Carson-Newman Nursing Students Help Children Lessen Fears of Doctor’s Office Visits
Children with Carson-Newman University’s Child Development Lab make new friends with C-N Nursing faculty and students during the second annual Teddy Bear Clinic. Hosted by C-N’s Nursing Department and held at the Drama and Ted Russell Center, the event allows children to bring their favorite stuffed animals and experience a doctor’s office or hospital setting […]
Carson-Newman online nursing program adds The Princeton Review to 2025 accolades
Carson-Newman University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is hailed by The Princeton Review as one of the best programs in the nation. The organization cites Carson-Newman’s program in its 2025 Best Online Nursing School Master’s Programs listing. Carson-Newman’s MSN-FNP program is designed for nurses looking to advance their education and careers. Graduates are […]
Jefferson County In Awareness Mode On Human Trafficking
In the last few years. Jefferson County has been in an awareness mode and making a difference. Notable prevention measures include many innovative projects, and this month it is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Last Year Mayor Potts signed the first Proclamation for Human Trafficking with Rescue 180 and a special luncheon was held at their […]
Joshua Redding of Dandridge, Tennessee makes Minnesota State College Southeast President’s List
Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing and Winona, Minnesota, is proud to announce Joshua Redding of Dandridge, Tennessee makes the President’s List for Fall Semester 2024. A total of 347 students were named to the Fall 2024 President’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 letter-graded […]
DANDRIDGE RESIDENTS MAKE FURMAN UNIVERSITY FALL 2024 DEAN’S LIST
Elizabeth Moody and Sophie Swann, make the Furman University Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Furman’s dean’s list is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a four-point system. Furman is a private, undergraduate liberal arts and sciences university of 2,500 students in Greenville, South Carolina. The university […]
Jane Chambers Honored for Ten Years of Dedicated Service by President General Pamela Rouse Wright, NSDAR
At the December 14, 2024, Martha Dandridge Washington (MDW) Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) meeting, chapter member Jane Chambers was honored with a certificate from President General Pamela Rouse Wright, NSDAR, for ten years of dedicated service. Additionally, the Fisher House was recognized for its service to veterans and their families. […]
As 40th year winds down, mission of AMOS remains strong
The Christmas season is always a busy time for those at Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies (AMOS), but this year’s Coats for the Cold event showed why the Carson-Newman University ministry continues to be needed – 40 years after it first began. “This was the largest coat drive in our history,” said AMOS Executive Director […]
Carson-Newman University presents Gaines with Ken Sparks Award, honors life of ministry
Carson-Newman University presented the 2024 Ken Sparks Awards to Dr. Steve Gaines. The Nov. 12 presentation came during C-N’s Alumni and Friends Dinner held at the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Named for long-time Carson-Newman football coach Ken Sparks, the award recognizes pastors or lay people within the church who […]
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Opening Soon for Applications
Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship starting November 1. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time $5,000 award to one student annually who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music. Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was a groundbreaking […]
Carson-Newman nursing camps offer youth insights into nursing professions
This summer Carson-Newman University’s Nursing Department hosted two camps for youth, piquing the interest of what could be the next generation of healthcare providers. In June the department hosted 46 rising high school juniors, senior and recent graduates for an immersive five-day camp. Students, both locally and from other states, stayed in residence halls and […]
OP-ED By Commissioners Blevins, Reed and Brooks
Jefferson County Commissioner Rob Blevins (District 6) Commissioner Marcus Reed (District 10) Commissioner Austin Brooks (District 3) July 26, 2024 MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Publication Citizens of Jefferson County, and certain county commissioners, were blindsided at the regular County Commission Meeting on Monday July 15, 2024, when a proposal was made, and a vote was […]
It all started with “NO!” On April 30, 1890 – National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
It all started with “NO!” On April 30, 1890, in Louisville, Kentucky, the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) voted down allowing women to join their society. This exclusion initiated a movement resulting in a new women’s patriotic organization, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Today, NSDAR has a membership of approximately […]
The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce its statewide partnership with Wellpoint in support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce its statewide partnership with Wellpoint in support of the Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The missions of the two organizations are well aligned; both are committed to the health and well-being of their community and its members, and both want to elevate the awareness of a healthy brain […]
Carson-Newman nursing receives scholarship support from Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Representatives of Jefferson Memorial Hospital were on Carson-Newman University’s campus recently to present a $1,000 check toward student scholarships within the school’s nursing program. “Every year Jefferson Memorial celebrates physicians in our community in recognition of Doctor’s Day,” said JMH CEO Ben Ridder. “In honor of our physicians, the hospital is saying thank you by donating […]
New Market Girl Scout achieves highest honor
Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians has announced its 2024 Gold Award recipients, presenting the honor to 24 girls across the region, one of whom is from New Market. The Gold Award is the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting, presented to girls in grades 9-12 who have planned and implemented significant projects that address […]
Letters To The Editor – SafeSpace Funding
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters To The Editor are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Jefferson County Post. Submitted by: Kay Rutherford, Board Chair-SafeSpace Again, the Budget Committee of the Jefferson County Commission has cut our funding at SafeSpace. For over forty years, SafeSpace has provided vital […]
