2023 National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26; Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-29
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is once again an active participant in National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26. The annual event serves as a reminder to promote safe boating activity and preparation for the summer boating season National Safe Boating Week is held each year on the week prior to Memorial Day weekend. Boating partners […]
Carson-Newman Delta Psi chapter induction honors first-generation students
Carson-Newman University celebrated first-generation college students during its second annual Tri-Alpha national honor society induction. The Delta Psi chapter inducted 16 students along with eight faculty and staff members.First-generation students are students whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year college or university degree. At Carson-Newman, 45% of students are first-generation. Carson-Newman President Charles A. Fowler […]
Martha Dandridge Garden Club (MDGC) Tour Baxter Gardens
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club (MDGC) met at the Baxter Gardens in Fountain City, North Knoxville. Baxter Gardens is a private residence which opens its beautiful gardens to the public during the month of April as part of the Dogwood Arts Festival. Although the weather was cool and cloudy, garden club members enjoyed following the […]
AEC COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR EMILY WALLS AND DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST ROB BEVERLY SHINE WITH FIVE NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS
Emily Walls, Appalachian Electric Cooperative’s Director of Communications, and Rob Beverly, Digital Media Specialist, have achieved an extraordinary feat by capturing five prestigious national Spotlight on Excellence Awards from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The ceremony, held in Jacksonville, Florida, recognized their exceptional talent, dedication and innovative contributions in the field of communications […]
Payroll employment rises by 253,000 in April; unemployment rate changes little at 3.4%
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 253,000 in April, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in professional and business services, health care, leisure and hospitality, and social assistance. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household […]
Representative Jeremy Faison Survey Results for the Tennessee House District 11
Below are questions asked and answered through a survey taken by State Representative Jeremy Faison, District 11
VITAL POLICY – The “Ibbetson Plan” for Jefferson Elementary School, Patriot Academy, and Jefferson County High School
Doug Ibbetson is a businessman with extensive experience in banking, finance, and business management, one who thinks outside the box, and one who views problem solving with a unique approach. He was elected to the Jefferson County School Board in August 2022. After four years of struggling to secure funding for a new elementary school, […]
Mayer Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County School Board
Dawn Mayer announces her candidacy for Jefferson County School Board District 4, which covers the White Pine and Baneberry area. She is a pro-family candidate that believes in transparency, academic fundamentals, and fiscal responsibility. As a tax-paying citizen and parent of two children attending Jefferson County schools, she wants parents to have a voice in […]
Hardy Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County School Board
Paul Hardy announces his candidacy for Jefferson County School Board. Paul is a resident of Strawberry Plains and is the father of two recent Jefferson County High School graduates and one that attends Patriot Academy. He considers himself as a Christian conservative and attends The Avenue Church in Morristown. Paul has coached basketball and baseball […]
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03) reintroduced the Access Business Credit Act
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03) reintroduced the Access Business Credit Act. This bill would create a new incentive program that would empower community banks to lend to small businesses by easing their tax burden. “East Tennessee is full of family-owned small businesses that keep the state running,” said Rep. Burchett. “Government should create an environment that spurs […]
Morristown Police Department continues to ask for the public’s help identifying the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting
The Morristown Police Department continues to ask for the public’s help in identifying the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting in Morristown early Saturday morning. Police are asking anyone that may have come into contact with the pictured vehicle, a white 2005 Pontiac Vibe, Friday night into Saturday morning to contact investigators immediately. This […]
Reps. Andrew Farmer and Dale Carr secure $2 million for Kodak Fire Hall
State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, and State Rep. Dale Carr, R-Sevierville today announced he has secured $2 million in state funding for Sevier County to build a new fire station in Kodak. The new fire station will be near Interstate 40 and State Route 66 interchange. The area is considered the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “Our […]
Four announce retirements from Carson-Newman
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Four Carson-Newman faculty and staff members announced retirements this spring. The group, which was honored during a special campus reception, represents 111 years of combined service to the University. Those retiring are: Lynda Hill, assistant registrar – 39 years Phyllis Hoover, global education coordinator for International Services – 25 years Dr. Susan O’Dell Underwood, professor […]
Hog Heaven’s Annual Youth Shoot
Over 260 athletes from East and Middle TN along with 2 teams from KY participated. After the smoke cleared, four Patriot Shooter squads walked away with team honors and three individuals were the top shooter in their division. The five top Rookie shooters were Cora Cox, Nash Underwood, Reese Bennett, Sully Jones, and Jackson Nelms […]
Tennessee General Assembly Passes Tennessee Works Tax Act
The Tennessee General Assembly has approved more than $400 million in tax cuts for Tennessee families and businesses through the Tennessee Works Tax Act, marking one of the largest tax cuts in Tennessee history and supporting future economic growth. “Decades of smart fiscal stewardship have enabled Tennessee to maintain a balanced budget while cutting taxes […]
Unemployment Rates Drop in All But One Tennessee County
NASHVILLE – The Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) released new data that showed unemployment rates improved in nearly every county across Tennessee in March 2023. Ninety-four of Tennessee’s 95 counties experienced a decrease in unemployment during March. Only one county saw an uptick in its jobless number and that was Meigs County, where the […]
