Jefferson County Libraries Offer Great Summer Reading Opportunities
Jefferson County Public Libraries are offering a great Summer Reading Program for kids this year. Fizz, Boom, Read is this summer’s reading theme and children of all ages are encouraged to attend their local library and participate in this exciting program. Not only will students be introduced to interesting books that will light the imagination, […]
WSCC Honors Dr. Orville “Butch” as Professor Emeritus
Walters State Community College bestowed a rare honor on a retired professor Tuesday. Dr. Orville E. “Butch” Bach Jr. was named professor emeritus of business and economics. He is only the sixth professor to receive the emeritus title. “Much of Dr. Bach’s scholarship, time and community service were dedicated to this institution. The college, and […]
First Peoples Cares Helps Area Schools
Employees of First Peoples Bank have been busy raising funds to help our area schools. They were excited to be able to give $500.00 each to the following schools; Maury Middle School, Piedmont Elementary, and Talbott Elementary in Jefferson County, West Elementary in Hamblen County and Fair Garden Preschool in Knox County. The funds will […]
Vipers In The Streets Of Gatlinburg
The annual Alabama-Tennessee Viper Club Car Rally was in Gatlinburg over the weekend, bringing around 75 exotic automotive beauties to the Burg. Visitors lined the streets on Saturday afternoon to enjoy the sights and sounds of Vipers, Lamborghinis, Ferraris and other exotic cars, as they paraded through the streets of downtown Gatlinburg. The Greystone Lodge […]
CORE GOLF CENTER OPENS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Core Golf Center held its’ open house on Saturday May 24th. Located off of Cline Road in Dandridge, Core Golf Center has everything you need to improve your golf skills, as well as state of the art technology to improve even the most experienced golfers in the area. “It’s a complete golfing development center” Says […]
Samuel Doak Chapter Awards ROTC Medal to JCHS Senior Kaitlyn Sands
Kaitlyn Sands, a senior student at Jefferson County High School, was presented the Daughters of the American Revolution Bronze ROTC Medal, certificate, and check by Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR member Jane Coleman. The ceremony was held by Major (R) Russell Turner on Awards Night, April 29, 2014, at JCHS in Dandridge, Tennessee. The Bronze ROTC Medal […]
Jefferson County Democratic Party Holds Truman Day Dinner
The Jefferson County Democratic Party held its annual Truman Day Dinner on Saturday, May 3, at Carson-Newman University’s Stokely Memorial Dining hall. Party Chair, Linda Lawson, welcomed all those in attendance and Dr. Michael Fink followed with a thoughtful and inspiring invocation. During dinner, guests enjoyed lovely dinner music provided by Ms. Belen Hernandez, violinist. […]
Local 4-H’ers Selected for Academic Conference
Five 4-H’ers from Jefferson County will receive intensive training in their project area(s) at the University of Tennessee. Alexa Fanti, Kayleigh Fanti, Sammie Porter, and Hannah Sealock from Dandridge and Beau Larrance from New Market are delegates to the State Junior High 4-H Academic Conference in Knoxville, June 10-13. They will be among 160 youth […]
Jefferson County Hiking Club Hikes Smokies’ Whiteoak Sink
The Jefferson County Hiking Club enjoyed a 5.6 mile hike to Whiteoak Sink in the Smokies on May 13. We saw a beautiful waterfall that disappeared into the ground and a bat cave entrance nearby. Joining in the fun were Archie and Lynn Archambault, Donna Bender, Sylvia Blanc, John and Ann Blomquist, Mark Bockenstette, Frank […]
Dandridge Garden Club Stops to Smell the Roses
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club took a field trip to Rosewood Gardens of Sevierville on May 22 and admired the themed gardens of owners Kay and Ed Chapman. Kay gave a detailed tour of the plants and gardens and everyone enjoyed seeing the results of dedicated gardening. After the tour, the club enjoyed a sack […]
Dandridge Farmer’s Market Opens For Summer
The Historic Town Square in Dandridge was hopping on Saturday, as the annual Farmer’s Market made its seasonal debut. Though still a little early for many of the tasty fruits and vegetables that the farm fresh market is noted for, there were plenty of flowers, plants and other wares to draw in shoppers. Locals have […]
Pellissippi State Community College Math Competition
On Friday, May 9th, Jefferson County sent 60 middle school math students to the annual Pellissippi State Community College Math Competition. Students that attend take a rigorous, 40- problem math test to compete for prizes ranging from $10 to $500 in each grade category. The competition, activities, prizes, and lunch are free with the generous […]
White Pine Celebrates Golden Achievement with Congressman Phil Roe, M.D.
White Pine School honored students with a Golden Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Director of Jefferson County Schools, Dr. Charles Edmonds, and White Pine School Principal Walker were on hand to congratulate students on their academic achievement in the 2013-2014 school year. Keynote Speaker for the event was U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. […]
Dandridge Farmers Market Grand Opening for the 2014 Growing Season is May 24
This year the Dandridge Farmers Market will open on Saturday May 24. The market is open rain or shine and is located at the corner parking lot at Gay and Meeting Streets (downtown stoplight intersection), one block north of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Market hours are 9 A.M. to Noon. The May 24 Farmers Market […]
Inky Johnson Speaks For Maury Middle Athletics
Former University of Tennessee football standout, Inquoris “Inky” Johnson, now an inspirational speaker, spoke to benefit Maury Middle School Athletics on Friday night at First Baptist Church in Dandridge. Inky Johnson has not always been an “inspirational” speaker, but his life story is so inspiring to so many others that it is hard to call […]
Todd Collins Classic To Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley
The Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley held its annual Todd Collins Golf Classic at Lost Creek Golf Club on May 1, 2014. The Classic is a one of the Boys and Girls Club’s biggest fund raiser, and golfers from around the area helped raise over $20000.00. Local area dentists Warren Stinson and Dale […]
