JCHS Senior Play, Footloose Prepares To Hit The Stage
Long before the first student takes the stage for the Senior Class play, David Seal and some very industrious students are hard at work building and creating sets. A few of those students were working evenings last week in preparation of the fast approaching debut of the Senior Class of 2013’s rendition of Footloose. The […]
Dandridge PTO & Modern Woodmen Host Spring Fling
Though the first day of Spring is still a few days away, Dandridge Elementary School students took advantage of the nice weather on Saturday morning to attend the Spring Fling. The Dandridge Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization and the Modern Woodmen hosted the fun raiser. In addition to activities that included inflatables, cupcake walk and […]
The Boys Of Summers Past, JCHS Alumni Games
The boys of summers past hit the field on Saturday to have a little fun and support their favorite home team. Jefferson County High School Patriots Baseball Team hosted an alumni game at Holland Field. Past members of the Patriot Baseball Team dusted off their gloves to help raise funds for 2013 team. Events started […]
Carson-Newman students bring warmth to Children’s Hospital patients
Members of Carson-Newman University’s Alpha Lambda Delta were recently involved in making blankets for babies at Children’s Hospital. Twenty members of the underclassman honor society made over 30 tie fleece blankets that were then delivered to the Knoxville hospital. Knoxville’s Chelsea Buchanan, who serves as special assistant to the society’s president and advisors, said that […]
Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss at Dandridge Library
On March 1,2013 the Dandridge Library had a birthday celebration with a wonderful turnout for Dr. Seuss. The children and parents enjoyed cat whiskers, stories and games. Special thanks to FoodCity of Dandridge for the donation of cookies for the children to take home in their goodie bags, they were delicious!
School Director’s Art Gallery Winner Jasmine Ramos
Jasmine Ramos won the Jefferson County Director’s Gallery Award for grades K-2. She did a “symmetrical” owl using crayon resist, and did a fabulous job. Jasmine is in 1st grade with Mrs. Hayes at White Pine School and her art teacher is Miranda Lewis.
Carson-Newman to hold Mossy Creek Health Expo
The second Mossy Creek Health Expo is coming just in time to help those revive well-intentioned New Year’s goals of nutrition and exercise. Located in Carson-Newman University’s Blye-Poteat Hall, The Mossy Creek Health Expo will address nutritional needs, physical activity, stress management, and economic and spiritual well-being. Between 3 and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March […]
JCHS Baseball Annual Alumni Baseball Games, Saturday, March 9th
The JCHS baseball team is sponsoring our annual alumni baseball games and chili supper on Saturday March 9th. The day will start with a yard sale worked by the freshman baseball team on Saturday morning at the school near the entrance off highway 92. The alumni games will begin around 9:45 am where the baseball […]
Jefferson County Schools Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day
March 2, 1904 was the birthday of Dr. Seuss. In remembrance, children and adults alike took the time to do a bit of extra reading on Friday. Schools across the county celebrated each in their own unique way. In Talbot Elementary there were pets around every corner, if it related to a story you could […]
Sunday Final Day of EXPO
The Jefferson County Business Expo and Home Show 2013 is in full swing at the new Activity Center adjacent to the Field of Dreams in Dandridge. More than ninety vendors are present at the show, representing a wide variety of goods and services. Locals looking to do a little home updating this spring can find […]
A Great Night for Rush Strong Orphans
The smell of popcorn wafted through the air as actors scurried around preparing for the Rush Strong School Drama Club’s production of “Annie.” Trevor Roberts, Drama coach and 7th grade math teacher checked lights and installed batteries in microphones while welcoming parents and making sure performers were in their places. Trevor Roberts took over as […]
Carson-Newman University image campaign “Redefines Beauty”
Beauty is a concept many let culture define, but the definition culture derives demands perfection in a hopelessly flawed world. Carson-Newman senior Lexi B. Adams, a human services major, wants to change how beauty is understood. “Redefine Beauty,” a two-week body image campaign, challenged C-N students to not look to culture for self-worth. From Feb. […]
GRITS & Special Surprise Guests Friday Night at Dandridge Pizza and More
Grits Band was in the house on Friday evening ushering March in like a lion. The local band is busy preparing for their debut cd which will be released later this Spring. Tennessee Weather will have offer an array of original tunes, which the band has been previewing at shows in the region and beyond. […]
Maury Middle School Ceremony for National Junior Honor Society
Maury Middle School Students who met the requirements of the National Junior Honor Society were inducted in a Monday evening ceremony. Eligibility for NJHS requires a high academic achievement, as well as demonstrated excellence in the areas of Leadership, Service, Character and Citizenship. More than one million students participate in the organization across the Nation […]
Carson-Newman Presents third annual Mossy Creek Documentary Arts Festival
The third annual Mossy Creek Documentary Arts Festival will be held Monday, March 4 in Carson-Newman University’s Phoenix Theatre. The Mossy Creek Documentary Arts Film Festival is a presentation of the University’s Communication Department. The festival will include screenings of films, photography exhibits and Q&A with the storytellers who will be participating in the event. […]
Wildlife Rehabilitator Lynne McCoy Drops In With Feathered Friends
Owls were the order of the day for Ms. Leanne Overton’s third grade class at Dandridge Elementary School. Local wildlife animal rehabilitator Lynne McCoy was the special guest of the day and she brought some feathered friends along, as well. The class just completed a unit on owls and they were excited to be able […]
