AUDREY “TED” HEADRICK
AUDREY “TED” HEADRICK, age 87 of the Reidtown Community, Newport, TN passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 12, 2017 at Newport Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Lucy Clevenger and the granddaughter of the late Melvin and Callie Clevenger. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, several aunts, uncles and cousins. […]
Jefferson County School District and Emergency Responders Plan Functional Exercise at Jefferson County High School – May 24
The Jefferson County School District and Jefferson County Emergency response agencies are conducting a full-scale, functional exercise at the Jefferson County High School on May 24, 2017. The drill will begin at approximately 8:30 AM and conclude by 12:00 PM. The drill will include realistic emergency responder response to a simulated emergency situation at the […]
The Morristown Police Department is investigating a shooting which occurred overnight in east Morristown. Rachael Kirk, 19, of Morristown was shot once in the neck following a dispute with at least two males. Investigators are actively seeking suspects Ishaih Jamal White, 22, who is described as a black male, 5’11” and weighs approximately 180 pounds […]
Lakeway Soccer Club to Begin Player Evaluations and Tryouts
Lakeway Soccer Club has been offering specialized coaching, competitive games, and training to individuals and teams since 1992. The Club serves a wide range of age groups. Players as young as 4 years old can begin their soccer foundation through Mike McDonald’s Academy. Majority of our players will continue their soccer development through high school […]
All Saints Choir Wins Big At Smoky Mountain Music Festival
The award-winning Singing Saints’ Choir from All Saints’ Episcopal School competed for the fifth year at the Smoky Mountain Music Festival, placing first in the Youth Choir Division. Competing against a variety of choirs from across the country, the choir not only placed first, but also received superior ratings in all categories for their performance. […]
Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter attends Grave Marking
On Saturday May 6 at 11:00 a.m., Karen McFarland and Elizabeth Finchum, members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter, attended the Patriot Marker Dedication Ceremony for Moses Cavett. The ceremony took place at Mars Hill Cemetery at Cavett Station in West Hills Knoxville, TN. Participants included Cavett family descendants, Cherokee Indians, anthropologists from the University […]
Bassmasters College Series On Douglas Lake
B.A.S.S., the world’s largest fishing organization, will host the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops, May 11-13, on Cherokee Lake in Jefferson City, Tenn. The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops pits teams of college anglers against one another for cash, prizes, bragging rights and the holy […]
Dandridge Welcomes BARE-Co
Australia’s largest manufacturer and wholesale distributor of replacement agricultural tractor parts has recently purchased its main US distribution center at Pine Drive, Dandridge TN. Bare-Co is a family owned and operated business, established in 1944 by Roy Bare. Roy’s son Allan has been with the company since 1960 and now owns and operates the business […]
JENNIE L. SHRADER
JENNIE L. SHRADER, age 103, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church for 69 years. Her family had three sets of five generations. Preceded in death by her husband, Rosen H. Shrader; daughters, Martha Jane Shrader and Betty Lou […]
Jefferson County Democrats to Meet May 25
Jefferson County Democrats will meet Thursday, May 25 at the Jefferson County Library at 6:30 pm. An executive committee will meet at 7:00. All Jefferson County Democrats are encouraged to attend.
Jefferson City Public Library Opens Registration for Summer Reading Program
Online registration for the 2017 JCPL Summer Reading Program is now open. We have links on our website under the JCPL tab and on our facebook page. This year we have programs for Tiny Tots, Pre-K, Children, Tween/Teens and Adults. We hope to see you there!
CHESTER F. (CHET) BERGMAN
CHESTER F. (CHET) BERGMAN, age 94, of Jefferson City, TN entered his eternal home on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. He was born in Ottawa County, Michigan on October 31, 1922. He graduated from Union High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan before earning his Bachelor’s Degree from Calvin College and a Master’s Degree from the University […]
ROBERT L. SEALE
ROBERT L. SEALE, age 84, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday morning, May 5, 2017 at his home. He was a former employee of Jeffrey Chain, Carson Newman College and Food City of Dandridge. He was a member and deacon of Mt. View Baptist Church, member of Brazelton Lodge #190 F&AM and Kerbela Shrine. Preceded […]
J.C. CARL HOLT
J.C. Carl Holt, age 75 of Morristown passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017 at UT Medical Center. He was a resident of Chandler House in Jefferson City. He served his country in the US Army from 1964-1966 in the Vietnam War. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in White Pine and […]
GEORGE E. WRIGHT
GEORGE E. WRIGHT, age 76, of Jefferson City, TN passed away May 7, 2017 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was a veteran of the US Army, member of Buffalo Grove Baptist Church and retired from Brown Transport and Nashua. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, farming and beekeeping. He will be sadly missed by all. […]
Annual Jefferson County Baptist Disaster Relief Yard Sale, May 11-13
The Jefferson County Baptist Disaster Relief will be having their annual fundraising yard sale. The location will be at Oak Hills Baptist Church, 1079 Devotie Rd, Jefferson City. Hours will be Thursday, May 11 8-5, Friday May 12, 8-5 and Saturday May 13, 8-2. Please support us as we raise funds to be able to […]