White Pine School Open House August 28
White Pine School would like to invite the community to attend their Open House on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be a celebration at 6:00 p.m. to dedicate the new wing of the school. All are welcome to attend.
AMBER S. WALKER
Amber S. Walker, age 46 of White Pine, passed away at Physicians Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her father, Perry Steven Walker, brother, Tracy Walker, uncle, Jackie Henry, grandparents, Hubert and Dorothy Henry and Oliver and Evelyn Walker, and step-father, R.B. Greene. Survivors […]
LEE DONALD KEIRSEY
Lee Donald Keirsey, was born September 23, 1933 and passed away on August 21, 2018. His parents E.F. and Nannie Keirsey and his brother Roy Keirsey predeceased him. He is survived by his children, David Keirsey, Katherine Keirsey and LaDonna Keirsey and sister, Dorothy Montgomery. The services will be Private
Jefferson County Band Fundraisers At Vol Car Wash and Zaxby’s
Vol Car Wash is currently partnering with the Jefferson County High School band. Now through August 31 a portion of the sales when you purchase the Manager’s Special will go toward the band. Your contribution will aid the cost of traveling to football games and competitions. Thank you Vol Car Wash Jefferson County Band would […]
STEPHEN BOWERY
STEPHEN BOWERY, age 50, of Knoxville, TN passed away August 19, 2018. Stephen had a life long successful career in sales. He was a graduate of Sullivan South High School in Kingsport, TN. He attended Roane State and ETSU colleges. Stephen loved to hunt, fish, ride dirt bikes, and was an avid UT football fan. […]
CAROLYN ANN “PETTY” MCGHEE,
CAROLYN ANN “PETTY” MCGHEE, age 73, of Kodak, TN passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at home. Preceded in death by son, Anthony D. McGhee; mother, Wilma McCampbell Petty; father, Thomas Arthur Petty. She is survived by the love of her life, Samuel McMahan; daughter-in-law, Karen Loveday (Kyle); grandchildren, Craig McGhee (Christia), Chase McGhee, Caitlyn […]
Haslam, TDEC Announce More than $15 Million for Local Parks and Recreation
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner Dr. Shari Meghreblian today announced a series of grants totaling more than $15 million to help fund parks and recreation projects in Tennessee communities. “Easy access to parks, trails, walking paths and other recreational facilities can make a good community a great […]
July 2018 State Revenues
Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Larry Martin today announced that Tennessee tax revenues were lower than budgeted estimates for the month of July. Overall, July revenues totaled $1.1 billion, which is $50.8 million more than the state collected in July of 2017, but $8.6 million less than the budgeted estimate for the month. “Sales […]
Older Adults Must Consider Environmental, Physical Challenges When Escaping a House Fire
Being prepared for a home fire is particularly crucial for adults aged 65 and over. Statistics suggest this segment of the population faces increased risks for fire-related deaths and injuries. The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urges older adults and their caregivers to take necessary steps to stay safe from fire dangers. “We often […]
Chestnut Hill VFD Searching for Volunteers
Chestnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 382 2418 McGaha Hollow Rd Dandridge, TN 37725-0382 Phone: 865-509-4488 Cell Phone: 865-382-5779 Chestnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking interested and dedicated members. We have many positions that we would like to fill. ALL POSITONS ARE on a VOLUNTEER BASIS; we are strictly a volunteer department (501 […]
Tennessee Deaths from Drug Overdoses Increase in 2017
Tennessee Department of Health data show 1,776 Tennesseans died from drug overdoses in 2017, the highest annual number of such deaths since reporting began. Prescription opioids are still the most common drugs associated with overdose deaths in Tennessee. “More Tennesseans died last year from drug overdoses than from automobile crashes. Few of us have escaped […]
Jefferson County Dining With Democrats
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to join us for our September First Friday Dining With Democrats Dutch-treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, September 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Reservations are helpful and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Hope you will plan on joining us […]
Music on the Town Begins August 23
Music on the Town, an annual Town of Dandridge event has an exciting lineup for the 2018 season. All Concerts will be held on the stage behind town hall. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Field of Dreams Fieldhouse. August 23 – Blue Highway August 30 – Volume Five […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers Fill the Truck August 25
The 7th Annual Mossy Creek Cruzers Fill the Truck with Toys Cruise In benefit for Christmas in Jefferson County will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018 10 am – 3 pm at Bush’s Visitor Center (3901 US Hwy 411) Dandridge, TN 37725 Registration is a new, unwrapped toy – Spectators FREE