2 Cemetery Plots for Sale
2 Cemetery Plots for Sale Dandridge Memorial Gardens – 2 Plots. Asking $750 each. Discounted from current selling price of $1085 each. Lot #96 spaces 1 & 2. Inquiries call 731-514-7310
USDA Offers Flood Impacted Tennessee Farmers and Ranchers Immediate Disaster Assistance
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Tennessee Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Gene Davidson reminds farmers and ranchers across the state of federal farm program benefits that may be available to help eligible producers recover from recent heavy rains and flooding. “These significant rain and flood events in Tennessee have left extensive damage in their […]
Jefferson/Sevier/Cocke County FSA Reminds Producers of Approaching Acreage Reporting Deadlines
Jefferson/Sevier/Cocke County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director James L. Giffin reminds producers of the July 15, 2015, acreage reporting deadline. “In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements and avoid late file fees, all producers are encouraged to visit the our office to file an accurate, timely crop certification report,” said Giffin. […]
Former Morristown Police Sergeant Indicted for Theft
A special investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found that former Morristown Police Sgt. Michael Hurt failed to promptly turn over at least $6,000 in cash he collected while working for the police department. The investigation was completed in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. During 2014 and 2015, Sgt. Hurt was responsible […]
Jefferson County Celebrated 4th of July With a Bang!
Jefferson County made a two day celebration of Independence Day, kicking off the festivities by Shakin’ the Lake in Dandridge. The annual event drew a crowd on both sides of Douglas Lake, as the Point Marina hosted the firework display on Friday evening. Saturday, the holiday proper, saw parades on both land and water, with […]
JUANITA MURRAY PATTY
JUANITA MURRAY PATTY, age 75, of New Market, TN passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Ridgeview Terrace in Rutledge. Preceded in death by husbands, Hood Murray and James Patty; son, Joey Murray; granddaughter, Crystal Tolliver. She was of the Baptist faith. Survived by daughters, Sue Rickard (Robert), and Robin Tolliver; grandchildren, Amanda Collins, Josh […]
DOROTHY OGLE BROWN
DOROTHY OGLE BROWN, age 84, of Newport, TN formerly of Dandridge passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 following an extended illness. She was a member of the Dandridge First Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the Jefferson County Register of Deeds office. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Emma (Householder) […]
Tennessee Promise Saturday at Tennessee State Parks
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner Bob Martineau, in partnership with Governor Haslam’s Drive to 55 initiative, today announced Tennessee Promise Saturday, a student volunteer day to be held in all Tennessee State Parks on Saturday, July 18. The Tennessee Promise, part of Governor Haslam’s Drive to 55 initiative to increase the number of […]
Volunteer Spirits Has Ribbon Cutting
Volunteer Spirits held their ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 2, 2015. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted the event. The Wiggins Family, who are proprietors of the new business, were joined by Jefferson City Mayor Mark Potts and other local dignitaries for the ceremony. Shelia Wiggins offered the welcome and thank you as a […]
Zucchini Bread
Zucchini is one of my favorite summer vegetables. It is abundant in many home gardens this time of year. It tastes great raw, cut into strips and dipped in ranch dressing. It’s fabulous sliced into rounds, breaded and fried to a crisp, golden brown. But it’s not just for savory dishes – it’s also an […]
Bill Landry Comes to Jefferson City
On July 9th at 3 p.m. at our very own Creek Cafe, author and host of The Heartland Series, Bill Landry will present a multi-media presentation for the Jefferson City Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program on “An Unlikely Explorer”, the story of William Bartram, Flower Hunter. Bill Landry is the voice, host/narrator, and co-producer […]
Are There Natural Mosquito Repellents?
I have been having a real issue with mosquitoes this year. It seems that despite the mostly dry weather, t we are constantly getting bitten. I know that you have probably answered this before but is there some natural way to get rid of mosquitoes? There are plants that repel mosquitoes, like citronella plants and […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “fallout.” The head governmental hive convened this week and put the sting on the VETO. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that some alliances have flown the way of a gnat caught in a ceiling fan. The low humm is that with party politics aside, it could bee […]
Already Missing The General Lee
Regardless of how you came down on the side of the budget, most people are happy that the debate has ended. It was a close vote, by no means a mandate, but as in horse shoes and hand-grenades, close is good enough. The only question that remains is if the Commission can recover from the […]
Post-4th of July Sensory Activities
With July 4th having just passed, fireworks are still on the minds of many. Help your child create “fireworks” through science activities designed to please. Adapt to the age of your child by the amount of help you give. Even the youngest child will benefit from watching you make the objects for play. The lava […]
Camping With “Guests”
I heard a group of people sitting across from me talking about going camping. They were excited about the adventure before them. Upon listening to this conversation, the file cabinets in my brain burst open and a memory washed over me. Even though I was in an Italian restaurant, my nostrils were filled with smells […]