Norma Dean Large French
Norma Dean Large French, born February 21, 1945, in White Pine, Tennessee, died November 11, 2022 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She bravely lived with breast cancer finally losing her battle. She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 41 years, Michael French. She is also survived by her […]
Faye Townsend
Faye Noonkesser Townsend age 95 of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Everyone that knew Aunt Faye when they met her fell in love with her. She just had that way about her that drew you to Love her thru her kindness and love. She […]
Thank You To The Citizens Of Dandridge – Jeff Depew, Alderman
Thank you for your support and votes in this year’s election. It has been a pleasure to serve the Town of Dandridge and I look forward to continuing to serve in the position you have afforded me. Thank you to my wife Krissi Swann Depew, Son Jake Depew, Daughter-in-law Ashlin Thomas Depew, Mother-in-law Linda Swann […]
Plan Now to Guarantee a Tennessee Christmas Tree
Tennessee’s weather has been accommodating for most Christmas tree farms this year, making it a great time for your family to pick the perfect tree to take home. “Our producers have worked hard and this year’s crop of Christmas trees is the best quality,” owner of Big Sky Farm in Sumner County and Tennessee Christmas […]
No Trash November Engages Communities to Keep Roadways Clean and Safe
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its second No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s inaugural campaign included over 1,000 volunteers who collected over 47,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. “We want to ensure our roadways are safe from the negative […]
Thank You For Your Support – Todd Kesterson
I want to say thank you to everyone who supported me and helped with my campaign for Dandridge City Council. I am honored by and grateful for your vote. I appreciateeveryone who put up a yard sign and took time out of their afternoons to talk to me as went door to door. For all […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson Alliance Formed as Economic Development Agent for Jefferson County
Jefferson Alliance will serve as the new economic development agent for all of Jefferson County, an organization whose activities are subject to the open meetings and open records laws of Tennessee. The group was organized as a public benefit non-profit corporation enabling it to employ economic development professionals to recruit industry to the county. According […]
Larry F. Rimmer
Larry F. Rimmer, age 75 of White Pine, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Larry was an IBEW union electrician for over 55 years and retired out of Local 16. Larry was a proud FLE brother and a 110 member. He donated a lot of his time raising money […]
Have You Voted Yet? – Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Voters can find voting and Election Day voting times, polling locations, view and mark sample ballots and much more with the GoVoteTN app or online at GoVoteTN.gov. Download the GoVoteTN app for free in the App Store or Google Play. Tennesseans voting early or on Election Day need to bring valid photo identification to the polls. A driver’s license […]
Diana Lynn Moore
Diana L. Moore, age 75 of Sevierville, TN passed away Monday afternoon, November 7, 2022 at her home. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was well loved by all that knew her, and she will be greatly missed. Diana is survived by her husband of 44 years, Alan Moore; children, Melissa Williams, […]
Vickey Lynn Reed
VICKEY LYNN REED, age 59, gained her new body on November 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Reed; father, Clyde Moore; and infant niece, Christy Moore. Survivors include mother, Catherine Shepherd; stepfather, Ronald Shepherd; brothers, Danny Moore, Jimmy Moore (Kim); sister, Cindy Clabo (Tom); and many nieces and nephews she […]
Penny A. Parker Houseright
Penny Parker Houseright, age 60 of Dandridge, TN passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 following a brief illness. She was a member of the Swann’s Chapel Baptist Church and worked many years at Pioneer Petroleum Co. Penny was dearly loved by her family and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by […]
James Earl Dukes
James “Jim” Dukes went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022, at the age of 94. Though he was not our biological father and grandfather, he was wholeheartedly our family’s beloved “Pop” and “Pappaw.” He showed us by example the true meaning of being a faithful and loving spouse to our Mammaw, a […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Facilities Committee Meeting, November 21, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Facilities Committee Members, Jefferson County Residents, and all others who may be interested that there will be a Facilities Committee Meeting Monday November 21,2022, at 4:30 This meeting will be held in the Jefferson County Historic Courthouse. Located at 202 W. Main St. Dandridge, TN 37725 NOTICE […]
GOOD STUFF – Community Supports Isaiah 117 House This Saturday – Two Big Events
GOOD STUFF is a column sponsored by RESCUE 180, dedicated to spotlighting the good side of the news. Saturday is a big day for Isaiah 117 House. For those who have seen posters and fund-raising events for the local Isaiah 117 House and have wondered exactly what the non profit is about, Isaiah 117 House […]
AEC Provides Grant to Local Schools for New Robotics Program
AEC is collaborating with The Jefferson County Department of Education to develop a robotics program in the elementary setting. The Cooperative will establish a pilot program to begin in one elementary school and include third through fifth grade students. A grant of $4,101.97 from AEC will provide the seed money to launch the pilot program, […]