Jefferson County Sampler September 24
Tuesday, September 24, 20195:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.The Carriage House | 895 Sellers Road | Jefferson CityThis is a county wide event designed to showcase our local restaurants, bakeries, caterers, and now food trucks! Tickets are available for purchase at First Bank in Jefferson City, White Pine Town Hall, and the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce […]
Walk With Ease
The Arthritis Foundation and UT Extension are hosting a series of walks at the Field of Dreams September 16 through October 24. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays anyone who can be on their feet for about 10 minutes are invited to come. Bring comfortable walking shoes and water to drink.
Park Hosts Star Gazing Event at Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a stargazing program in Cades Cove on Saturday, September 7, 2019 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Park rangers invite the public to escape the city lights and observe the natural night sky for an evening of viewing stars with equipment and instruction provided by the Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society. […]
Mountain Life Festival September 21
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual Mountain Life Festival near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center at the Mountain Farm Museum on Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience traditional fall harvest activities on the farm including hearth cooking, apple butter making, blacksmithing, lye soap […]
PHYLLIS WRIGHT
Phyllis Rae Wright, age 79, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019.Phyllis was the daughter of Ray and Gladys Baldwin and is survived by her sisters Joan and Patsy.For 62 years, Phyllis was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Nolen. Together, they had three children: Marsha and her husband Butch, Van and his wife Lorri, […]
JEANETTE CARMICHAEL
JEANETTE JACKSON CARMICHAEL, age 85, of White Pine, TN passed away peacefully at home September 2, 2019. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church and Martha Dandridge Chapter #438 Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by husband, Donald E. Carmichael; son, Ronald (Checker) Carmichael; parents, G. B. and Bessie Harrell Jackson; […]
KEITH HORNER
Keith Horner, 82, of Rutledge, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He accomplished much in his lifetime through hard work and integrity. He was a developer and a staunch Democrat with a career in politics serving as Road Commissioner and County Commissioner for Hamblen County, but his biggest […]
WILLIE FRANCIS BLAIR
Willie Frances Blair, age 87 gained her wings Friday, August 30, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband of 53 years, Paul E. Blair; daughters, Jinny Lee and Marie Blair; son, Paul Blair and a set of twins. She is survived by brother […]
Happy Labor Day
Summer’s unofficial last hoo-rah is upon us. Even though technically on the calendar fall doesn’t begin until September 23, the Labor Day holiday has long been used as the unofficial end of summer. Mums, fall decor, and pumpkin spice everything will soon be taking over. The long, hot, muggy nights will soon give way to […]
CHARLES TAYLOR
Charles B. (C.B.) Taylor died on August 29, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Center following a lingering illness. He was born on September 3, 1943. He was a charter member of White Pine Community Athletics and was retired from Berkline after 45 years. Charles is preceded in death by parents, Dick and Flossie Taylor; brothers […]
Vols Topped in Opener, 38-30
Despite 108 receiving yards and a touchdown on a career-high seven catches by senior Jauan Jennings, a pair of fourth-quarter turnovers cost Tennessee, as the Vols fell to Georgia State, 38-23, in their season-opener at Neyland Stadium Saturday. The Vols now prepare to host BYU next Saturday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). After UT took a […]
Patriots Dodge Hurricanes, 27-21
After last week’s big win against Sevier County, the Jefferson County Patriot football went on Hurricane watch in Dumplin Valley. The first quarter brought slow momentum for both the Patriot and the Morristown East offences, as the defensive lines showed what they were made of. The Hurricane offense struggled in the redzone, with key stops […]
PAULINE HAWKINS SOLOMON
PAULINE HAWKINS SOLOMON, age 83, of Mooresburg, TN and formerly of Lake City, TN passed away at 8:40pm Monday, August 26, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Solomon; step-grandchild, Billy Joe Solomon; parents, Bill and Eula Hawkins; sister, Joyce (Tootie) Cobb; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Lee Carden; brother, […]