Jefferson City’s Hometown Christmas Set for December 10, 2016
Jefferson City and the Historic Mossy Creek District have announced this year’s Jefferson City Hometown Christmas will take place on December 10 on Main Street. This will be the first event to be held in the, soon to be completed, festival park. While you can still expect the annual candy-filled Christmas parade that is held on this second Saturday of […]
Modern Woodmen of Dandridge Match Funds for Jefferson County Rescue Squad Fund Raiser
Modern Woodmen of Dandridge recently helped the Jefferson County Rescue Squad with a fund raiser. The rescue squad provided the food for a recent Music On The Town event. While the Tams played and sang the squad cooked and served up a hamburger meal for the attendees. It was quite a successful fundraiser, because the […]
GLENDA DeANN HAHN
Glenda DeAnn Hahn passed away peacefully in Knoxville, TN on November 12, 2016 at the age of 78. Glenda is predeceased by her parents George Thomas and Helen Cochran, sisters Gwenera Lillard, Robbie Eason, and brother Tommy Cochran. Glenda is survived by her loving husband of 55 years. They were married in Savannah, GA on September 9, 1961. Glenda is lovingly remembered by daughters Yolanda Chidester and Sabrina Huntoon, […]
Mumps Outbreaks in Nearby States Remind of Need for Immunizations to Protect Adults and Children
As health officials in nearby states, including Arkansas and Missouri monitor outbreaks of mumps that are growing in number and geographically, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds residents mumps vaccination is the best way to prevent mumps illness. Mumps spreads through close contact with a person who has mumps, and is most easily spread among […]
Morristown Police Department Recognized with Plaque from Breath of Life Ministries
The Morristown Police Department is honored to have received recognition from the Breath of Life Ministries. Earlier this month, the ministry presented a plaque to the department for service, dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women of the department to keep Morristown safe. Members of Breath of Life stated, “That when they contact […]
Dining With Democrats Dutch-Treat Lunch, December 2, 2016
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to join us for our December First Friday Dining With Democrats Dutch-treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, December 2, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Reservations are helpful and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Hope you will plan on joining us for a time of good […]
All Saints’ Episcopal School Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Feast
For close to a decade, first and second graders at All Saints’ Episcopal School have hosted their Annual Thanksgiving Feast to honor and thank all who have supported their “God’s Bounty” Garden and Outdoor Classroom. This year that invited community leaders, Board Members, and local businesses and organizations that provide assistance to making the garden […]
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I can’t wait. How about you? Just three more days until Thanksgiving! I can smell the turkey and pumpkin pies now. I can see a table flowing over with harvest food. I see corn, beans, potatoes, sweet potato casserole, cornbread stuffing, oyster souffle, broccoli casserole, baked acorn squash, pumpkin soup, cabbage casserole, cheese grit casserole, […]
Where Will the Reindeer be at Merriment on Mainstreet?
I saw on the Post and on Facebook that there will be reindeer in Dandridge on Merriment on Mainstreet on November 26. What I didn’t see is where they will be. Are they in the grass in front of Bible’s Drug Store or where? Actually, music will be on the lawn in front of the […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “turkey.” The DOE hive flew into a waspish situation with the swarm last week and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that three and ½ dips in the honey jar may bee more than some are willing to go. The low humm is that some in the swarm […]
Thanksgiving Countdown
It is that time of year. The day of dressing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie is nearly upon us and so it is time to remember the things that we have to be thankful for this year. Of course, most of us are thankful that election season is over and we can get back to […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Announce Interstate 40 Challenge During Thanksgiving Holiday
Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Tracy Trott on Friday announced the fourth annual “Interstate 40 Challenge Drive to Zero Fatalities” traffic safety initiative scheduled for the Thanksgiving holiday period. The I-40 Challenge will consist of increased patrols from state police/ highway patrol agencies along the I-40 corridor that stretches through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, […]
Thanksgiving and the Macy’s Day Parade
It’s an iconic sight that lights up the screens of America, holding captive audiences around the nation taking joy in its splendor. The Macy’s Thanksgiving parade is a tradition in many households as we gather to give thanks. What is it about this parade that seems to fascinate us and keep people coming back year […]
UT Expert: Holiday Shoppers Will Spend More, Enjoy Online and In-Store Perks
Online shopping, personalized in-store shopping experiences, and self-gifting will dominate the 2016 holiday shopping season, according to Ann Fairhurst, professor and head of UT’s Department of Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management. “Consumers are taking a well-rounded approach to holiday shopping this year,” said Fairhurst. “They’ll be shopping online and via apps on their mobile devices […]
SFMO, Red Cross Join Jefferson Co. Fire Departments to Install Smoke Alarms Nov. 19
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) will join forces with nine Jefferson County fire departments and the American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee to install free smoke alarms in homes throughout Jefferson County on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Working in conjunction with local residents, organizers hope to reach at least 800 homes during the […]
STUART “LUCKY” HOUPT
Stuart “Lucky” Houpt, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Stuart was born on August 15, 1942 in Chester, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School in 1961, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Stuart retired from Shelby Williams […]