Sutton graduates from TVA Rural Leadership Institute

AEC Energy Advisor LeAnn Sutton is a recent graduate of TVA’s Rural Leadership Institute. The nine-month program was developed by the agency to help rural economic development professionals effectively lead volunteers, partner organizations, businesses, and elected officials to ensure long-term success in attracting investments that will result in jobs for local communities. Sessions focused on […]
Modern Woodmen of America Helps Hoof and Harness Learning Center

Modern Woodmen of America members recently completed a $2500 Matching Funds project for Hoof and Harness Experiential Learning, a non-profit that serves those with special needs through therapeutic equine related experiences. Pictured are MWA Jefferson City Chapter Board Members, Charles and Sharon Gibson, Hoof and Harness staff, Hailey Schorsch, owners, Beth and David Nelson, MWA […]
Missing Dog – Cooper from New Market

Cooper was last seen on Russell Gap Road in New Market around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27. He’s a white male French Bulldog. If seen, please pick him up and contact Kaitlyn George on facebook
DAR Awards Good Citizen Award

Erica Roach, a 2019 graduate of Jefferson High School, was presented the NSDAR Good Citizens Award at the Senior Celebration at Carson-Newman University on May 14. Karen Bible, Recording Secretary and DAR Good Citizens Committee Chairman of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), presented it to her […]
DAR Celebrates Martha Dandridge Washington’s Birthday

At the annual Martha Dandridge Washington Birthday Luncheon on June 8, guests enjoyed sunny skies, a hint of lavender and rosemary in the air, delicious savory and sweet dishes, and a taste of Victorian grandeur in the architecture and furnishings of the Glenmore Mansion. A tour of the house and an appearance by Martha Dandridge […]
Modern Woodmen Raises Money for Hidden Treasures

Modern Woodmen of America presented a $2,500.00 check to Tracy Lewis, director of Hidden Treasures Academy for their “Superheroes 5K Fun Run and Walk.” Also pictured are Kelly Goble, Denise Lindsey, Lance Wampler, MWA representative, Lewis, and Richard Hall, MWA representative. Hidden Treasures is a non-profit organization that provides post-secondary educational opportunities to young adults […]
12U Patriot Baseball Wins USSSA East Tn State Tourney

The 12u JC Patriots, a 50-70 Baseball travel team, made up of players from all over Jefferson County, won the USSSA East Tn State Championship over the weekend in Bristol. The team went 4-1 this past weekend against travel teams from Nashville, Morristown, Bristol and Knoxville. This team has won the last three USSSA Tournaments […]
East Tennessee Historical Society Honors one Jefferson County Initiative with Award of Excellence in History

The East Tennessee Historical Society’s (ETHS) annual Awards of Excellence were presented at the organization’s Annual Meeting on May 14, 2019, at the Foundry on the World’s Fair Site in Knoxville. Since 1982, the Society has annually recognized individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, programming, and interpretation of the region’s […]
DAR Names New Officers

The members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDA), welcomed Martha Cummings and Regent Diana West of the Emory Road Chapter, NSDAR, to their May meeting. Ms. Cummings is an NSDAR Museum Correspondent Docent, and Regent West, is an NSDAR Museum Correspondent Docent in Training. Speaker West […]
White Pine Public Library Opens Summer Reading Program

The White Pine Public Library opened their Summer Reading Program with a celebration. Local author, Sandy Whittle, along with the book’s star, McIntyre, appeared for Storytime. Sandy read a selection from “McIntyre’s Farm and Friends”. McIntyre posed for pictures with several of the children. They all received goodie bags and puzzles to heighten their reading […]
AEC Fills Vacancy on Board of Directors

Appalachian Electric Cooperative announced the appointment of the newest member of the Co-op’s Board of Directors. Bean Station resident Tim Collins has been named to fill the unexpired term of Dale Harris, who stepped down from the Board in February. “We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Tim to our Board,” says AEC General Manager […]
Savannah Hammer – JCHS Grad Receives Doctorate of Optometry

Savannah Hammer, a graduate of Jefferson County High School, will be helping people see more clearly. Since she was 16 years old, Savannah knew that she wanted to be an optometrist. She knew what classes would be required, what credits would transfer, and the path that she wanted to take. While most of her peers […]
JCHS Dedicates Revolutionary Patriot Sculpture

The sculpture that we are dedicating today symbolizes several things; and I hope when people see this art work in the future they are reminded of some of these symbols. PATRIOTISM AND CITIZENSHIP, two of the most important things that we teach our students. In fact, our school mission statement makes direct reference to the […]
Dandridge DAR Attends Tennessee Conference

“Be Ye a Doer” was the theme of Denise Doring VanBuren’s opening speech at the 114th Conference of the Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution (TSDAR) April 25-28 in Franklin, TN. Ms. VanBuren, First Vice President General, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), urged the 565 attendees from across the state to […]
Missing Dog

Smoky, a seven month old, seven pound toy Manchester Terrier puppy has been missing since Monday, May 5, 2019. He has a grey collar and is very skiddish. No questions asked if returned, and a reward will be offered. His family is devastated. Anyone with information can contact Cheryl Roach at 865-748-5146.