JAMES WILLIAM HENRY
JAMES WILLIAM HENRY, age 55, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 19, 2016. He was born and raised in Orlando, FL, where he went to work and retired from Disney World of Orlando. Following his retirement, he moved to Tennessee where he has been employed by the Bechtel Corporation for the past 26 […]
HAZEL LOUISE FAIN JONES
HAZEL LOUISE FAIN JONES, of Dandridge, TN passed away on July 19, 2016. She was born August 3, 1934. She attended Chestnut Grove School and graduated from Maury High School in 1952, the same year she married Frank T. Jones. She was a former employee of Dandridge Elementary School and worked for 30 years with […]
Spaghetti Dinner and Chinese Raffle Fundraiser for Ty Spillman
The Jefferson County Rescue Squad building will be home to a spaghetti dinner and Chinese raffle fundraiser for 4 Paws for Ability, and to raise money for a seizure assistance dog for Ty Spillman. The fundraiser is Saturday, July 23, 2016, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The spaghetti dinner cost $6 per plate for all […]
School Board Holds Called Meeting
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners held a called meeting on Thursday night at Patriot Academy. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Jarnigan, with only three other voting members available for the evening. First on the agenda for new business was the audit report for 2015. The report was only preliminary, and […]
Water Discoloration
I recently read your article on the discoloration of water in Dandridge. I am still concerned and would like more information on the topic. Can you offer any contact information that I might use to get the information that I am looking for? If you have not already, I would suggest contacting Water Superintendent Norton […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “deep.” The head governmental hive will convene and the swarm will have eyes on upcoming plans. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that the crowning of the King is just around the corner. The low humm is that the honey jar is a little deeper than expected for […]
No Excuse
Where does personal responsibility begin and end? I think that is a fair question. As little as a couple of decades ago, that question was more easily answered but things have changed drastically. Turn on the television and watch for a few minutes. It doesn’t matter if it is a fictional show, reality television or […]
Local Sanctuary Provides Safe Haven to Wolf-Dogs
Nestled between the forested landscapes of Dandridge is a unique experience known as Wolf Paws. Wolf Paws is a positive awareness wolf-dog sanctuary that is currently home to six animals rescued from around the area. Most of the animals have been saved from shelters or abandonment that comes with the stigma of being called a […]
JOE “BUD” DUCKETT
Joe “Bud” Duckett, 87, of Dandridge, TN went home on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born May 22, 1929 in Grassy Fork TN to the late Chan and Ada Price Duckett. Joe served honorably in the Korean War, where he received the Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantry […]
Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley Holds First “Stuff the Bus”
The Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley held their first annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign this week. Each day the club partnered with community sponsors and rallied together to gather necessary school supplies for club members at all three of their area locations. Following in the footsteps of other clubs around the country, Dumplin […]
Legacy Theatre Hosts One-Day Seminar with Dr. Colin Harbinson
Legacy Theatre is excited to announce a one-day seminar with arts and faith pioneer, Dr. Colin Harbinson on Saturday, July 23 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 pm. This free seminar is designed for artists and emerging artists who want to explore how their creative gifts can connect with God’s purposes and make a dramatic impact on […]
Jefferson County Commission Holds Special Called Meeting and Work Session
Jefferson County Commission met for a special called meeting and work session Monday night. The session was to prepare for next week’s Regular Quarterly Session, which will be the first of the current fiscal year. Absent from the roll call for the evening was Commissioner Blevens. The Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission approved the rezoning […]
NANCY BATEMAN
NANCY BATEMAN, age 75, of Jefferson City, TN passed away July 15, 2016. She was a member of Blue Springs Baptist Church, and was a former employee of Howmet Corporation in Morristown. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Geneva Watson, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 […]
DAVID MORRIS MILLS
David Morris (Da-Da) Mills went to his Father on July 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. A native of Jefferson City, he moved to the Nashville area 8 years ago. David was born June 6, 1954 in Newport, Tennessee. David was a standout Student Athlete in Basketball at Jefferson City High School and Carson Newman College […]
Athletes May Have White Matter Brain Changes 6 Months After a Concussion
New research finds white matter changes in the brains of athletes six months after a concussion. The study will be presented at the Sports Concussion Conference in Chicago, July 8-10, hosted by the American Academy of Neurology, the world’s leading authority on the diagnosis and management of sports-related concussion. The conference brings together leading experts […]
Necessities and Advice for Up and Coming College Students
All the tests have been taken, all the classes have been passed, and all applications mailed off. It finally arrives, that all too important acceptance letter. College is officially around the corner as excitement fills the air. Now what? For many young adults, college will be their first big move from home. Never before have […]