Leah Renea Miller & Alan Jacob Spoone
Michael and Karen Miller, of Dandridge, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Leah Renea Miller, to Alan Jacob (A.J.) Spoone. Leah is the granddaughter of the late Reverend Lloyd Coffey and Kathaleen Coffey of Dandridge and the late James William and Bertha Miller of Jefferson City. A.J. is the […]
Community Supports JCHS Football Team
Spring has barely started, and already the boys of Fall are busy preparing for the 2013 Patriot football season. A recent tri location car wash brought in $1,127 in donations and they will participate in their annual Lift-A-Thon on April 25 at the Jefferson County High School Football Stadium. Team members and the JCHS Sideline […]
Jefferson County Historical Society Member & Friends Invited to Tour Shepard Inn, April 21, 2013
The Jefferson County Historical Society members and friends are invited to the Spring Home Tour. on Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 2-4 PM. This year the Shepard’s Inn, located at 136 E. Main Street, Dandridge, is the featured home. There is no charge. Originally constructed as a two-story log cabin, c. 1820. the structure now […]
C-N art students showcase senior exhibits to the public
Three Carson-Newman University Art students currently have the work on display as part of their senior exhibits. Both exhibits will run through April. Work by Morristown’s Rachel Ramsey is being showcased at The Creekside Room at The Creek Café in downtown Jefferson City. Ramsey, a drawing and painting student is pursuing minors in art history […]
Sweet Start With The Lion’s Club
The Dandridge Lion’s Club hosted a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning at Jefferson County High School. Local came out to enjoy the great food and kick the weekend off with a sweet start. The breakfast was a huge success, thanks to large community support. The proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Lion’s Club […]
It’s time to wrap up the mega site proposal
Letter To The Editor Submitted by: Glen Bibbins 1 I hope that the commission will direct that all funding for this project that was approved for EDOC and Industrial Development Board be returned to the county. 2 The fair thing to do at this point would be for the commission to direct EDOC to cancel […]
JCHS Phagan & Collins Combine Talent for Tennessee History Day Competition
Jefferson County High School Sophomores Lauren Collins and Shay Phagan recently won accolades for their documentary entry in the Tennessee History Day Competition. The State level competition is affiliated with the National History Day Competition. The program is designed as a year long enhancement that encourages middle and high school students to engage in the […]
GRITS & Fusion Martial Arts Team Up At Fundraiser For Local Youth
Grits, one of Jefferson County’s favorite local bands, hosted their release for their brand new cd on Saturday evening at the Field of Dreams in Dandridge. Tennessee Weather debuts some original tunes of the band and has been highly anticipated by fans of the group. Saturday’s release event was a combined effort with Fusion Martial […]
West Point & U.S. Naval Academy Will See Two Outstanding Achievers from JCHS This Summer
Two Jefferson County High School students are among a select group that will attend Summer Seminars at West Point and the United States Naval Academy. Farrah Hodge and Ian Greer were chosen to participate based on exceptional academic standing, community service, and high ACT scores. Both Greer and Hodge are rising seniors at Jefferson County […]
Carson-Newman presents Atkins and Parker with Sullivan Honors
Carson-Newman University presented seniors Curtis Atkins and Abigail Parker its Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards during the institution’s annual Honors Convocation on April 11. Atkins, the son of Oak Ridge’s Jim and Sherry Atkins, is a religion major. Beyond his strong academic standing in religion, Atkins has served on the Mortar Board and is a stalwart […]
There’s A New Owner In Town – Pennsoil Rapid Lube
This past Saturday, Jefferson City opened its arms to a new business right in the main part of town. The building formerly known as a Shell repair shop is now under new ownership. On the day of the grand opening, people trickled in and out enjoying the friendly conversation and cook out which was hosted […]
New Carson-Newman book showcases University’s history through pictures
While Carson-Newman recently began a new chapter in its history by changing its name to “Carson-Newman University,” a book published by Linda Gass and Albert Lang helps capture the institution throughout its history as a college. Published by Arcadia Publishing, “Carson-Newman College,” helps showcase the school’s history through pictures. Lang, who serves as C-N Special […]
National Healthcare Decisions Day Set
Tennova Healthcare facilities, along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). As a participating organization, Tennova Healthcare facilities are providing free House-In-Order books, information and […]
Renovations Begin At Parrott-Wood Library
Phase 1 of renovations began this week at Parrott-Wood Library and excitement builds as work is underway to increase the size of the library to accommodate the growing need in the Strawberry Plain’s community. E. Luke Greene Co. completed digging and putting in the footers in preparation for pouring the concrete foundation at the Small Strawberry Plain’s […]
Safe Harbor Holds 5th Annual Red Wagon Parade & Fun Run
Safe Harbor held their fifth annual Red Wagon Parade and a Fun Run on Saturday afternoon at the Maury Middle School Track. This was the first year for the two mile Fun Run and around thirty runners and ten walkers participated in the event that served as a fundraiser for the Safe Harbor Child Advocacy […]
