Jefferson County School District and Emergency Responders Plan Functional Exercise at Jefferson County High School – May 24
The Jefferson County School District and Jefferson County Emergency response agencies are conducting a full-scale, functional exercise at the Jefferson County High School on May 24, 2017. The drill will begin at approximately 8:30 AM and conclude by 12:00 PM. The drill will include realistic emergency responder response to a simulated emergency situation at the […]
Lakeway Soccer Club to Begin Player Evaluations and Tryouts
Lakeway Soccer Club has been offering specialized coaching, competitive games, and training to individuals and teams since 1992. The Club serves a wide range of age groups. Players as young as 4 years old can begin their soccer foundation through Mike McDonald’s Academy. Majority of our players will continue their soccer development through high school […]
Jefferson County Democrats to Meet May 25
Jefferson County Democrats will meet Thursday, May 25 at the Jefferson County Library at 6:30 pm. An executive committee will meet at 7:00. All Jefferson County Democrats are encouraged to attend.
Jefferson City Public Library Opens Registration for Summer Reading Program
Online registration for the 2017 JCPL Summer Reading Program is now open. We have links on our website under the JCPL tab and on our facebook page. This year we have programs for Tiny Tots, Pre-K, Children, Tween/Teens and Adults. We hope to see you there!
Huge annual yard sale(fund raiser) to benefit Jefferson County Baptist Disaster Relief, May 13, 2017
Huge annual yard sale(fund raiser) to benefit Jefferson County Baptist Disaster Relief. Oak Hills Baptist Church 1079 Devotie Rd. Jefferson City Thursday and Friday May 11th and 12th 8-5 Saturday May 13th 8-2
Annual Jefferson County Baptist Disaster Relief Yard Sale, May 11-13
The Jefferson County Baptist Disaster Relief will be having their annual fundraising yard sale. The location will be at Oak Hills Baptist Church, 1079 Devotie Rd, Jefferson City. Hours will be Thursday, May 11 8-5, Friday May 12, 8-5 and Saturday May 13, 8-2. Please support us as we raise funds to be able to […]
Friends of Parrott-Wood Memorial Library Seeks New Members
The Friends of the Library –Strawberry Plains (Parrott-Wood Memorial Library) are seeking new members. You may pick-up a brochure at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library. Roles of a Friends Group: Friends are citizens who value the service of public libraries and volunteer to help them. Friends usually operate with a self-elected board of directors, representing the community. […]
Chamber to Host Annual Golf Classic
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has set its Annual Golf Classic for Friday, May 19th at Lost Creek Golf Club in New Market. This tournament is one of Jefferson County’s largest, drawing from all areas of East Tennessee and from various businesses and industry from within Jefferson County and surrounding areas. The title sponsors […]
Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter D.A.R. “Bee”comes a Friend to Pollinators
The Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted guest speaker, Fred Tyler, aka “Mr. Honey Bee,” on April 8, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Dandridge. Mr. Tyler’s message illustrated the importance of honey bees to our ecosystem and how their preservation is critical to the human race. […]
Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center Hosts Heritage Happening Gala
Preparations are well underway for the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center’s fourteenth annual Heritage Happening gala and auction, presented by Northwestern Mutual, Kevin Proffitt, Managing Director. The theme of this year’s fundraising event is Celebrating the Smokies, which echoes the purpose of the Heritage Center to preserve, communicate and celebrate the rich history of the […]
Jefferson City Ministerial Association To Host National Day of Prayer Service
The Jefferson City Ministerial Association will be hosting a National Day of Prayer Service on Thursday, May 4. The Service will be held at the Jefferson City Municipal Complex at 8:00 a.m.
“One Year in Strawberry Plains Changed My Life Forever” By Ed Brantley : Program at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library, 3133 W. Old A.J. Hwy. Strawberry Plains, TN, invites the community to meet and greet Mr. Ed Brantley on May 8, 2017 at 5:00 pm. He will be speaking on of how he escaped a troubled experience in 1962, when he lived in Knoxville, TN. He lived with a local family in […]
Free Fishing Day Set for June 10
The 2017 TWRA “Free Fishing Day” is set for June 10. Wayne Rich will be hosting a Kids Fishing Day on Well Springs Road from 8:00 a.m. to 2p.m. Kids from the ages of 0 to 16 are invited to attend. Please bring your own fishing gear, and there will be prizes and snacks. For […]
JCHS Sport Physical and Tryout Schedule for the 2017-2018 Season
Sport Physicals: May 22 at the Patriot Academy. Sport Physicals for the 2017-18 season will begin at 3:30. Cost will be $10. For any questions, call Dan Jurek at Jefferson County High School (397-3182) Fall Sports Football: Summer workouts will begin on May 30 and will continue up until the Dead Period. The Dead Period […]