Darrell Waltrip to headline Carson-Newman NASCAR Celebrity Roast Bristol Race Week event to Benefit Boys and Girls Club
Carson-Newman University invites race fans to start their engines for Bristol race week with a NASCAR celebrity roast featuring racing legend Darrell Waltrip. The University will present the event benefiting The Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. on the school’s Jefferson City campus. The roast is open […]
Spirit of Nations Powwow to Offer New Features
The Spirit of Nations Powwow, scheduled for August 10th in Knoxville, will be held in commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the Trail of Tears. Because of this anniversary, new features at this year’s powwow include a Cherokee language class and Cherokee traditional dancing. Also new this year will be a children’s area that will […]
Rehabilitation of I-40 Bridge in Jefferson County Continues – Traffic Alert, August 11, 2013
On Sunday, August 11th, lane closures will begin on the I-40 Bridge over the French Broad River in Jefferson County, near Mile Marker 424. One lane will remain open for eastbound and westbound traffic. Motorists should be aware that backups are likely during peak travel hours. Lane closures are expected to remain in place for […]
Jefferson County Fair Celebrates 70 Years, Aug 15-24, 2013
August 15 – 24, 2013 ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUN? Gates Open at 5 P.M (info (865)475-8805)
2013 ALLEN RICKS MEMORIAL NWTF J.A.K.E.S EVENT
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be hosting the annual Allen Ricks Memorial NWTF JAKES event on Saturday, August 10th at the Region 4 Office in Morristown, Tenn. The NWTF JAKES program (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) events are designed to help pass on the traditions of responsible hunting and teach the principles of […]
Unwound Band To Play At NMVFD Back To School Dance Saturday
The New Market Volunteer Fire Department will have a Back To School Dance this Saturday Night Students receive $1.00 off admission with Student ID Line Dancing begins at 6:00 pm Music begins at 8:00 pm
State Archivists to Visit Knoxville in Search of Civil War Memorabilia
Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be in Knoxville on August 15th and 16th to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for an exhibit titled “Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee.” Archivists will be at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. […]
Frozen Treats For Blood Donors
Medic Regional Blood Center reports that there is an emergency need for all blood types and the community blood center has less than a one day supply of blood in inventory for 27 area hospitals. “The summer is always a difficult time for us in keeping up with the need for blood and this year […]
THE NRA YOUTH HUNTER EDUCATION CHALLENGE THIS SATURDAY
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be hosting the annual NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge this Saturday, August 3rd at the John Sevier Hunter Education Center in Knoxville, Tenn. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. YHEC is an advanced hunter education program designed to build and further develop skills taught in basic hunter education courses.Participants will […]
Jefferson County Tomorrow Meetings, August 6 & 10, 2013
Jefferson County Tomorrow is hosting two meetings on August 6 and August 10. The purpose of these meetings is to provide important information and updates to citizens on several issues facing Jefferson County. Please plan to attend one or both of these meetings. All who are interested are welcome. New Market School Tuesday, August […]
Pick Tennessee Products Comes to Newport Farmers Market, August 3, 2013
Farmers markets: they’re not just for cities, anymore. Pick Tennessee Products, the state campaign to help people find local food and other farm direct products, plans to host an event at the Newport Farmers Market on Saturday, August 3rd. The Newport Farmers Market is located at 424 Heritage Boulevard, Newport. Visitors who come out to […]
Hunter Safety Class, Week of August 12, 2013
Hunter safety class at Patriot Academy the week of Aug 12. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE Go to www.register-ed.com to register for the class.
“Steven Spielberg, Historian? Emancipating Lincoln”
PROGRAM:“Steven Spielberg, Historian? Emancipating Lincoln” Lecture and Showing of Stephen Spielberg’s Lincoln (2012) DATE: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 11, 2013 LOCATION: East Tennessee History Center 601 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902 ADMISSION: FREE and open to the public Join the East Tennessee Historical Society for a special showing of Stephen Speilberg’s Lincoln with commentary […]
SAC Football Digital Media Day Set for August 12, 2013
As part of its preview of the 2013 college football season, the SAC will hold its first-ever Football Digital Media Day on Monday, Aug. 12, offering media and fans alike a unique opportunity to interact live with the league’s head coaches. Carson-Newman’s Ken Sparks will answer questions from 10:35 – 10:50 a.m. Select SAC head […]
Trace Adkins to perform in Cherokee
Trace Adkins will be performing in Cherokee at Harrah’s Casino in the Grand Event Center August 10 at 7:30. Adkins is best known for country hits such as “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing,” “Then They Do,” “Hot Mama,” “Songs About Me,” “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” “Ladies Love Country Boys” and “You’re Gonna Miss This.” Adkins has […]
