UT Extension Offering Free Living Well with Chronic Conditions Program Workshop through a Virtual Zoom meeting
Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop series designed to help community members manage their long-term health issues effectively. Chronic conditions of those attending may include asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, sleep apnea, or fibromyalgia among others. If you or anyone you care for has a chronic disease, we welcome you […]
MEDIC Regional Blood Center Has Immediate Need for Several Blood Types
WHO: MEDIC Regional Blood Center WHAT: MEDIC Regional Blood Center has an immediate, critical need for: O Positive O Negative A Positive A Negative WHEN: Immediately WHERE: ALL MEDIC Regional Blood Center Donor Centers and Community Drives Downtown Knoxville – 1601 Ailor Avenue Farragut – 11000 Kingston Pike Athens – 213 E. […]
Virtual Computer Classes Schedule for Parrott-Wood Memorial Library
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library is proud to announce the new schedule for upcoming Virtual Computer Classes. These classes were made possible through the Adult Literacy Grant from Dollar General. Mrs. Rita Hussung will be presenting these computer classes via Zoom. Registration is required. You may register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/parrott-wood-memorial-library-12763544747 or call the library at 865-933-1311. All […]
Appalachian Outreach is accepting applications for our Home Repair Season 2021
We are accepting applications for our 2021 Summer Home Repair Program and would like to let the community know about it. Would you put the following in your paper for us? “Appalachian Outreach is accepting applications for our Home Repair Season 2021. In order to qualify for assistance through our program, you must meet the […]
Jefferson County Schools Voluntary PreK
Jefferson County Schools Voluntary PreK is now seeking children who are 4 years old, on or before August 15, 2021, to participate in prek Fall 2021. We offer prek in all 8 elementary schools in the county. Prek is available to all children, priority being given to families who meet income eligibility. To apply, parents […]
Is Your Dog a Hero to You? Nominations Open Today for the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards
American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, today announced the official start of the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® campaign. The annual, year-long campaign seeks to identify and honor the best of our best friends and will culminate this fall with the premiere of the “American Humane Hero Dog Awards” on Hallmark Channel. […]
MEDIC Regional Blood Center Continues to Have Critically Low Inventory
WHO: MEDIC Regional Blood Center WHAT: MEDIC Regional Blood Center has critically low (less than 2-day supply) inventory for these blood types: O Positive O Negative A Positive A Negative MEDIC Regional Blood Center has a low inventory of B Negative blood type. WHEN: Immediate […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE COVID-19 OPERATIONS PLAN, JANUARY 4, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE COVID-19 OPERATIONS PLAN In response to the Governor’s latest Executive Order and the rise in COVID-19 cases across Jefferson County and in the surrounding areas, the Jefferson County Clerk’s office will begin operating under its COVID-19 Operations Plan beginning January 4, 2021 through January 31, 2021. In an effort to remain […]
UT Theatre Department Presents Capote’s “A Christmas Memory”
The University of Tennessee Department of Theatre presents Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory,” read by Carol Mayo Jenkins, recorded on location at the Mabry Hazen House, and directed by John Sipes. The free, streaming recording is available NOW through December 25, 2020. In conjunction with the reading, a “Full Belly Fund” virtual food drive has […]
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center To Host “An Evening with Billy Dean”, December 11, 2020
The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center will host a special acoustic concert by GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Billy Dean on Friday, December 11, 2020 as part of its “Townsend Christmas in the Village” events. A VIP meet-and-greet reception with Billy is scheduled for 6:00 pm ET, and the performance will begin at 7:00 pm ET. The […]
Annual Village Nativity, December 4 -5, 2020
It is time once again for the story to be told. Bring your family and friends to see the much anticipated “Village Nativity.” Hills Union United Methodist Church will host members of fifteen different churches, representing multiple denominations, as we join in Christian love to present the true meaning of Christmas through an outdoor living […]
Seeking Nomination for Library Board
The Jefferson County Public Library System Board of Trustees is seeking nominations for an opening on the library board. Nominations may be submitted to the nominating committee chairperson, Joe Malgeri, at jmalgeri@gmail.com or (865) 296-5028
MEDIC is set to compete against Kentucky Blood Center in the 33rd Annual Orange and Blue competition beginning Monday.
MEDIC Regional Blood Center Has Immediate Critical Need for Products MEDIC is set to compete against Kentucky Blood Center in the 33rd Annual Orange and Blue competition beginning Monday. WHO: MEDIC Regional Blood Center WHAT: Critical need for: A Negative – there are 0 units on the shelf this morning A Positive O Negative O […]
Carson-Newman to hold winter graduation ceremony at Sevierville Convention Center, December 11, 2020
Carson-Newman University’s Winter Commencement ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Sevierville Convention Center. The guest speaker will be Dr. Claude Pressnell Jr., president of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association. Pressnell has served as the TICUA president for 20 years as well as serving on numerous international, national and […]
Jefferson County Health Department Offers Free Flu Vaccines in “Fight Flu TN” Event, November 19, 2020
The Jefferson County Health Department is offering flu vaccines at no charge to the community during a special “Fight Flu TN” vaccination event November 19. “Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and others in our community from the flu,” said Sherrie Montgomery, County Health Department Director. ”The flu […]
