White Pine PTO Hosts Craft Fair to Replace Gym Floor
The White Pine School PTO is hosting a craft fair to raise money to replace the 32-year-old concrete gym floor. On Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., over 70 vendors will fill White Pine School with crafts, free kid’s activities, Mother’s Day gifts, children’s gifts, home décor, and more. There will also […]
Carson-Newman’s Library Book Sale is April 27
Carson-Newman University’s Stephens-Burnett Memorial Library will hold a book sale Thursday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Held in the facility’s loading bay, located at 1634 Russell Avenue South in Jefferson City, the sale is open to the public. “We will have thousands of books and expect that our customers will find some […]
MARJORIE GAMMON SMITH
MARJORIE GAMMON SMITH, age 87, of White Pine, TN passed away April 19, 2017 at her home after a long illness. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of White Pine, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn R. Smith; parents, Charles Lee Gammon and […]
Retired Teachers to meet Saturday, June 3, 2017
All retired educators are invited to attend the next quarterly meeting of Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association. The meeting will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Shoney’s Family Resturaunt, Dandridge exit 417. Brunch will be served. Guest speakers will be the recipients of the 2016 Grants for Active Teachers. […]
Carson-Newman University a signature sponsor for annual Todd Collins and Dr. Chris Jones Golf Classic
Carson-Newman University is teaming up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley to raise money for local children, serving as signature sponsor for the 2017 Annual Todd Collins & Dr. Chris Jones Golf Classic. The event is April 26 at Patriot Hills Golf Club in Jefferson City. “This is just a great opportunity […]
Third Annual Ruck March May 29th
The 3rd Annual Ruck March, in Jefferson County, sponsored by VFW Post 3380, will be held on May 29th, and the walk will begin at the Jefferson City Community Center @ 7am. Registration is at 6:30 am. The 8 mile march will end at Brazelton Lodge, across from 1st Baptist Church in Dandridge. “The Ruck […]
NIKKI KING
NIKKI KING, age 39, of Sevierville, TN passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at LeConte Medical Center. Beloved wife of Bryan King and mother of Damian King. She is also survived by her mother, Gina Gregoire (Neil); sister, Erin Yoe (James); father, Robert Wright (Denise); mother-in-law, Tina Woods (Brian); several nieces, nephews, cousins and a […]
SHERRY LEE PUNKO
Sherry Lee Punko, age 59, of Dandridge TN, passed away on April 16, 2017. She was a free spirit who loved nature and the outdoors. She is survived by Michael, her husband of 39 years; mother and father Ann and Neal Puckett, brother Steve (Karen) Puckett, sister Lisa (Tim) Smith, brother Jerome (Sharon) Puckett, and […]
Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all interstate construction work this Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 17 at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to […]
JACK OWEN HORNER
JACK OWEN HORNER, age 65, of Talbott, TN died peacefully, surrounded by family on April 13, 2017. Jack was the owner and proprietor of The Corner, board member of the TN Recycling Coalition, former chief and founding member of the West Hamblen County Volunteer Fire Department. Additionally, Jack was a long-time employee of Goodwill Industries […]
JAGS Cheerleading Hosts Cheer Camp May 6 and 7
Jaguar Athletics All-Star Cheerleading camp will be held May 6-7 at the Carson-Newman University Student Activities Center. Camp schedule: May 6 8:30 am – 12:30 pm; May 7 1:30 – 5:30 pm. The cost is $65 and includes daily snack and camp t-shirt. Ages 4-18 are invited to attend. Train in a fun, positive, and […]
JOHN H. OWENS
JOHN H. OWENS, Sr. age 76, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, April 12, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born December 19, 1940 in Knoxville, TN, the son of the late Henry and Dorothy Owens. John was well known in the Dandridge Community, having owned and operated the Wagon Wheel Restaurant for […]
MARY JO DENTON
MARY JO DENTON, age 82, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Kindred Nursing Home in Knoxville, TN. She was of the Methodist faith. She graduated from Maury High School in Dandridge, TN and shortly after moved to Nashville, TN, where she continued her education and worked […]
ORA WILLIAMS UNDERWOOD
ORA WILLIAMS UNDERWOOD, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN left behind those who loved her and went to be with the One who loved her best on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Having been saved young in life, Mrs. Ora was centered in God’s love. No matter the difficulties she faced, her love was never waning […]