Modern Woodmen of America Holds County Speech Contest
The 2019 Modern Woodmen Jefferson County Speech Contest was held on Wednesday April 3rd at the Jefferson County Rescue Squad building. The topic for the contest was “Challenges Youth Face Today”. Pictured left to right are the winners: 3rd place Delaney Jackson, Maury, $50; 2nd place Emerson Ellison, Piedmont, $100; 1st place Celeste Collins, Mt Horeb $150. Presenting the […]
DAR Hosts Washington Birthday and Appalachian District Luncheon
The first U.S. First Lady Martha Washington and the Woman Suffrage Movement in Tennessee were the points of focus at two luncheons recently attended by members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Torrential rain and flooding of city streets were unable to deter attendees of the George Washington’s […]
Modern Woodmen Raise Funds For Mossy Creek Foundation
The Jefferson City Chapter of Modern Woodmen of America presented a check to the Mossy Creek Foundation at a recent MWA meeting at the Creek Café. MWA helped the MCF with their Christmas Holiday Market fundraiser by matching the first $1500 raised. Pictured are MWA Board Members David and Lois Patterson, Sharon and Charles Gibson. […]
DAR Observes Armistice Day
Don’t believe it. That’s fake news! We hear this claim often in today’s political climate. However, fake news is nothing new. When the Armistice for World War I was signed between Germany and the Allied Forces on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, Americans were eager to end […]
DAR Celebrates Anniversary
“Prelude to Kings Mountain” was the presentation given by Betty Stevens, Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution (TSDAR) Treasurer and Speaker Staff member, at the Third Anniversary Luncheon for the Martha Dandridge Washington (MDW) Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), February 9, at the First United Methodist Church in Dandridge. Regent […]
Modern Woodmen Sponsors JCHS Baseball Golf Tourney
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial was the Title Sponsor for the Jefferson County High School baseball team at their annual golf tournament. Richard Hall (MWA Representative) is shown presenting the $1,500 check to Zachary Reese (head coach) and some of the baseball team players.
DAR Shines Light on Life Outreach Center
“Our mission is to empower women and men to choose life,” said Cathy Gleason, Chief Executive Officer of Life Outreach Center (LOC), the crisis pregnancy center at 1179 North Hwy. 92, Jefferson City. “We promote healthy families.” Mrs. Gleason spoke at the December meeting of the Martha Dandridge Washington (MDW) Chapter, National Society Daughters of […]
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday
Winter is coming to an end, and already shades of green are popping up all around East Tennessee. With the coming warmer temperatures, budding trees, and splashes of color from spring flowers, comes another thing, Daylight Savings Time. Beginning during World War I, Daylight Savings Time was implemented in the U.S. and other European countries […]
Modern Woodmen Honors Hometown Hero Rae Hutchins
Recently, the Dandridge Chapter of Modern Woodmen of America honored Rae Hutchins as our Hometown Hero for her outstanding service to our community. Rae Hutchins has been the volunteer coordinator for Music on the Town for the past 15 years. She books all the talented performers we enjoy hearing, and also helps raise funds to […]
Jefferson Park Has a Fairy Tale Kind of Day
On February 26, Jefferson Park at Dandridge had a happily ever after kind of day. It was National “Tell A Fairy Tale Day”! Our castle was decorated with all our favorite Fairy Tale Fables. We had fairies, princesses, mermaids, gnomes, and unicorns. What a Magical way to spend our day!
Volunteer Tennessee Announces School Seal of Approval Honorees
Volunteer Tennessee’s School Seal of Approval program recently recognized Jefferson County High School for its outstanding commitment to service. Ten schools from across the state were honored at the 2019 Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning in Franklin on February 11. Volunteer Tennessee is the 25 member bipartisan citizen board appointed by the Governor to […]
Martha Singleton Celebrates 100th Birthday
Jefferson Park at Dandridge celebrated Martha Singleton’s 100th Birthday on February 24th. Martha was surrounded by family and friends. We asked her what 100 years has taught her, she replied “Treat everyone like you would want to be treated”, great advice Martha.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley Youth of the Year Winner
Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. This recognition program for Club members promotes service to Club, community and family; academic success; strong moral character; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability. Boys & Girls Clubs recognize members ages 14 to 18 as […]
JCHS Teacher Receives Simply Smart Grant
Raye Pedigo, physics and calculus teacher, at Jefferson County High School is one of the 2018-2019 Simply Smart grant winners sponsored by Knoxville TVA Credit Union. She received $1439 to purchase 2 Flashforge 3D printers and filament to incorporate 3D design technology into her instruction. The students designed and printed keytags first to learn how […]
Jefferson County EMA Provides Schools With ‘Stop the Bleed’ Kits
The Jefferson County Emergency Medical Agency has provided Jefferson County Schools Stop the Bleed Kits as part of a National Campaign to provide immediate, frontline aid for emergency injuries until first responders arrive. These kits have been made available to the Jefferson County EMA through a grant funded by the East TN Healthcare Coalition in […]
Jefferson County Spay Neuter Project Holds Successful Fundraiser
A paint party held at The Dandridge Brewing Company on February 6, 2019 was a huge success, with all profit donated by artist Chastidyi Parrott to The Spay Neuter Project. The sold out event raised support dollars for the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs in Jefferson County, and help control pet overpopulation. Fundraising […]
