ROBERT DOYLE CLINE
Robert Doyle Cline age 77 of Talbott, TN passed away at UT Medical Center on Saturday, April 27, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse (Buck) and Joella Haag Cline, brother, Walter F. Cline and sister, Kylene West both of Talbott. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Cline, son, Scott (Teresa) […]
WILLIAM (BILL) LYEN
WILLIAM (BILL) LYEN, 72, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, April, 27, 2019. Bill was born on May 22, 1946, in Harrodsburg, KY. He married Terry Harper Lyen in 2007, and they retired to Douglas Lake in Dandridge, TN. He is survived by his son Michael Lyen (Betsy), step-children Vivi Gragnano (Ryan), Jamie Gray (Heather), four […]
ART “SKIP” CARTER
Art “Skip” Carter, age 79 passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at his home in Baneberry, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 59 years, Sandra Sue Carter, his daughters; Andrea Beth Ferrante and her husband, Darrin and Stacey Lynn Harber and her […]
Duct Tape Won’t Fix This Problem
So, the Jefferson County Budget Committee is seeing red to the tune of more than $1.6 million dollars and the scratching to raise a penny is taking its toll. This week those that were brave enough, curious enough or required to attend the non profit portion of the budget season were in for more show […]
KE’SHAD MEKHI CARR
Ke’Shad Mekhi Carr, age 6, born May 25, 2012, freed April 26, 2019. Shad is loved by his mother, Kesha Carr; siblings, Keshawn Boyd and Kenya Boyd; grandparents, Diane Carr, Lorenzo Hawkins, Jr., and Jacki Cook; devoted guardian, Charisma Keys. He was a first grade student at Jefferson Elementary school. Receiving of friends will be […]
NANCY ROSE TRANTHAM TULLOCK
NANCY ROSE TRANTHAM TULLOCK, age 86, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly on April 24, 2019. She was a longtime advocate and supporter for downtown Jefferson City and freely gave of herself to her family and the community. She was an active member of George Street United Methodist Church, owner and operator of the […]
VIRGINIA HOLT JUSTICE WORLEY
VIRGINIA HOLT JUSTICE WORLEY, age 101 of Dandridge, TN and former resident of Eccles, West Virginia and Glen Daniel, West Virginia passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Jefferson Park at Dandridge. She was born November 12, 1917 in Eccles, WV where she was the oldest member of the Breckenridge Baptist Church, graduate of Trap […]
MILDRED B. MOORE
Mildred B. Moore, age 84, of Dandridge, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 after a sudden illness. She attended Hills Union United Methodist Church in Dandridge.Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtle Eldridge Burgin; and her husband, Alger Curtis (Curt) Moore.She is survived by her sister, Gereldean (Johnny) Carmichael; a brother, […]
PAMELA BETH CAPSHAW
Pamela Beth Capshaw, age 61, of White Pine, was eternally healed on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Newport Health & Rehabilitation Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Hobert and Margaret Josephine (Josie) Capshaw of White Pine, her brother, Robert Gary Capshaw, and her nephew, Robert Gary Capshaw II of Morristown She is survived […]
SELMA ELIZABETH WALKER YOUNG
SELMA ELIZABETH WALKER YOUNG, age 73, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 20, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was retired from Jefferson County Health Department after 28 years of service, and was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by son, Brian Young; […]
4H Fashion Show Features Future Designers
Historic Downtown Dandridge and the Shepard Inn was the stage for the 4H Fashion Show, April 22, 2019. Models were not only the stars of the show, they were also the fashion designers. These models were members of the 4H sewing class lead by Karen Nelms, Extension Agent, Karen Smith, Volunteer, and Robyn Elswick, Program […]
Budget Committee Faces $1.6 Deficit – Struggles to Make Cuts
Members of the Jefferson County Budget Committee were hard at work Monday evening, April 22, 2019, as they met to address funding requests from non profit organizations. The committee entered the evening $1,679,000 in the red, according to information provided by Jefferson County Finance Director Potts, and looking to dig out the county out of […]
JCHS Breaks Ground on New Sports Complex
The Jefferson County Board of Education held a ground breaking ceremony for the new multi sports complex at Jefferson County High School. The upgrades to the current facilities will allow a safe environment for all student athletes, as well as other members of the student body that utilize the track and field, and will answer […]
Jefferson City Public Library Summer Reading Program
Jefferson City Public Library (JCPL) offers the following programs for the month of May 2019: SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM BLAST OFF! TUESDAY, MAY 28 AT 2 PM! THEME: A UNIVERSE OF STORIES Readers of all ages will explore all things space this summer as Jefferson City Public Library presents “A Universe of Stories” during their summer […]
Leadership in place at White Pine School, Jefferson Middle School and Maury Middle School for the 2019/20 School Year
The Jefferson County Department of Education has released the names of those that will be filling the position of Assistant Principal for three local schools. Following the retirement of the Principals for White Pine School and Jefferson Middle School, as well as the promotion of Dandridge Elementary School’s Principal Tommy Arnold, three current Assistant Principals […]
Republican-Led Bill Promoting Civics Education Passes House
Republican lawmakers passed House Bill 944 recognizing Tennessee’s public schools and school districts that implement high-quality civic education because it is essential to preserving our constitutional democracy. In partnership with the Secretary of State’s office, this initiative seeks to promote efforts to increase access to quality civics education, while also recognizing our schools for their […]