals of the Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Tournament. The Eagles make their first […]
Jefferson County Residents Encounter Saturn
Jefferson County residents encountered Saturn, the most recent Winter storm, as it clipped the area on the way to the East Coast. Regionally, Jefferson and Sevier Counties appeared to be some of the hardest hit as the cold air and moisture collided, producing more than just a dusting of snow and providing local students with […]
Corker Statement on Death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today made the following statement on the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. “Following the death of Hugo Chavez, it is my hope that all Venezuelans will have the opportunity to fully exercise their political rights, including freedom of expression and assembly, […]
School Director’s Art Gallery Winner Jasmine Ramos
Jasmine Ramos won the Jefferson County Director’s Gallery Award for grades K-2. She did a “symmetrical” owl using crayon resist, and did a fabulous job. Jasmine is in 1st grade with Mrs. Hayes at White Pine School and her art teacher is Miranda Lewis.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Three Night Revival, March 21, 2013 7pm
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will offer a three night Revival beginning on Thursday March 21 at 7 pm. The Reverend Rick Wright will be preaching each evening. If you have ever needed a blessing, if you are facing uncertain times, if you are searching and wrestling with your faith then you will receive a […]
OPAL HORNER CHEATHAM
OPAL HORNER CHEATHAM, of Talbott, TN passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Ruth Horner; sister, Ida Jo Horner; brothers, Calvin Horner and Jack Horner. Survived by daughter, Carolyn Carden; sister, Mary Ruth Boshears and husband William D.; grandchildren, Lisa Lethco, Randy Lethco and wife […]
RICHARD E. WALLACE
RICHARD E. WALLACE, age 65, of Dandridge, TN died on Monday, March 4, 2013 at his home. He was a draftsman, having worked for Towne Iron Works and Quality Steel Co. He is survived by his brother, Jerry Wallace; cousins, Carl Wallace and Lennis Wallace (deceased); Brian, Chad, and Adam. Richard was avid animal lover […]
Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen Worksession
The Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in a Work Session that followed a two hour introductory meeting to preview the upcoming Budget. The Council agreed to Roll a Proposed Ordinance Creating Regulations for the Preservation of Certain Properties on the National Register of Historic Places and /or Structures […]
RENTENBACH Advertisement for Bids
Advertisement for Bids: Rentenbach Constructors Incorporated as Construction Manager for the Jefferson County School Board is hereby soliciting bids for the REVISED below listed bid packages for the Additions and Renovations for the Jefferson County High School located at 115 W. Dumplin Valley Road, Dandridge, TN. Interested bidders should contact Carol Frederick at email address, […]
Foothills Quilt Guild Display at Smoky Mountains Visitor Center, March 16
The Foothills Quilt Guild members will be displaying their quilts in the Smoky Mountains Visitor Center located at 7906 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend through March 16. There are more than 20 quilts on display including this “Quilt Diva” by Alma Murphy. The free exhibit, open to public seven days a week from 9 a.m. […]
Have fun with the family at the UT Gardens Eggstravaganza
The University of Tennessee Gardens is holding its annual Easter egg hunt “Eggstravaganza” on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Children’s Easter crafts, spring activities and visits with the Easter Bunny will be held on the Gardens’ Friendship Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Egg hunts will be held in […]
Carson-Newman to hold Mossy Creek Health Expo
The second Mossy Creek Health Expo is coming just in time to help those revive well-intentioned New Year’s goals of nutrition and exercise. Located in Carson-Newman University’s Blye-Poteat Hall, The Mossy Creek Health Expo will address nutritional needs, physical activity, stress management, and economic and spiritual well-being. Between 3 and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March […]