When is the New Market Christmas Parade?
I know when the Dandridge and Jefferson City Christmas Parades are but I haven’t read anything about New Market? Are they planning one this year? New Market will have the final parade in Jefferson County. It will be on Sunday, December 20th.
And Speaking of Intolerance
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, unless you are on the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus, which is apparently skipping Christmas thanks to a post of suggestions from their Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Yes, the same office that recently proposed that the university change to gender neutral pronouns. Is it astounding […]
SARAH RUTH CROWE HURST
Sarah Ruth Crowe Hurst, age 72, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 at 8:30 p.m. following a lingering illness. She was a member of Anchor Hope Church (Maryville). Preceded in death by father, Hodge Crowe, and mother, Jenny Crowe Pitts. Survived by husband, Don Hurst; daughter, Donna Guinn and husband Robin […]
MARGARET (MARGIE) FAYE MUSSER
MARGARET (MARGIE) FAYE MUSSER, born March 24, 1946 entered into Heaven’s gates on December 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents and two grandchildren, Alexander McDonough and Mason Geckles. She is survived by children, Larry Anderson, Jr., Jody Wilcox, Nicole McDonough, Trace Wilcox and Lisa Wilcox; grandchildren, Tori, Rachel and Hannah McDonough, […]
What To Buy “The Harry Potter Generation”
Christmas is quickly approaching, and books are surely (hopefully) running through the minds of every shopper. One of the biggest problems I always hear is that the “Harry Potter generation” can never find a series to get into. The Harry Potter generation is that group of teens – 20 somethings that grew up reading stories […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “terse.” The DOE hive convened and it was a sticky conversation. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that watching the bottom line is could bee the dividing line that separates the yeas and nays. The low humm is that big differences can make for cold bedfellows. The low, […]
Merry Christmas, Chancellor; Niceley, Faison & Farmer Weigh In
Chancellor Cheek, the chief decision maker for the University of Tennessee’s Knoxville Campus, is back in the spotlight again for his Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s recent post regarding UTK’s holiday parties and celebrations. Just a few short months ago the university was in the news for another post from the Office of Diversity and […]
Fundraiser for Smoky Mountains Children’s Home; Dec. 14 – 19, 2015
The Biblical Times Dinner Theater is hosting a special fund raiser for the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. During the week of Dec. 14th through Dec. 19th, patrons can get a 50 percent discount on their tickets to the Biblical Times Dinner Theater’s Christmas Show, if they bring at least one toiletry item that will be […]
Upcoming Christmas Events in Dandridge
There will be several exciting Christmas activities in the Historic Town Square in Dandridge for the second weekend in December. On Friday, December 11th the Town will host free carriage rides around the downtown area. Shopping, carolers and food will also be in the beautifully lit downtown square. Participating shops will have extended hours and […]
Santa Stops By
The Town of Dandridge welcomed a special visitor on Thursday, December 3, 2015, as Santa Claus came to the Historic Town Square. His visit was in conjunction with the annual lighting of the Town Christmas tree on the Courthouse steps. Students from Dandridge Elementary School added their voices to the event and the Dandridge Ministerial […]
School Board Moves Towards Interviews for White Pine Project
The Jefferson County School Board met last week to discuss the White Pine School renovation project and address concerns that a previous motion regarding the scope of design for the project did not include classroom additions. Though there were some differing opinions from the Board about the intent of the previous motion vs the actual […]
Half of Those Who Need Them Not Taking Cholesterol-Lowering Medications
More than a third of American adults are eligible to take cholesterol-lowering medications under the current guidelines or were already taking them – but nearly half of them are not, according to a report by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers published in the current issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Blacks and Mexican […]
BEATRICE McCOIG BIBLE
Beatrice McCoig Bible, age 96 of White Pine, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 in Rome, Georgia. She was one of the oldest members of Leadvale Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roland Bible, parents, Albert and Abigail McCoig and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include; son, Roger Dale (Peggy) […]
WILLIAM “WILL” ROBERT BISHOP
William Robert Bishop, “WILL” age 11, of Dandridge, TN went to heaven December 6, 2015. A Celebration of his life will be held Friday, December 11, 2015 at 10 am in Dandridge at Farrar Funeral Home . Graveside services will follow at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue in Knoxville. He is the son of […]
JOYCE ANN WILSON
JOYCE ANN WILSON, age 77 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday afternoon, December 3, 2015 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge. She was a retired florist and will be remembered for her love of flowers and the joy of her grandchildren. She was preceded […]
Discuss Dietary Supplements with Your Healthcare Provider to Reduce Risks
If you are using or considering using products marketed as dietary supplements, the Tennessee Department of Health recommends talking with your healthcare provider to understand your needs and risks. This TDH recommendation follows a recent study led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration which reported injuries and […]