Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinic Opens New Jefferson City Location
Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinic opened its doors Saturday to its new Jefferson City location. The clinic offers services to the public including treatment, prevention and wellness, and occupational health services. Fast Pace also provides an active medical weight loss program. The clinic has the option of a reduced self-pay program, covering in-house testing and […]
Congratulations to the JCHS Class of 2016
Thousands gathered Saturday morning to celebrate the Jefferson County High School Class of 2016. The air buzzed with excitement as the 40th Commencement Ceremony was held at Walters State Expo Center in White Pine. The Class of 2016 had humble beginnings four years ago. They entered the doors of JCHS their freshman year to face […]
MARY AUSMUS HUFFAKER
Mary Ausmus Huffaker, age 99 of New Market, TN passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Hodges Cottage of Jefferson County Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Huffaker, and son, John Huffaker. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher for many […]
JAMES MICHAEL THOMAS
James Michael Thomas, age 73 of Dandridge, TN passed away May 22, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Joyce B. Thomas; brother, H. Jack Thomas of Chattanooga; and two cousins, Sylvia Easton and Charlotte Tallent. Michael is preceded in death by his son, James Michael Thomas Jr. and his […]
JOHN THOMAS DIPIETRO
JOHN THOMAS DIPIETRO, age 61 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Dipietro; children, Janine Dipietro, Matthew Dipietro and John Dipietro III; sister, Antoinette (Toni) Dipietro; half-sister, Maria Curry; and two uncles, Angelo Dipietro and Frank Dipietro. He will be missed by […]
Man-Eating Monster Crocodile May be Florida’s Newest Invasive Species
Spotting native alligators and crocodiles in Florida is common, but anyone who sees a large reptile may want to take a second look– man-eaters that can grow to 18 feet long and weigh as much as a small car have been found in the Sunshine State. Using DNA analysis, University of Florida researchers have confirmed […]
2016 National Safe Boating Week, May 21 – 27
The 2016 National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27 and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating to promote the wear of life jackets as the summer boating season begins. The Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day is Friday, May 20 with the goal of demonstrating how easy it is to wear a […]
Alexander Votes to Support Tennessee Farmers and Protect Public Health
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the following statement today after he voted in the Senate Appropriations Committee to approve two fiscal year 2017 appropriations bills that will fund agricultural programs, the Food and Drug Administration and the legislative branch, which includes the Library of Congress and the Government Accountability Office. Both bills are consistent […]
Corker Very Disappointed by Obama Administration School Bathroom Guidance
In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and U.S. Secretary of Education John King, U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) today joined 25 Republican senators in criticizing the Obama administration’s decision to issue guidance for every public school in the United States regarding which bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers transgender students may use. “Deciding […]
ROBERT “BOB” THOMAS GADDIS
ROBERT THOMAS “BOB” GADDIS, age 83, of Dandridge, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 19, 2016, after a hard fought battle with leukemia. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Blanche Gaddis; his wife, Robbie Welch Gaddis; sister, Racine Gaddis; brother-in-law, Wayne “Dobie” Welch; uncle and […]
Mt. Horeb Holds Annual Field Day
Mt. Horeb Elementary held their annual Field Day event Wednesday for kindergarten and first grade students. The purpose of the event was to get students active and allow them a break from their usual school day routine. Students got a chance to run off their extra energy with proud parents peppering the stands cheering them […]
School Budget Goes Back to the Drawing Board
The Jefferson County School Board declined to approve the 2016/17 fiscal year budget proposal at Tuesday’s Called Meeting. Last week the School Board sent the budget document back to the Department of Education for work with instructions to return a document that showed $253,000 in cuts and $200,000 in capital projects funding without cutting from […]
A Summer Reminder: Avoid Leaving Children and Pets in Hot Cars
It’s a common enough practice, something that most people don’t give a second thought to. Every day, parents and pet owners leave their children or prized pooch in the car while they dash into the store. This practice usually passes without incident. However, during the summer this can lead to deadly consequences if appropriate precautions […]
State Representative Jeremy Faison Joins All Saints’ Episcopal School to Complete Their “Walk Across Tennessee”
All Saints’ Episcopal School’s was excited the share the completion of their yearlong “Walk Across Tennessee” program with State Representative Jeremy Faison. Rep. Faison joined students and faculty as they presented some of the facts the students learned, highlighted their commitment to physical fitness and debuted a “Walking Across Tennessee” brochure that was designed by […]
Pet Lover’s Paradise Grand Opening
Furry friends and family members will be pleased to know that there is a new place in town that caters to their needs. Pet Lover’s Paradise, located at 414 East Meeting Street in Dandridge, hosted their grand opening on Saturday. The event featured fun stuff for both pets and people including a cookout, face painting […]
Great Tunes, Great Times Down on the Farm
It was an exciting, if chilly, evening down on the farm as the Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series kicked off their summer showcase. Grits and special guest Tractorhead brought the house down and kept the energy high in the debut evening of the four concert series. The Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series is an annual […]