DEBORAH SUE LIVESAY
DEBORAH SUE LIVESAY, age 53, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly on March 9, 2019. She was a member of Buffalo Grove Baptist Church and employed by Matsuo. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who was treasured by everyone. Preceded in death by father, Earl Woolard; great-nephew, Nicolae Barbee. She is survived […]
JCHS Announces Proposed Design for New Leroy Shannon Field
Jefferson County Schools is excited to announce, and share with the community, the proposed design of Leroy Shannon Field on the campus of JCHS. The renovations include a synthetic game field, new track, new tennis courts, upgrades at the softball facility, and an expanded natural grass practice field. JCHS Athletic Director – Mr. Randy Rogers […]
Chesnut Hill Road Closed Due to Rockslide
State Route 92, known as Chesnut Hill Road in Southern Jefferson County is temporarily closed due to a rockslide. The damage is located near Lake Breeze Drive. TDOT estimates that the road will remain closed until around 4 p.m.
ROBERT DAVID “DUCKY” CLINE
ROBERT DAVID “DUCKY” CLINE, age 58, of New Market, TN passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Paw Paw Hollow Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Sherry Cline; daughter, Kayla Cline; mother, Carolyn Cline; grandparents, Martha and Coy Smith, Artie and Almer Eugene Cline. […]
BILL COX
Bill Cox, age 82 of New Market passed away Friday March 08, 2019 at home. He is preceded in death by parents, Joe and Mildred Cox, brother’s Dale and David Lynn Cox. He was retired from Carson Newman University. Survived by wife Esta Mae Cox, Son: Ronnie (Tammy) Cox; Grand Children Adam (Kim) Majors, Tyler […]
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday
Winter is coming to an end, and already shades of green are popping up all around East Tennessee. With the coming warmer temperatures, budding trees, and splashes of color from spring flowers, comes another thing, Daylight Savings Time. Beginning during World War I, Daylight Savings Time was implemented in the U.S. and other European countries […]
BUFORD FOX
BUFORD FOX, age 78 of Dandridge, TN and popular resident of the Oak Grove Community passed away suddenly Thursday, March 07, 2019. He was the son of the late, Pearl and Gladys Fox and was preceded in death by his brother, Hubert Fox. He was a member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church, retired […]
Representative Andrew Farmer To Carry Legislation On Behalf Of House Leadership, Governor Bill Lee
House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant (R-Rossville) today announced that State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) has been chosen as a co-prime sponsor to shepherd House Bill 942 through the legislative process on behalf of Republican leadership. The measure is part of Governor Lee’s legislative package for the year, which is traditionally sponsored by the House Majority […]
Roe Reintroduces Resolution Promoting Free Speech on College Campuses
Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) reintroduced a resolution that reinforces First Amendment rights for all Americans on college campuses. This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should facilitate and recommit themselves to protecting and promoting the free and open exchange of ideas, and that free speech zones and codes are inherently […]
Modern Woodmen Honors Hometown Hero Rae Hutchins
Recently, the Dandridge Chapter of Modern Woodmen of America honored Rae Hutchins as our Hometown Hero for her outstanding service to our community. Rae Hutchins has been the volunteer coordinator for Music on the Town for the past 15 years. She books all the talented performers we enjoy hearing, and also helps raise funds to […]
No. 5 Vols Cruise by Mississippi State on Senior Night, 71-54
No. 5 Tennessee used a fast second-half start to power past Mississippi State on Senior Night at Thompson-Boling Arena, 71-54. Heading into its final game of the regular season Saturday at Auburn, Tennessee remains in a tie atop the Southeastern Conference standings. Leading by six points at halftime, Tennessee (27-3, 15-2 SEC) used a 17-4 […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word for the week is anticipation. The IDB sub hive met and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that a semi full house doesn’t mean like minded drones. The low humm is that the semi hives have been looking for number but coming up absent. The low, low humm is that the […]
Like a Lion
It is that time of year. March comes in like a lion and with its roar it brings the impending budget season. For those that must present a balanced budget to the masses, with or without the dreaded property tax increase, it is a harrowing time of year. Added to the normal stress of crunching […]