Vols Camp Report: Newcomers and Veterans Stepping Up
Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones, assistant head coach Robert Gillespie and three student-athletes spoke to reporters after Tuesday’s fall camp practice at Haslam Field. Vols Reward Eli Wolf With Scholarship Jones and the team surprised sophomore tight end Eli Wolf at the start of practice when Jones announced that the former walk-on has been […]
UT Extension Appoints Interim Assistant Dean
University of Tennessee Extension has announced that Michael Buschermohle, a professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, has accepted the position of interim assistant dean of UT Extension, effective immediately. As interim assistant dean, Buschermohle will lead UT Extension’s programs in agricultural, natural resources and community economic development (ANR/CED). In announcing the […]
Bucks Second Half Surge Falls Short Against Hokies
Despite keeping Virginia Tech scoreless in the first half on 14 shots, the ETSU men’s soccer team could not find the net as the Bucs dropped a 1-0 decision in a season opening exhibition Tuesday night in Summers Taylor Stadium. After falling behind on a goal by Virginia Tech’s Marcelo Acuna in the 52nd minute, […]
SERGEANT JAMES HARDY “JAMIE” CLEVENGER
SERGEANT JAMES HARDY “JAMIE” CLEVENGER, (RET.) age 49, of Jefferson City, TN passed away August 14, 2017. He was retired from the U. S. Army, where he was a member of the Special Forces during two tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was an active member of American Legion Post #113. Preceded in […]
Kickstands-Up Against Cancer Set for September 16
The 4th-Annual Kickstands-Up Against Cancer is coming up Saturday, September 16th, Rain Or Shine at Lowe’s Home Improvement… in Jefferson City, Tennessee. This benefit motorcycle run is open to all types of bikes. Registration begins at 9:30AM and the ride leaves Kickstands-Up promptly at 11 o’clock… Admission is $20 for the first rider… and $10 […]
FORMER PIONEER FIRES 63 TO QUALIFY FOR WEB.COM EVENT
Former Tusculum golfer Brad Hawkins posted a nine-under par 63 to qualify for this weekend’s News-Sentinel Open presented by Pilot. Hawkins carded nine birdies and nine pars to post the low score of the day on the par-72, 7,036-yard Three Ridges Golf Course layout. He was one of six individuals to qualify in the 104-player […]
WILLIAM M.”BILL” McCOIG
WILLIAM M.”BILL” McCOIG, age 79 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, August 13, 2017 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare Center. He was born, August 24, 1937 the son of the late Joe and Maude McCoig and was preceded in death by his son, David “Mickey” McCoig; step-father who raised him, Deloss Lewis; brother, Joe C. McCoig […]
MARY CELESTE McMAHAN RENEAU
MARY CELESTE McMAHAN RENEAU, age 85 of Dandridge, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 12, 2017. She was a member of the Dandridge First United Methodist Church and was longtime employee of American Accessories Inc. of Dandridge. Celeste was a descendant of the First Families of Tennessee. She was […]
Hunter Education Class Set for August 24-26
There will be a hunter ed class at Swannsylvania Baptist Church August 24-26. Go to www.tnwildlife.org for more information and to register. Click on “For hunters,” then to hunter education, find a class near you.
O’Brien Announces Promotions for Four Executive Council Members
Carson-Newman University President J. Randall O’Brien announced today that four members of the institution’s executive council have had their roles expanded and received appropriate changes to their titles. “Beyond formality, adjusting the titles of these stellar colleagues is a reflection of their commitments to Carson-Newman,” said Dr. O’Brien. “Further, it rewards their outstanding service, their […]
TDCI: Don’t Fall Victim to Scholarship & Student Loan Scams
Scholarships and student loans are the most common way to ease the financial burden of tuition costs for many students. Unfortunately, financial predators prey on consumers’ fears of greater monetary responsibility with scams that promise more than they deliver and leave consumers facing greater headaches and debt. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) […]
DIDD Statewide Employment Rate Released
The Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) announced today that the employment rate of persons supported in competitive, integrated employment is 16.6 percent. The number comes from the first round of results from a new data collection tool and reflects persons supported who are of working age and no longer in school. Competitive, integrated […]
Tennessee Educator Survey Offers Actionable Feedback for Improving State and District Policies
According to the 2017 Tennessee Educator Survey report and data tool released today, the overwhelming majority of Tennessee educators believe the evaluation process improves their teaching and professional learning enhances their ability to meet student needs. However, teachers also reported relatively few opportunities for personalized professional learning and difficulties identifying and accessing high-quality instructional materials—two areas where the department […]
TNECD Now Accepting Site Development Grant Applications
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced today the opening of the next round of site development grant applications to help communities transform industrial sites to shovel-ready status. As part the Select Tennessee Site Certification program, the site development grants are intended to help communities overcome barriers to site certification and prepare for […]
Haslam Announces Reen Baskin as Director of Communications
ennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced Reen Baskin will become the new communications director for his administration, a Cabinet-level position on his senior staff. “As a trusted and valuable member of this administration since my first year in office, Reen is incredibly talented and hard-working, and I’m excited to have her take on this new […]
Haslam Announces Reward in Memphis Murder Case
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension, arrest and conviction of any person or persons responsible for the June murder of a toddler in Memphis. “We want whoever is responsible for this tragic crime to be brought to justice,” Haslam said. “No tips are too small and […]