Carson-Newman University celebrates Missions Emphasis Week
Carson-Newman University celebrated its annual Missions Emphasis Week, Nov. 4 – 9. This year’s theme focused one of life’s basic necessities: water. The week featured campus events that brought awareness to the many families in third world countries that do not have access to clean drinking water. Some Carson-Newman students experienced this first-hand earlier this […]
Legacy Theatre presents SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Legacy Theatre, in Jefferson City, announces their upcoming production of Smoke On the Mountain, written by Alan Bailey, Mark Hardwick, Mike Craver, Connie Ray. This delightful musical comedy is one of the most popular theatrical productions in the country and is sure to give audiences an evening of fun and laughter. Smoke On the Mountain tells the story […]
Community Volunteers Helping Keep Families Warm
Appalachian Outreach hosted a Coats for the Cold drive this past Saturday, November 9. Needy families from Jefferson County came to Jefferson Elementary School and were assisted by volunteers in picking out coats and other winter items. Coats for the Cold was developed out of a basic necessity for survival: warmth. For thirteen years Appalachian […]
Jefferson Elementary School Students Thank Local Veterans
“Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veteran’s Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign […]
Fishing 4 Reel Outdoors Meet Local Youth to Promote Love of Fishing as Passtime or Profession
On Friday, November 8, Jefferson County’s Ruritan Park was home to a gathering of several local children, all of whom came out to learn about one of the most popular sports and pastimes in the world: fishing. Fishing 4 Reel, a for-profit organization comprised of professional anglers founded by Maliek Carrington, hosted the gathering, giving […]
Talent Abounds at Dandridge Elementary School Veteran’s Day Performance
Fourth and Fifth grade students at Dandridge Elementary School, along with the Cub’s Chorus, gave a pre performance on Thursday morning, in anticipation of their annual Veteran’s Day Show. Parents and friends, as well as some attentive young students, were on hand to enjoy the patriotic songs and poetry. Sweet voices gave life to some […]
Veterans and Bikers Unite In Annual Toys For Tots Ride
Over the past twenty years, Toys for Tots has become a household name as a charity organization centered on the Christmas season which provides toys for underprivileged children throughout the nation. What most people do not know, however, is this organization, founded in 1947, has a military background and basis. After World War II, the […]
Jefferson County Motorcycle Club 4-Way In No Way Out Raises Money for Christmas Presents for Children in Need
The Jefferson County Motorcycle Club 4 – Way in No Way Out, along with the New Market Grocery and Deli, hosted their first annual motorcycle ride to raise money for Christmas presents for the children in need in Jefferson County. The club played poker at each stop, drawing another card for the best hand. The […]
Carson-Newman University’s Hunger Games to benefit nine area charities
Now in its third installment, Carson-Newman University’s high-energy Hunger Games has grown to support nine charities in East Tennessee. Wilderness survival, Nerf battles, and fundraising collide during this unique event held the weekend of Nov. 15, extending through Sunday, Nov 17. The fundraiser coincides with the popular movie franchise’s opening of “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” […]
Standing Where Their Forefathers Once Stood
The Abner Baker Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of the Confederacy were on hand last week to honor a local Confederate soldier that had been laid to rest in Hopewell Cemetery in Dandridge. Darlene Hammond, President of the Knoxville Abner Baker Chapter 1404 of the United Daughter of the Confederacy, […]
Making Dandridge Elementary School Beautiful
Volunteers gathered outside Dandridge Elementary School early Saturday morning on November 2 to help plant trees in an effort to revamp the grounds. The beautification project, made possible by grants from Modern Woodmen of America, a not-for-profit fraternal financial service organization, was a goal set last year by the school’s PTO. Amy McFarlane, president of […]
Branner Cemetery Flag Dedication
The Branner Cemetery Flag Dedication was hosted on Friday, November 1, 2012, from 1:00 – 1:30 at the Glenmore Mansion, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The dedication had a large turn out with members of the local JCHS JROTC, local members of the historical society, law enforcement, school board, ECT, and many of the local media […]
Douglas Cherokee Head Start Presents Cato with a certificate of appreciation
The Douglas Cherokee Head Start’s Patti Harris, Jefferson County Family Service Worker and Tina Hyleman, Family Service Worker, awarded Cato Store #0581’s Terri Matteson and Candace Hayes with a certificate of appreciation for all of the clothing donations throughout the years. Cato’s has been donating to the Head Starts parent clothing closet for many years […]
Great American Country’s Nan Kelley Hosts “Taste of Autumn” to Benefit Sevier County United Way
The Gatlinburg Convention Center was filled with tasty food on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, as a Taste of Autumn came to everyone’s favorite burg. The annual event benefits the Sevier County United Way, which works to improve the lives of Sevier County residents with programs such as the Boys and Girls Club. New this year […]
4-H Members Attend Camp Explorer
Maury Middle School 4-H members took learning to a whole new level. The 4-H members went to Clyde Austin 4-H Center in Greeneville, TN last week. Although their stay was only for two days, it brought back weeks’ worth of learning they will remember for a lifetime. While at camp the 4-H members learned math […]
First Peoples Bank Freedom Club Travel to Niagara Falls
On September 23rd thru the 28th First Peoples Bank Freedom Club traveled to Niagara Falls, Canada. Shown at Goat Island all set to explore the Cave of the Winds which will take them deep down into the Niagara Gorge just a few feet from Niagara Falls are, pictured left to right: Kneeling, Nancy Longmire, Freedom […]
