Creative Writing Class at Rose Center Beginning September 1, 2014
This six-week series of lessons and workshops will assist students in transforming ideas into a wide variety of written works, with an emphasis on preparing for publication. Instructor Abigail Moody will use creative exercises, personal writing activities and workshop-style critiques to improve the writing skills of all who attend. Classes will be held on Mondays […]
The Lowdown from the High Court: A Workshop on Tennessee Supreme Court Records Available at the State Library and Archives
Among the vast amount of information available at the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA), Tennessee Supreme Court records make up by far the largest single collection. With individual case files that sometimes include hundreds of pages and stretch over several generations, the entire collection takes up most of an entire floor of TSLA’s building. […]
Cotton Tour Field Day Set at West TN AgResearch Center for September 3, 2014
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s annual field day devoted to cotton is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. Cotton Tour Field Day registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Field tours begin at 9 a.m. and include nine informative presentations. The event concludes at noon with a complimentary lunch. […]
Tom Griffin Accepts Cishek’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Head baseball coach Tom Griffin accepted Miami Marlins closer and Carson-Newman alumnus Steve Cishek’s ice bucket challenge to help raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Cishek, a member of the 2007 Eagle team that won the South Atlantic Championship, nominated his former head coach in a video that […]
UT Turf and Ornamental Field Day to Show off Industry Advances
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will host a Turf and Ornamental Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 11, at its East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, Plant Sciences Unit, beginning with registration at 7:30 a.m. The event, which is becoming one of the largest such events in the United States, is expected to attract […]
Roversi Caps 2014 Recruiting Class for Women’s Soccer
ETSU Women’s Soccer Head Coach Adam Sayers has announced the final signee of his incoming recruiting class, Italian midfielder Paola Roversi (Rieti, Italy). The daughter of Paolo and Susanna Roversi, Paola brings a wealth of versatility and international playing experience to the Buccaneers. As a member of Italy’s Under-17 National Team, Roversi scored goals against Spain and Bulgaria. […]
Kirby Ellis Named Volleyball Assistant Coach
Former Carson-Newman volleyball player Kirby Ellis has been named an assistant coach for head coach Dan Ahiers’s volleyball team. Ellis battled injuries during her playing career as she was able to play in just three sets over two seasons, but she looks forward to being on the sideline once again. “I really feel it’s like […]
WSCC Workforce Training Classes in September
Walters State’s division of Workforce Training will offer a variety of classes at the Morristown, Greeneville and Sevierville Campuses, beginning in September. The schedule is as follows: Phlebotomy Technician: 5:30-9 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, September 8-November 12 on the Morristown Campus and September 15-November 19 on the Greeneville Campus. This 10-week program is designed to […]
New Business Start-Ups Increased During Second Quarter of 2014
More new businesses were launched last quarter than during the same period the year before – which may bode well for the state’s economy through the rest of the year. According to the Secretary of State’s quarterly report on business and economic indicators, new business filings were up 3.7 percent for the months of April, […]
Volleyball to Host Battle Royale in Mossy Creek, October 18, 2014
Carson-Newman volleyball head coach Dan Ahiers has added a game with Belmont Abbey on October 18 as Holt Fieldhouse will play host to three games on a mid-October Saturday. The Eagles originally scheduled contest with Catawba will begin at 1 p.m. with the Indians and Crusaders clashing at 4 p.m. A 7 p.m. nightcap between […]
Kazee-Hollifield Adds Three for 2015 Signing Class
Carson-Newman head softball coach Vickee Kazee-Hollifield has added three signees to the program’s roster for its 30th anniversary season. Talisa Fiame (Pacifica, Calif.), Holly Black (Blaine, Tenn.) and Abriana Lockett (Fontana, Calif.) join six others to bring C-N’s 30th anniversary signing class to nine. Talisa Fiame, 5-7 second base: Fiame comes to C-N from College […]
New Class at Rose Center: Tai Chi Beginning September 10, 2014
The Rose Center Council for the Arts is pleased to offer Tai Chi classes – both beginning and continuing classes for students of all fitness levels. Students will learn from noted instructors Jim Parker and Barbara Thompson about the basic 108 moves in Tai Chi to restore and maintain a sense of wellness. Beginning classes […]
Sevier Area Blood Drives August 16 – 21, 2014
As the sole provider of blood for 22 counties and 28 area hospitals, Medic Regional Blood Center depends on volunteer donors to help save lives in the community. “The blood collected by Medic stays in the area to help family, friends, neighbors and co-workers, “ explains Mike Prowell, Director of Business Development. Medic currently has […]
Jefferson County Blood Drives August 17 – 27, 2014
As the sole provider of blood for 22 counties and 28 area hospitals, Medic Regional Blood Center depends on volunteer donors to help save lives in the community. “The blood collected by Medic stays in the area to help family, friends, neighbors and co-workers, “ explains Mike Prowell, Director of Business Development. Medic currently has […]
New Class at Rose Center, Watercolor, Beginning September 18, 2014
Rose Center is pleased to offer a new class taught by local artist Susan Bedwell. Susan is offering a Watercolor class beginning Thursday, September 18 from 5:30 PM – 8 PM. The first class is an orientation and discussion of materials as well as learning how to prepare the watercolor paper. Students will enjoy exploring creativity […]
New Class at Rose Center: Knitting Beginning September 16, 2014
The Rose Center Council for the Arts is pleased to present a new class for the fall. Instructor Jane Peoples will be teaching a Beginners Knitting class. When Jane began knitting at age 10, she did not realize it would become her passion and an expression of art. During this class, Ms. Peoples will guide […]