Modern Woodmen of America Matches Funds with New Market Volunteer Fire Department
Recently, Modern Woodmen of America helped the New Market Volunteer Fire Department with their annual SummerFest fundraiser. MWA matched the first $1,500 they raised. Presenting and accepting the check are left to right, Britt Farrar (NMVFD Board Member and MWA Member), Richard Hall (MWA Representative) and Sammy Solomon (NMVFD Captain).
Brevard College Guest Recital: Ryan Fogg, September 18, 2017
The Brevard College Music Department will present a guest recital by pianist Ryan Fogg on Monday evening, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Porter Center for Performing Arts, at 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC, 28712. The program will include Chopin’s Polonaise-Fantasy in A-flat and sonatas by Clementi and Prokofiev. Monday’s concert is free […]
Morristown Police Department Officer Helton Receives Life Saving Award
On May 16, 2017, Morristown Police Department (MPD) Officer Jonathan Helton responded to a pedestrian struck and ran over by a bus. Upon surveying the scene, the victim had life-threatening injuries to her lower extremities; including hemorrhaging. Officer Helton retrieved his hobble restraint, fashioning into a tourniquet to stop the bleeding on the victim’s lower […]
Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival to Celebrate 11th Year in East Tennessee
Outstanding Scottish & Irish Entertainers vie for attention with the Bagpipe & Drum Band Playoff Challenge at the 11th annual Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival, which will take place on Main Street in downtown Dandridge, Tennessee on Saturday the 30th of September. The Festival will begin at the Highland Stage (behind Town Hall) in Dandridge on Friday night, Sept. […]
Count It! Lock It! Drop It! Joins Rescue 180 in Symposium
The Statewide initiative, Count It! Lock It! Drop It! (CLD), funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield, joined Jefferson County Substance Abuse Coalition, Rescue 180, in a symposium to address solutions to our opioid crisis. CLD is an evidence-based strategy that has proven results as an effective primary prevention tool. Kristina Clark, Project Coordinator of CLD, […]
Health Council/Jefferson Joins Awarded 5,000 Grant for Governor’s Healthier Tennessee Initiative
Jefferson Joins is on the on the move and have just received their first $5,000 grant from the Governor’s Healthier Tennessee Initiative. The Jefferson County Health Council is the parent organization of Jefferson Joins. Healthier Tennessee representatives came to the council last year to offer a grant opportunity to promote fitness, nutrition and anti tobacco […]
Town of Dandridge Celebrates Opening of Public Dock
The Town of Dandridge elected officials and members of community gathered on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 to celebrate the addition on a new pubic dock. Hosting the ribbon cutting for the event was the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Dandridge Mayor Gantte offered the opening remarks, noting the contribution of several organizations, including the Town […]
United Way of Jefferson County Holds Annual Parade of Tables
The United Way of Jefferson County hosted their annual parade of tables fund raising event to kick off the 2017 fund raising season. Participating businesses “purchased” a table and decorated it in the theme of their choice. Tuesday evening’s event began with a viewing of the various, creative table decorations, as well as silent auction […]
Jefferson County Fair 2017 Comes to a Close
The midway lights have gone down for another year, signaling the close of the 2017 Jefferson County Fair. Saturday was the final day of neon fun for fair goers, as the midway had an abbreviated stay for the 2017 season, opening for only five evenings. Other traditional events, such as the crowning of the 2017 […]
Carson-Newman Honors Faculty, Staff Service
On Thursday, Carson-Newman University recognized the service of faculty and staff during its annual Welcome Assembly. Carson-Newman President J. Randall O’Brien, pictured front left, thanked each for their years of service and contributions to the institution. Pictured with O’Brien is: Front Row, left to right, Dr. Kitty Coffey, 40 years; Becky Boatright, 35 years; Anita […]
O’Brien Announces Promotions for Four Executive Council Members
Carson-Newman University President J. Randall O’Brien announced today that four members of the institution’s executive council have had their roles expanded and received appropriate changes to their titles. “Beyond formality, adjusting the titles of these stellar colleagues is a reflection of their commitments to Carson-Newman,” said Dr. O’Brien. “Further, it rewards their outstanding service, their […]
Modern Woodmen Helps Talbott Cobras Fundraiser
Modern Woodmen recently helped the Talbott Cobras Little League Football team with their fundraiser. Team members and cheerleaders sold candy bars to raise money to buy equipment. The Cobras raised $1,983.00 and MWA matched that amount with $1,500.00 for a grand total of $3,483.00! In the picture receiving the check are some of the Talbott […]
Jade Davis Crowned Fairest of the Fair 2017
The Jefferson County Fair festivities kicked off Saturday night with the crowning of the 2017 Fairest of the Fair. Jade Davis, a senior at Jefferson County High School will be representing the Jefferson County Fair for 2017-2018. The 17 year old is the daughter of Michelle and Doug Huff. She will go on to represent […]
Not Missing a Beat as Powwow Comes to Patriot Academy
Spirit of the Nations Powwow & Heritage Festival came to Jefferson County on Saturday, August 12, 2017. The cultural event has become an annual happening in the County and is an anticipated precursor to fall for many. Traditional dance and hand drum competitions are an important part of the festival, just as music and dance […]
Tennova Healthcare Gives You Permission to Work Less, Eat More Chocolate
Consistently working long hours might do more than wear you out. It could also raise your risk of a common and potentially dangerous heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, or AFib. This information came from a study of more than 85,000 people in Europe, indicating that those who worked 55 or more hours per week […]
