Boston Tea Parties at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library
What would it be like to don the disguise of an Indian warrior, sneak onto a masted cargo ship in the dark of night, and hoist hundreds of crates of British tea overboard into the Boston Harbor in an act of defiance against the tea tax imposed by King George and the British Empire? For […]
Dandridge Reindeer Run 1K Walk/Run Spreads Christmas Cheer for a Worthy Cause
The spirit of Christmas was alive and well in Historic Downtown Dandridge on December 2, 2023, as the community came together for the Dandridge Reindeer Run 1K Walk/Run. This festive event, held through the charming streets of Dandridge, was not only a celebration of the holiday season but also a heartwarming initiative to support the […]
Mira Denton of White Pine Wins National Annual Innovation in Computer Science Education Awards
December 4, 2023 – Cognizant and Teach For America have announced the winners of the third annual Cognizant Innovation in Computer Science Education Awards. These awards, granted at the school level and the broader systems level, recognize outstanding educators and individuals advocating for and expanding access to PK-12 computer science education across the United States. […]
Carson-Newman Army ROTC holds Branch Night, celebrates senior class
Carson-Newman University held its annual Army ROTC held Branch Night. The event celebrates the revealing of the senior class’s branching and components as they continue their pursuits to be future Army Officers. The celebrated cadets have a combined grade point average of 3.5. Their ratings at camp leveraged Carson-Newman to the top 10 in brigade […]
Jefferson County School District embarks on a new path to memorialize fallen heroes
The Jefferson County School District is partnering with the Grateful Nation Project to connect students to those who gave all to preserve our freedom. The Project will provide a package of hero cards to middle and high school libraries. Each Hero Card displays a fallen service member’s image along with a brief summary of their […]
Discover Your Child’s New Favorite Sport at Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program’s Recruiting Day
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Scholastic Clay Target Program invites Tennessee’s youth to an educational day of shotgun sports on November 4 and 11. The statewide Recruiting Day provides an opportunity for children, ranging from nine years old through 12th grade, to learn and engage in shotgun sports for free. “Trying a new sport can be intimidating […]
Carson-Newman ROTC Army Cadets Travel To Washington, D.C. To Compete In 39th Annual Army Ten-Mile Race
Eight Carson-Newman ROTC Army cadets recently travelled to Washington, D.C. to compete in the 39th Annual Army Ten-Mile Race. Attracting over 28,000 runners and 900 teams from around the world, the Army Ten-Miler exemplifies the spirit of a nation. Participants included military, civilians, wheelchair athletes and wounded warrior athletes. Pictured left to right are: Devon […]
Child Soldiers of the Revolutionary War
Take a moment and think back to what you were doing at the age of 7 or 10. Were you playing fetch with your dog, batting baseballs with friends, working in your family garden, harvesting crops on your family farm, or riding your bicycle in a state of glorious innocent youth? Well, at the tender […]
University’s Annual Operation Inasmuch Day
Carson-Newman University’s Shane Michael stocks shelves at Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies (AMOS). Michael was one of more than 300 members of the Carson-Newman community who took part in the University’s annual Operation Inasmuch day of service on Sept. 27. Teams banded together on service projects across the region including, Jefferson, Knox, Hamblen and Grainger […]
Carson-Newman Eagle Archers make statement in first competition, notch two Top 10 finishes
Carson-Newman’s Eagle Archers came out strong in their inaugural tournament competition on Sept. 21-22. The 2023 USA Archery South-East Collegiate Regional 3D Championships in Whitley County, Kentucky, hosted an Eagles squad that was ready to make a statement, with C-N’s Joseph Hickerson winning the first podium finish for the new program. “I am so proud of […]
Princeton Review: Carson-Newman one of the “Best in the South”
Carson-Newman University is “academically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search,” according to The Princeton Review in its recent college listings. The organization cited the University in its “2024 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” Placing Carson-Newman in its “South” category, The Princeton Review listing is uniquely based on data compiled from current students. […]
Two Influential Patriots Living on the Western Frontier When Jefferson County was Formed
A presentation titled “Two Influential Patriots Living on the Western Frontier When Jefferson County was Formed – Alexander Outlaw and George Doherty” given by Jefferson County Historian Bob Jarnagin piqued the interest of members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), at the organization’s June meeting. Janagin […]
Carson-Newman celebrates opening of Drama and Ted Russell Center, home to university’s School of Health Sciences
Carson-Newman University officially opened the doors to its first new academic building in over a decade this morning. Hundreds gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Drama and Ted Russell Center, home to the University’s School of Health Sciences. Along with a ribbon cutting, guests took part in self-guided tours of the facility. “What […]
Martha Dandridge Garden Club Spread Beauty & History In Downtown Dandridge
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club (MDGC) met on June15, at 9:00 am in the Revolutionary War Graveyard in Dandridge’s Historic Town Square. MDGC members spread fresh mulch in the flower gardens and rock gravel along the fence line in preparation for Dandridge’s June Jubilee on Saturday June 17. After the work was done, Jefferson County […]
Carson-Newman Delta Psi chapter induction honors first-generation students
Carson-Newman University celebrated first-generation college students during its second annual Tri-Alpha national honor society induction. The Delta Psi chapter inducted 16 students along with eight faculty and staff members.First-generation students are students whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year college or university degree. At Carson-Newman, 45% of students are first-generation. Carson-Newman President Charles A. Fowler […]
Martha Dandridge Garden Club (MDGC) Tour Baxter Gardens
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club (MDGC) met at the Baxter Gardens in Fountain City, North Knoxville. Baxter Gardens is a private residence which opens its beautiful gardens to the public during the month of April as part of the Dogwood Arts Festival. Although the weather was cool and cloudy, garden club members enjoyed following the […]
