Ava Ascends to Tennessee’s Top Baby Girl Name in 2017; William Wins for Boys
Ava is the new number one name for baby girls born in Tennessee, rising to the top of the list of the most popular names for babies born in 2017. William maintains the number one spot as the most popular name chosen for baby boys in Tennessee for the 11th straight year. The top 10 […]
Haslam Announces Major Awarding of IMPROVE Act Transportation Projects, Largest Bidding Process in State History
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer today announced the state has awarded $297 million in contracts from bids accepted in December for crucial road and bridge construction projects – the first major awarding of IMPROVE Act projects and the largest such bidding process in TDOT’s history. With increased transportation […]
ROBERT C. “R.C.” WOODS
ROBERT C. “R.C.” WOODS, age 68 of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. R.C. was a graduate of Maury High School and was a retired transport driver for UPS. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Woods and […]
ALMA McGAHA CLARK
Alma McGaha Clark, age 80 of Morristown, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kerby Clark, son Dennis Clark and siblings. She is survived by her grandchildren and her brothers and sisters. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
JOSEPH M. POCHEDLEY
JOSEPH M. POCHEDLEY, age 91 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Cleveland, OH passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Ruth Pochedley and is survived by his son, David Pochedley; daughter, Shari (Larry) Doyle; step-daughter, Rhonda Taylor; sister, Betty Clancy; brother, Bob […]
Jefferson County Republican Party Holds Mass Meeting
The Jefferson County Republican Party mass meeting is set for 1/20/18 at 9:00AM at the historic county courthouse. All Republican candidates are invited to attend and address attendees. Inclement weather date is set for 1/27/18.
A Changing Climate, A Changing Wine
If you want to buy good wine, Elizabeth Wolkovich says stop looking at labels and listen to your taste buds. An Assistant Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Wolkovich is among the co-authors of a new study, which suggests that, though vineyards might be able to counteract some of the effects of climate change by […]
Former UT Football Director of Operations Pleads Guilty
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in Chris Spognardi, the former Director of Football Operations at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, pleading guilty to official misconduct. Comptroller investigators determined that Spognardi provided fabricated or altered documentation to account for at least $14,085 in athletic funds from September 2015 through January 2016. Spognardi could […]
No. 7 Lady Vols Improve To 13-0 With 63-49 Win At Kentucky
No. 7/7 Tennessee improved to 13-0 overall and 1-0 in the SEC on Sunday, defeating Kentucky (8-7, 0-1 SEC) 63-49 in front of a crowd of 8,921 at Rupp Arena. The victory was UT’s first in the venue in three tries. The Big Orange women lost to the Wildcats during the 2005-06 season and fell […]
JOSEPH M. POCHEDLEY
JOSEPH M. POCHEDLEY, age 91 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Cleveland, OH passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Ruth Pochedley and is survived by his son, David Pochedley; daughter, Shari (Larry) Doyle; step-daughter, Rhonda Taylor; sister, Betty Clancy; brother, Bob […]
State Fire Marshal: Ring in the New Year with Safety Mind
Whether your New Year’s plans involve a low-key night at home or a big night out on the town, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) encourages Tennesseans to add fire safety to the celebration agenda. “No matter where you choose to celebrate the new year, be sure to do it safely,” said State Fire […]
WALTON P. “WALT” ASHER
WALTON P. “WALT” ASHER, age 75 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, December 28, 2017. He was born January 19, 1942 in Hyden, KY the son of the late Haze and Wilma (Roberts) Asher and was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Asher and the mother of his children, June Asher. He is […]
JOHN RAY WHITT
John Ray Whitt of Jefferson City, passed away on December 27, 2017. He was born on March 13, 1943 in Calhoun, TN. John was the son of the late Walter Whitt and Elizabeth Melvin Whitt, father to the late John Ray Whitt II, and brother to the late Rebekah Whitt and Margaret Whitt Roach (G.O.) […]
CHARLES HUBERT LOVE, SR
CHARLES HUBERT LOVE, SR., age 90 of the Sager Community, Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, December 26, 2017 at his home. He was a retired employee of the Jefferson Co. Highway Department following 41 years of faithful service. He was the son of the late Mort and Nannie (Miller) Love and was preceded in […]
FREDDIE MARIE YOUNG
FREDDIE MARIE YOUNG, age 62, died from a lingering illness on December 26, 2017. She is preceded in death by her father, Olen West; mother-in-law, Redie England. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, John Edward Young; mother, Ruby C. West; brother, Robert West; sister and brother-in-law, Susie and Steve Cline; sister-in-law, Linda […]
Vols Welcome 13 Newcomers During Early Signing Period
Friday’s signing announcement by Under Armour All-American Alontae Taylor gave head coach Jeremy Pruitt and the Tennessee football program 13 members in their 2018 Class. The Early Signing Period began on Wednesday and wraps up at the end of the day on Friday. UT will add several more Vols during the traditional National Signing Day […]