Nov 13, League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will hold its monthly program on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 7:00 p.m., at the Jefferson City Community Center conference room. The program will feature guest speaker Judy Poulson, representing the Tennessee State League. Ms Poulson will discuss the League’s state and national goals for this year. Both […]
Nov 13, Book signing at New Market’s Minnis House B & B
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 5:30-8:00pm in honor of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s Birthday. She was a New Market resident and the author of Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Secret Garden, and The Little Princess. The owners, David & Kim Stapleton, are hosting the event with local & regional authors including Bill Landry, Sam Venable, Chef Walter […]
Fall 2012 Reading Program
Jefferson City Public Library, 1427 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City, TN 37760 is inviting all children to their Fall Reading Programs. Story hour every Friday at 11:00-12:00. We will be reading, singing, crafting, and just having a ball. Kids don’t forget to come early and pick out your books! Don’t fret older kids; we also have […]
Free Beginner Computer Workshops
Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. Registration is not required. We are encouraging customers to bring their own laptops. We have a limited amount of laptops and may require you to double up on them. So invite a friend and join us for these free workshops. Friday, November 9, 2012: Microsoft Word: letters, […]
Nov 8, Night Of The Patriots 2012 at JCHS
Night of the Patriots 2012 will be November 8 at 7:00 PM in the JCHS Gym. This is the 20th annual show, celebrating patriotism, showcasing student talent, and most importantly honoring our local veterans. All veterans are invited to enjoy a complementary chili supper in the Commons Area from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A […]
Nov 7, AARP Driver Safety Course hosted by Dandridge Senior Center
The Dandridge Senior Center will host an AARP Driver Safety Course on Wednesday, November 7, at the Dandridge Senior Center, 917 Elliott Ferry Road. Class hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. To register, contact Center Director Linda Manley, 865 397-7605. To recognize and thank Veterans for their dedication and commitment to service, AARP Driver […]
Nov 9th, Veteran’s Breakfast Hosted by Rush Strong School
Rush Strong School wishes to honor veterans in the Strawberry Plains community with a breakfast and program beginning at 8:30 AM on Friday November 9th. Please RSVP by email to odelln@k12tn.net, on the web at www.jc-schools.net/rss or by calling the school office at 933-5313.
Nov 17th, The William Blevins Institute for Spirituality and Mental Health seminar
The next seminar of The William Blevins Institute for Spirituality and Mental Health is “The Healing Potential of Gratitude” on Saturday, November 17, 9:00 a.m. – Noon, in 151 Ted Russell Hall on the Carson-Newman campus. Register online at www.cn.edu/BlevinsInstitute or call 865-471-3311.
A Celebration of Shakespeare’s Works
Adapted and directed by UT Theatre faculty member, Kate Buckley, the production is set in a timeless context and includes monologues, scenes, forty-two characters, excerpts from nineteen plays, and six songs. “The majority of the creative input for this production was undergraduate driven. Their excitement in exploring Shakespeare’s characters has made this project a unique […]
Jefferson Memorial Foundation Hospital Board
The Jefferson Memorial Hospital Board met last week to determine where they stand in the movement of around $12 million dollars from its current investment site. The money is now invested with Catholic Health Partners. The Board is determining where and how the money can be invested. Before, the funds were considered private funds and […]
Governor Haslam Announces $1.8 Million in Safe Routes to School Grants
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced Safe Routes to School funding totaling $1.8 for 12 municipalities in Tennessee. The funds will be used by multiple schools to improve sidewalks, crosswalks, signs and safe walking and biking educational activities. The Safe Routes to School Program is a statewide initiative designed to make bicycling and walking to […]
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Veteran-Owned Businesses
November 11 is Veterans Day, a holiday on which our nation pays tribute to those who have served in our armed forces. Tennessee is home to more than 500,000 veterans, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett recognizes the contribution they have made and are making to our communities. In honor of Tennessee veterans, the Tennessee […]
Department of Education Recognized for Bully Prevention
Jefferson County Department of Education has been recognized for its program on Bully Prevention. Mandy Schneitman, Director of Student Support Services for the school system, stated that Jefferson County was invited to be one of the highlight schools for a Nationally viewed webinar on bully prevention. The subject of bully prevention has been on the […]
Rebels Attack Syrian Military Airport
Seeking to deny the government of its overwhelmingly powerful air support, rebel forces in Syria attacked the Taftanaz military airport on Saturday, November 3. According to SANA, the state-run news agency, many terrorists were killed in the attack, and all of the terrorists’ weapons and vehicles were destroyed, as well. In response, Syrian Observatory for […]