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Carson-Newman Serve Day leads over 600 students to help others across region

Carson-Newman Serve Day leads over 600 students to help others across region

More than 600 Carson-Newman students gathered together for the University’s annual Serve Day. Despite rainy conditions, the Sept. 24 event led members of the C-N community to join students in service projects across four East Tennessee counties. Carson-Newman’s Courtenay Folk says the event embodies the University’s heart for community engagement and Christian compassion. “Serve Day […]

Op-Ed: Douglas Lake’s Comeback — A Story of Resilience, Trust and Community

Op-Ed: Douglas Lake’s Comeback — A Story of Resilience, Trust and Community

Douglas Lake has always been more than a reservoir. For many, it’s a livelihood. For others, it’s relaxation and treasured family memories. For all of us, it’s a place of connection, recreation and renewal. When Tropical Storm Helene swept through last fall, it changed everything and altered lives. In just a few days, the lake […]

Carson-Newman presents Reagan with 2025 Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award

Carson-Newman presents Reagan with 2025 Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award

Carson-Newman University presented Dr. Don Reagan with the 2025 Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award. The recognition came during the University’s Fall Convocation. Joining Carson-Newman’s faculty in 2023, Regan serves as assistant professor of exercise science. He is also a performance physical therapist for the University’s Athletics Department. Prior to arriving at Mossy Creek, he was […]

Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital Awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission 

Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital Awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission 

Jefferson Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for the Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification.  Jefferson Memorial Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on May 30th, 2025. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including adherence to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, staff training […]

Carson-Newman celebrated as one of nation’s most transfer-friendly universities

Carson-Newman celebrated as one of nation’s most transfer-friendly universities

For the fifth consecutive year, Carson-Newman is recognized for its approach to aiding students wishing to transfer to the University. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society named Carson-Newman to its 2025 Transfer Honor Roll. The honor is in recognition of Carson-Newman’s “excellence in developing and supporting dynamic, innovative pathways for community college transfer students.” The Honor Roll is chosen from among the […]

Jefferson Memorial Hospital Unveils New Advanced 64-Slice CT Scanner with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Jefferson Memorial Hospital Unveils New Advanced 64-Slice CT Scanner with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Jefferson Memorial Hospital announces the installation of its new 64-Slice CT scanner, expanding advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities for patients in the community. To celebrate this significant investment in patient care, the hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 30th, marking another milestone in its ongoing commitment to providing healthcare close to home. The new […]

Hook, line and sinker: Carson-Newman’s Helton and Wheat take Bassmaster College Series team honors

Hook, line and sinker: Carson-Newman’s Helton and Wheat take Bassmaster College Series team honors

Carson-Newman University’s Zach Helton and Blake Wheat won the Bassmaster College Series Lunker Trail Division Team of the Year. The duo landed the top spot by earning the most points throughout the three regular-season events. “This accomplishment is very impressive because it recognizes the most consistent team throughout the season,” said Hunter Sales, Carson-Newman’s Eagle […]

Legacy of Service: Dandridge VFW Post Turns 80

Legacy of Service: Dandridge VFW Post Turns 80

As the summer season unfolds, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3380 in Dandridge, Tennessee, continue their steadfast dedication to honoring America’s heroes. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Post, a milestone celebrated during the town’s Memorial Day event on May 26, 2025, where the Mayor and Board of Aldermen presented an […]

Carson-Newman Nursing Students Help Children Lessen Fears of Doctor’s Office Visits

Carson-Newman Nursing Students Help Children Lessen Fears of Doctor’s Office Visits

Children with Carson-Newman University’s Child Development Lab make new friends with C-N Nursing faculty and students during the second annual Teddy Bear Clinic. Hosted by C-N’s Nursing Department and held at the Drama and Ted Russell Center, the event allows children to bring their favorite stuffed animals and experience a doctor’s office or hospital setting […]

Carson-Newman online nursing program adds The Princeton Review to 2025 accolades

Carson-Newman online nursing program adds The Princeton Review to 2025 accolades

Carson-Newman University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is hailed by The Princeton Review as one of the best programs in the nation. The organization cites Carson-Newman’s program in its 2025 Best Online Nursing School Master’s Programs listing. Carson-Newman’s MSN-FNP program is designed for nurses looking to advance their education and careers. Graduates are […]

Jefferson County In Awareness Mode On Human Trafficking

Jefferson County In Awareness Mode On Human Trafficking

In the last few years. Jefferson County has been in an awareness mode and making a difference. Notable prevention measures include many innovative projects, and this month it is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Last Year Mayor Potts signed the first Proclamation for Human Trafficking with Rescue 180 and a special luncheon was held at their […]

Joshua Redding of Dandridge, Tennessee makes Minnesota State College Southeast President’s List

Joshua Redding of Dandridge, Tennessee makes Minnesota State College Southeast President’s List

Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing and Winona, Minnesota, is proud to announce Joshua Redding of Dandridge, Tennessee makes the President’s List for Fall Semester 2024. A total of 347 students were named to the Fall 2024 President’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 letter-graded […]

DANDRIDGE RESIDENTS MAKE FURMAN UNIVERSITY FALL 2024 DEAN’S LIST

DANDRIDGE RESIDENTS MAKE FURMAN UNIVERSITY FALL 2024 DEAN’S LIST

Elizabeth Moody and Sophie Swann, make the Furman University Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Furman’s dean’s list is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a four-point system. Furman is a private, undergraduate liberal arts and sciences university of 2,500 students in Greenville, South Carolina. The university […]

Jane Chambers Honored for Ten Years of Dedicated Service by President General Pamela Rouse Wright, NSDAR

Jane Chambers Honored for Ten Years of Dedicated Service by President General Pamela Rouse Wright, NSDAR

At the December 14, 2024, Martha Dandridge Washington (MDW) Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) meeting, chapter member Jane Chambers was honored with a certificate from President General Pamela Rouse Wright, NSDAR, for ten years of dedicated service. Additionally, the Fisher House was recognized for its service to veterans and their families. […]

As 40th year winds down, mission of AMOS remains strong

As 40th year winds down, mission of AMOS remains strong

The Christmas season is always a busy time for those at Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies (AMOS), but this year’s Coats for the Cold event showed why the Carson-Newman University ministry continues to be needed – 40 years after it first began. “This was the largest coat drive in our history,” said AMOS Executive Director […]

Carson-Newman University presents Gaines with Ken Sparks Award, honors life of ministry

Carson-Newman University presents Gaines with Ken Sparks Award, honors life of ministry

Carson-Newman University presented the 2024 Ken Sparks Awards to Dr. Steve Gaines. The Nov. 12 presentation came during C-N’s Alumni and Friends Dinner held at the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Named for long-time Carson-Newman football coach Ken Sparks, the award recognizes pastors or lay people within the church who […]

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