Rusty Wallace Breaks Ground in Dandridge
One of Jefferson County’s newest business hosted a ground breaking ceremony on Friday, August 22, 2015. Rusty Wallace Ford is relocating from their current location in Newport to Sharon Drive in Dandridge, and the new, more accessible facility is projected to be open in the Spring of 2016. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted […]
LENA MAE PRUITT
Lena Mae Pruitt, age 87, of White Pine, TN passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. She was a member of Morristown Baptist Tabernacle. She is preceded in death by her husband, James H. (Shorty) Pruitt; son James H. Pruitt Jr.; her parents, Pete and Mary Anna Fleck; also 2 sisters and […]
JAMES S. JOHNSON
JAMES S. JOHNSON, age 87, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, TN. James was born in Flank, FL on April 2, 1928 to George and Irene Johnson who preceded him in death. On March 5, 1966 he was united in marriage to Marguerite […]
Jefferson County Historical Society Bus Tour Saturday, September 12, 2015
The Jefferson County Historical Society will have a bus tour on Saturday, September 12 to the Museum of Appalachia “Days of the Pioneer” Antique Show. The bus will depart from Mt. Horeb School at 8:30 a.m., returning by 5:p.m. There will be craftsmen demonstrating their talents along with mountain music and Civil War-era soldiers in […]
The Holiday that Separates the Seasons
Labor Day, the holiday that separates the seasons. Yes, the last holiday of Summer, or the first holiday of Fall, whatever your perspective may be. Summer lovers will lament that Labor Day is their last holiday, and will sadly watch the last of the firecrackers fill the Summer sky. Those who love the Fall season […]
Differing Learning Styles
With school back in session, it seems like a good time to talk about how children learn. Knowing this and recognizing what your child’s learning style is will certainly help with homework and assignments this school year. There are three major styles of learning, visual, auditory and kinesthetic or tactile. While children usually employ all […]
Jefferson County Faces Another Investigation
For the second time in less than twelve months, a Jefferson County Government Department is being investigated for financial irregularities that point to employees theft. According to reliable sources, bookkeeping discrepancies have been identified in the office of Building Inspection, which point to employee theft. Late last year the Jefferson County Finance Office was in […]
The Jefferson County Fair Ends Its 2015 Run
The bright midway lights have gone dim for another year, as the Jefferson County Fair ended its 2015 run this weekend. Fair officials deemed 2015 a rebuilding year and fair week certainly was challenged by Mother Nature, as the rains poured down. However, in the end, nothing (not even knee deep water) can dampen the […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “rewind.” As the little buggers hit the hallways antennas are wagging and the coffers look to bee burgeoning. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the check is in the mail and it could bee even better than expected. The low humm is that the Nashville hive has […]
Is There a Leaf Forecast Yet?
I know that it may be a little bit early but I was wondering if there is any leaf forecast out yet? Actually, a few local leaf watchers are predicting an early changing season this year. Already, a few spotty trees can be seen starting to change around town, as well as in the higher […]
Justice Took a Nine Month Holiday
I have been reporting on the Clarice Albright Gunn case for several months and to say that I find it not only confusing but appalling is an understatement. This is a case of a private citizen of Jefferson County being charged with a criminal act (though it was only a misdemeanor) for a campaign violation. […]
Public Advisory for Undeclared Gluten Allergen
The Consumer and Industry Services Division of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is issuing a public advisory for undeclared gluten discovered in two products sold in Tennessee. During routine sampling of retail food products sold at India Bazaar on Mayfield Drive in Franklin, lab results showed the presence of gluten in Kerala Pappadam, distributed by […]
Patriots Smack Grace Christian, 48-21
For 10 long months the Jefferson County football team and coaches had to live with the fact that they had one of the worst seasons in school history. They had to listen to the fans moan and groan about last season for 10 months. Friday night, however, they got that nasty taste out of their […]
Tennova Wound Healing Center Community Open House
Tennova Healthcare has installed new hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chambers at the Tennova Wound Healing Center at Physicians Regional Medical Center. HBOT is indicated for patients with wounds that have resisted healing, such as diabetic foot ulcers. To celebrate the unveiling of this new technology, Tennova Healthcare invites community members to attend an open house […]
Beaver Creek Baptist Church Gospel Night, Sunday, August 30, 2015
Beaver Creek Baptist Church welcomes Walter and Jeri Snyder and Wayne Hood who will share some great gospel music on Sunday night, August 30 at 7:00 PM. These folks have sung in many gospel venues and we hope you will join us for a great night of praising God in worship. The church is located […]
Martha Dandridge Garden Club Meeting Thursday, August 27, 2015
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club will meet on Thursday, August 27, at 2 pm at the Dandridge Senior Center for a program of sharing gardening tips and ideas. Members will help each other by telling what works for them in their gardens. Everyone is welcome to attend. Ann, 397-3738