FRANKLIN “CHESTER” ATKINS
Franklin “Chester” Atkins, of White Pine, passed away at his home on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was retired from Magnavox after 35 years of service. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Jessie Atkins, daughter Susan Atkins Nievos-Campos, grandchildren, Alex Graves, Franklin Graves and […]
RHONDA T. TRENT
RHONDA T. TRENT, age 62, of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly Monday, April 8, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her parents, Milburn and Betty Trent; granddaughter, McKinley Garrett. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Megan […]
PATRICIA (PAT) JONES
PATRICIA (PAT) JONES, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2019. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 69 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was an avid fan of her grandchildren’s sports activities. Preceded in death by parents, James and Pauline […]
JOHNNY H. DAVIS
JOHNNY H. DAVIS, age 73, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was a member of Grants Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Patsy Davis; parents, Charlie and Mary Davis; brother, Charles Davis; sister, Helen Hurst; daughter, Missy Widmann. […]
Jefferson County High School Honors Nights Announced
Senior Honors Night will be May 14, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at Carson-Newman University. This will be an evening to recognize the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2019. Invitations will be mailed out on April 17th. All honorees and family members are invited to attend. Underclass Honors Night will be held on May 13, […]
Cherokee Lake Cleanup Day April 13
April 13th at 9:00 a.m. Rain or Shine Visit www.cherokeelakeusers.net or contact Donna Dunn at 631-495-0031
Dandridge Senior Center Spring Bazaar April 26 and 27.
The Dandridge Senior Center will be hosting their first Spring Bazaar Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. Vendors who are interested in selling their crafts or handiwork are asked to sign up in advance. Rentals are $15. for one table and $20. for two tables, per […]
SFMO Offers Fire Safety Tips for Manufactured Homebuyers
Tennessee’s reputation as a destination for families is driving the demand for new homes across the Volunteer State and manufactured homes are an affordable option for many. As part of ensuring fire safety in new and used manufactured homes, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) works with manufacturers, retailers, installers, and consumers to ensure […]
Barnes Claims Another Coach of the Year Award
During its annual Naismith Awards Brunch at the Final Four Sunday in Minneapolis, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced that Tennessee’s Rick Barnes is the winner of the 2019 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year Award. Barnes was the runner-up for the award last season. He becomes the first Tennessee men’s coach to win the award, […]
Modern Woodmen of America Holds County Speech Contest
The 2019 Modern Woodmen Jefferson County Speech Contest was held on Wednesday April 3rd at the Jefferson County Rescue Squad building. The topic for the contest was “Challenges Youth Face Today”. Pictured left to right are the winners: 3rd place Delaney Jackson, Maury, $50; 2nd place Emerson Ellison, Piedmont, $100; 1st place Celeste Collins, Mt Horeb $150. Presenting the […]
TOMMY E. RAMSEY
TOMMY E. RAMSEY, age 68 of Morristown, TN formerly of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday evening, April 3, 2019. He was the son of the late Paul and Mildred Eslinger Ramsey and was preceded in death by siblings, Hubie, Terry and Sherry Ramsey. Tommy was a graduate of Maury High School and was a veteran […]
POLLY SEALS AILEY
POLLY SEALS AILEY, age 81, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Polly was well known in the community by her employment for many years in the banking business at First National Bank, First American Bank and FSG bank. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge. Preceded […]
CLINTON A. GIBBS JR.
Clinton A. Gibbs Jr., age 81, of Dandridge, passed away, April 2, 2019. He served his country during the Vietnam War with the Air Force. Clinton was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton A. Gibbs Sr. and Marion Barry Gibbs and an infant son Phillip Thomas Gibbs.He is survived by his wife; Dessie Burkett Gibbs, […]
Livestock Indemnity Program Benefits Available to Jefferson County Producers
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director James L. Giffin in Jefferson County today announced that producers who suffered qualifying livestock losses due to natural disasters, including wolves and avian predators, could be eligible for the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). LIP benefits are available for livestock death losses in excess of […]
Farmer’s Market Vendor’s Meeting April 11
The Dandridge Farmer’s Market will be holding a vendor’s meeting on Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dandridge Public Works Building.
Division of Consumer Affairs Offers Tax Filing Tips Ahead of April 15 Deadline
With Tax Day (April 15, 2019) less than two weeks away, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs and the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy is offering Tennesseans the following tips to help navigate the income tax filing process, make the most of their income tax refund and avoid fraudulent […]