Modern Woodmen Helps Talbott Cobras Fundraiser
Modern Woodmen recently helped the Talbott Cobras Little League Football team with their fundraiser. Team members and cheerleaders sold candy bars to raise money to buy equipment. The Cobras raised $1,983.00 and MWA matched that amount with $1,500.00 for a grand total of $3,483.00! In the picture receiving the check are some of the Talbott […]
Jade Davis Crowned Fairest of the Fair 2017
The Jefferson County Fair festivities kicked off Saturday night with the crowning of the 2017 Fairest of the Fair. Jade Davis, a senior at Jefferson County High School will be representing the Jefferson County Fair for 2017-2018. The 17 year old is the daughter of Michelle and Doug Huff. She will go on to represent […]
Not Missing a Beat as Powwow Comes to Patriot Academy
Spirit of the Nations Powwow & Heritage Festival came to Jefferson County on Saturday, August 12, 2017. The cultural event has become an annual happening in the County and is an anticipated precursor to fall for many. Traditional dance and hand drum competitions are an important part of the festival, just as music and dance […]
Sable German Shepherd MISSING
Diamant is a sable German Shepherd who ran off from his home on Plainview Drive, Dandridge on July 29th. Diamant is 11 1/2 years old, and has brown socks and black toes, and has significant hair loss from agel/allergies. Reward. Call Kim @ 865-604-3362 with any information.
AEC Installs New Payment Option
AEC has recently installed a new Kiosk payment center at its office facility, located at 1109 Hill Drive in New Market. The self-service kiosk allows members to make real-time payments to their electric accounts 24 hours per day / 7 days a week. The kiosk takes cash, checks and credit card payments and provides receipts […]
Rescue 180 Forms NARCAN Task Force
Overdoses are overtaking our communities. What is the answer? Throughout Tennessee, Prevention Coalitions are being formed in order to provide Prevention Education, and to date, there are 35 (mostly county-wide) Coalitions working to control this epidemic. Each Coalition that is funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is required to […]
Jefferson County Nursing Home Congratulates CNA Course Completion
Jefferson County Nursing Home would like to congratulate these ladies on completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant Course. Good Luck on your State test! Top Row (L) to (R) Dreama Shelton, Gloria Rife, Allison Lovell Program Coordinator, Teresa Hurst, Rebecca Murrell Bottom Row (L) to (R) Amy Stalans, Caitlin Ledford, Elanie Robinson, Erica Majeroni, Torissia […]
Tennessee Idol Comes to Jefferson County
America’s favorite singing competition came to Jefferson County over the weekend with Tennessee Idol. The annual event covering the state of Tennessee came to Dandridge’s Field of Dreams Activity Center for the Lakeway Area section of competition. The Lakeway section featured contestants from Jefferson, Cocke and Grainger counties. The Lakeway section of Tennessee Idol began […]
Evelyn Foster Celebrates 100th Birthday
Friends and family gathered together Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Chandler House to celebrate the 100th birthday of Evelyn Foster. Foster was born in 1917 to Arthur Greene, Sr. and Ocie Mae Greene, and spent her childhood traveling from state to state, as a result of her family’s work in construction. Evelyn graduated high […]
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church and T.R.A.S.H. Ministries Hold 5th Annual Biker Sunday
The Lighthouse A Place of Hope Full Gospel Church partnered with T.R.A.S.H. Ministries over the weekend to hold their 5th annual Biker Sunday event. The annual event between the two organizations works to shatter the stigma of biker groups and to share the message of Christ with the community. Biker Sunday featured an early morning […]
Daughters of the American Revolution’s Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter Celebrates Annual Tea Fundraiser
The Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution met together this weekend for their annual celebration tea fundraiser. The celebration marked the 286th birthday of none other than Martha Dandridge Washington, whom the chapter is named after. The NSDAR partnered with Glenmore mansion for the event. The celebration […]
Third Annual Ruck March Is A Big Success
Kevin Poe, co- founder and coordinator for the Memorial Day Ruck March, would like to thank the community for coming out to show their support and respect for our fallen Veterans. “Our Nation’s heroes are honored by continuing to speak their names,” said Poe. Poe also shares that his Dad, Russell Turner, who is a […]
Curtis Hudson Chosen as Veterans Service Officer
On Monday night, May 25, 2017, the Jefferson County Commission voted in a new Veterans Service Officer. The position went to Commander Curtis Hudson, a Vietnam Army veteran with decades of commitment to veterans services, having served for over 13 years in the county, alone. Curtis worked for years with Jefferson County High School’s Night […]
Humane Society of Jefferson County Rolling Once Again
Imagine having a van full of animals. You’re on the way to take them to another location, so they can find their “furrever” home. Just as you’re cruising along, suddenly the van breaks down, and you’re stuck on the side of the road with the animals you have in tow. It’s hot, you’re scared, the […]
Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter of NSDAR Attends State Conference
The Tennessee Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their 112th State Conference at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Conference Center April 20 – 23, 2017. The gathering included six members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter representing Jefferson County: Mary Cay Khiel, Regent; Jane Chambers, Vice Regent; Kim Williams-Clabo, Recording Secretary; Karen […]
