Bank Holiday Schedule
2016 Bank Holiday Schedule In response to anticipated questions, this will serve as confirmation that Tennessee state-chartered banks may be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2016 and Friday, November 25, 2016, if they wish, provided that adequate notice is given to customers prior to the closing. Therefore, no separate notice by the bank to this […]
Donating Children’s Coats to Schools
I would like to know if there is a place to drop off coats for children in my child’s school. I read in the Jefferson County Post that coats are being collected for Piedmont School but that is not where my child goes to school and I would like to make a couple of coat […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “letter.” The strawberry plains hive was stung this week, sending 700 into shock. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that an exodus may bee on the horizon. The low humm is that it is the what comes next that has some feeling waspish. The low, low humm is […]
Election Day
Finally, this time next week the votes will have been cast and counted and we can all get on with our lives. Never, in my memory, has a national election caused so much angst locally. It is like the Civil War, with family against family and friend against friend. It brings one to wonder just […]
Back Pain: Understanding the Problem
BACK PAIN: UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM Chances are if you are reading this article you have had an episode of back pain. Statistics from the National Institute of Health report that 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain in their lifetime. Adult women have a higher reported incidence of back pain but men, 31% […]
Turkey Tales
Exactly what do you know about turkeys? I know that I love to watch them waddle in families around my house. I know they are what we feast on during our Thanksgiving meal. I know they have bony spikes on the back of each of the turkey’s lower legs called spurs, and the male will […]
Physical Readiness for School
Concerns about physical readiness for school are growing. Teachers and occupational therapists say an increasing number of children are entering school without fine motor skills. They are showing up for kindergarten without the fine motor skills needed to grip large crayons, hold their paper to color, or cut and glue shapes. It is estimated that […]
Why Do We Eat Turkey for Thanksgiving?
It’s the centerpiece of the holiday meal and the reason that most of us end up asleep in front of the T.V. the second we get home from dinner with relatives. Turkey is a signature food for the holiday season. Have you ever stopped and wondered why we eat turkey for Thanksgiving? Could it be […]
Volunteers Shut Out Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 55-0
It was a beautiful afternoon to wrap up homecoming week at Neyland Stadium Saturday. Looking to break a three game loosing streak, and overcome a week packed full of controversy, the University of Tennessee Volunteers took to the field in what ended up being a complete shutout over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. The Vols […]
Carson-Newman Celebrates Homecoming
Carson-Newman University hosted its annual homecoming festivities over the weekend to crowds of alumni and students. Homecoming is an exciting time on campus, highlighted by class reunions, live music, food, and several sporting events across campus. One of the main attractions of the afternoon was the University’s annual homecoming parade. Alumni and students crowded on […]
1st United Methodist Church Kickball Game – November 12, 2016
1st United Methodist Church will be hosting a Kickball Game featuring the Youth vs. the Remnant Sunday School Class to be played at the Field of Dreams on Saturday, November 12th at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Tickets to the event will in the form of suggested donations of $5.00 each. All proceeds will go […]
Dandridge Community Thanksgiving Dinner, November 24, 2016
For the last 16 years the churches in Dandridge have hosted an annual Thanksgiving Dinner. This year we will again be serving a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner: Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls Coffee and Tea,Pumpkin and Pecan pies and Angel Food cake for our diabetic friends. We began this annual event […]
Ghosts and Goblins Every Witch Way in Downtown Dandridge
The streets in Dandridge’s Historic Town Square were crawling with ghosts, goblins and creatures of all shapes and sizes, as the local Dandridge business community welcomed trick or treaters on Halloween evening. Businesses from inside and outside the downtown area lined the sidewalks to hand out candy and favors for the costumed crowd. Families were […]
Jefferson County Schools Use Safe and Supportive Children’s Survey
The Jefferson County Department of Education has recently released a Safe and Supportive Children’s Survey for teachers, parents, and students. The survey originated from the State Department, and similar surveys like it have been used in the past to measure schools’ learning climates, along with areas of improvement. The Safe and Supportive Children’s Survey will […]
Rush Strong School Promotes Drug Awareness with 12th Annual Red Ribbon Day
Students, teachers, and emergency crews from across the area gathered together for a day of hands-on education at Rush Strong School’s 12th annual Red Ribbon Day. Students had been working toward the day all week, learning about staying away from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol through the school’s D.A.R.E program. Educators wanted to bring in area […]
Tennessee Joins $41.2 Million Settlement with Hyundai, Kia over Fuel Economy Claims
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III, along with the Division of Consumer Affairs, today announced Tennessee will receive more than $965,000 as part of a $41.2 million multi-state settlement with Hyundai and Kia. The agreement resolves claims that the automakers misrepresented mileage and fuel economy ratings for some of their model year 2011, 2012 […]