Non Profits a Questionable Agenda Item for Budget Committee
At the request of Budget Committee Members Turner and Musick, Non Profits will be on the Agenda for the May 19 , 2015 Budget Committee meeting. Budget Committee Chair Scarlett informed the Committee that he had received inquires from Non Profit Organizations regarding appearing before the Committee a second time. Previously, the Budget Committee had […]
Getting Down on the Farm
Lost Creek Band was down on the farm Saturday evening, as the Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series held its kick off night. The annual concert series brings a new musical talent to Jefferson County on the second Saturday of each month, from May until August. Located on the Havely Farm at 549 East Dumplin Valley […]
A Sweet Saturday in Strawberry Plains
Strawberries were the order of the day on Saturday, as the Spring Strawberry Festival came to Strawberry Plains. Fun food, crafts and vendor booths gave festival goers with a great way to spend a sunny weekend day. Also on hand was the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and the New Market Volunteer Fire Department. Knoxville Pipes […]
Getting Pretty
It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child and it could be equally said that it takes a community to make a town. Dandridge Mayor George Gantte, Alderman Mike Nelson and a group of dedicated community members put their time and sweat equity where there heart is and beautified the […]
Green and Black Was on the Attack: Small Town Karate School Wins Big in Kentucky
On a Saturday in Kentucky that was consumed by the sounds of horses racing at Churchill Downs and boxing fans around the world debating the outcome of the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight, the Elite Martial Arts Challenge was hosting the 2015 Kentucky State Championship, Open Martial Arts Tournament in Berea Kentucky. In attendance was Charles […]
Dandridge Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast, May 23, 2015
The Dandridge Lion’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast at the Jefferson County Rescue Squad building in Dandridge on May 23, 2015. There will be pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, and more for anyone who joins. The breakfast will be from 7:00 am to 10:00 am, and will cost just $5.00 per person. We hope to […]
JOAN WALKER
JOAN WALKER, age 75, of Rutledge, TN and formerly of Jefferson County, TN passed away Wednesday morning, May 13, 2015. She was born, October 25, 1939 in White Pine, TN, the daughter of the late George Lee and Frances (Lane) Walker. She was preceded in death by brother, Lewis Walker; sisters, Gertrude Walker, Carol Walker […]
JOHN MARK MASON
JOHN MARK MASON, age 56, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in Newport, TN. John was born in Knoxville, TN and grew up in Bristol, TN, where he was a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church. At the time of his death, he was living in Dandridge, TN and employed as an […]
SBA Disaster Loan Deadline in Tennessee is Approaching
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and private nonprofit organizations located in Tennessee that May 26, 2015 is the deadline to apply for a working capital disaster loan as a result of combined effects of frost and drought from Jan. 1, 2014 through Aug. 12, […]
CURTIS S. MOYERS
CURTIS S. MOYERS, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He attended Tabernacle of Prayer and Praise Church of God. Retired from the U. S. Army with 30 years of service, 10 of which were with Special Services as the driver of […]
Creative Learning vs. Spring Fever
As Jefferson County students race toward the final day of school, teachers are challenged with finding unique ways to keep them engaged in learning. Battling field trips and spring fever isn’t always easy, but many local educators have proved that they can make education fun during the countdown to summer vacation. In that vein, the […]
Jefferson County Observes National Day of Prayer
Jefferson County celebrated National Day of Prayer with services held on the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on Thursday, May 7, 2015. This is an annual event observed on the first Thursday in May. It is designed to encourage thoughtful prayer for the Nation and its leadership from people of all faiths. Locally, […]
JCHS Youth Leadership Class Takes Tour
The Jefferson County High School Youth Leadership Class recently took a walking tour of Dandridge. Acting as a guide for the tour was Bob Jarnagin, who serves as the Jefferson County Historian and the go to guy for Dandridge history. The Historic District in Dandridge is recognized on the National Register of Historical Places and […]
Moving On Up
This is an important week for the Jefferson County High School Class of 2015. Most of us can remember when we, ourselves, were preparing to go out into the world. It was an exciting and scary time. Poised on the edge of what has always been known and what could and will be. For some, […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “searching.” Another dip into the honey jar is on tap for the DOE hive. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that overhead issues may receive a stinging reception this week especially if the DOE hive is looking to bring home the bacon. The low humm is that chopping […]
Porch Floral Decoration – Mother-in-Law Tongue
I am looking for a good plant to go outside on my front porch and was wondering if Mother in Law Tongue would do well. I understand that it is generally an indoor plant but I think that it would look nice. Also known as a snake plant, Mother in Law’s Tongue is a sub […]