Letter To The Editor – Rural Clinic
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Submitted by: Ken Avent Executive Director Jefferson Rural Clinic, Inc. This past Tuesday night, in a display of wonderfully unanimous support, the Jefferson County Commission and the Jefferson City Council voted to donate the building on Old AJ Highway to the Jefferson Rural Clinic which has occupied the facility under lease for […]
NEIL HEATHERLY APPOINTED CEO OF TENNOVA HEALTHCARE
Tennova Healthcare announced system leadership transitions today. Effective March 3, Neil Heatherly will become Chief Executive Officer of the system of six hospitals and several physician clinics based in Knoxville. Heatherly will replace Mike Garfield who has announced his resignation and is working to ensure a smooth transition of leadership. On behalf of the Board […]
Engineering the Future with girls EFG
Traffic this weekend caused a commotion at Mt. Horeb Elementary, as a group of fifty female students from the 3,4, & 5th grade, as imaginary cars, busses, pedestrians, and cyclists performed as rush hour traffic while newly appointed engineers control traffic. First-time voters instructed the highway department of residential and commercial needs to advance the […]
Russelville National Guard unit assists motorists in East Tennessee
At approximately 2 A.M. Thursday morning, Soldiers with the Tennessee National Guard’s 190th Engineering Company, out of Russellville, Tenn., began assisting the Tennessee Highway Patrol, stationed in Dandridge, Tenn., with health and welfare checks along Interstate 81 and I-40. They responded to a single vehicle accident, as well as inspected multiple abandoned vehicles to ensure […]
UT animal scientist named top BQA educator
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) has selected a University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture animal scientist as the recipient of the 2014 BQA National Educator Award. Clyde Lane, UT Extension professor emeritus, was honored at a reception and ceremony at the 2014 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville. BQA is a nationally […]
REWARD! – TWO LOST DOGS – DANDRIDGE AREA
There are two dogs: Abby – Black 9 years old Cocker. Harry is about 2 years old – black and just went to the groomers with Bow on collar. We live about +/- 1 mile outside of Dandridge on Hwy 139 going toward Sevierville. Our contact number is: 865-201-4070 or 803-237-7357.
A Heartfelt “Thank You”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sherry Dotson, Supervisor, Jefferson County Schools Transportation Department On January 28, 2014 Jefferson County was hit early around 9:00 am with an unexpected snow and ice storm. With student safety utmost in our minds, the schools were dismissed. All school bus drivers were called to come and load their students, and […]
Cinderella’s Closet – Oakland United Methodist Church Helps Lighten The Load of Prom
The weather outside is freezing and while most are lost in thoughts of warm fires and hot coffee, others in the community are looking forward to a warmer time- Prom Season! It is a milestone in the lives of many local teens, a night of beautiful dresses, limo rides and fancy meals shared with friends. […]
Red Cross In Need Of Volunteers for Jefferson County
The Jefferson City Public Library was the stage for a recruiting effort by the American Red Cross. Staff member Naomi Caudle and volunteer Pauline Pusey were on hand to speak to those interested in volunteering. The Red Cross collects blood, provides disaster relief, service to armed forces, CPR instruction, first aid training, swim/lifeguard training, school […]
Jefferson County Spelling Bee
P E T R O G L Y P H S… That was the word that made Sarah Buttry, an 8th grader at White Pine School, the 2014 Jefferson County Spelling Bee Champion at a competition held Monday night at New Market Elementary School. Sarah needed only 4 rounds of competition to clinch first place […]
Brazelton Lodge Hosts Pancake Breakfast for Warriors For Wyatt
A benefit pancake breakfast was held Saturday morning, January 25 at the Brazelton Lodge for Wyatt Crippen, a local 9 year old boy facing surgery for his third brain tumor. Despite the cold weather, a good crowd turned out to enjoy a fluffy pancake breakfast with all the trimmings. It was a chance for Jefferson […]
Carson-Newman University License Plates Unveiled
Carson-Newman University President Randall O’Brien and Executive Vice President and Provost Kina Mallard recently helped unveil the school’s new Tennessee license plate. The design features Carson-Newman’s new University seal. The specialty plate reflects C-N’s name change from “College” to “University,” a move the institution took in February 2013. The plate is available at local county […]
Great Weather For A Hike
The Jefferson County Hiking Club had gorgeous weather for a hike with fantastic views up House Mountain near Knoxville on Tuesday, January 14. Will Roach led a group of 18 hikers for a “walk in the clouds” to both outlooks along the top ridge. Joining in the hike were Will Roach, Archie and Lynn Archambault, […]
Drama headlines Carson-Newman’s spring theatre lineup
Carson-Newman University’s theatre program recently announced its production lineup for this spring. “The spring is going to be a season of award-winning productions,” said Kyle Biery, Carson-Newman’s theatre program coordinator and assistant professor of theatre. “I am really excited about the quality of writing we have.” Productions such as February’s “Doubt, A Parable” by John […]
UT Bull Test Center names top gaining bulls Bulls will be sold at auction on January 23, 2014
While many of us are trying to lose weight after the start of the new year, specialists at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture are recognizing bulls that can gain weight…a lot of it. As UTIA’s annual Senior Bull Test Sale at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center approaches, researchers announced the top-gaining […]
Singer Songwriter Kirk Fleta Entertains at Dandridge Pizza and More
Patrons of Dandridge Pizza and More had a special treat on Friday evening, as Kirk Fleta played to a packed room. Fleta, who hails from Gatlinburg and is well known on the regional music circuit, offered up some great music for folks coming out to enjoy the First Friday festivities. His laid back style, strong […]
