Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places: Vance Building
This is the fifth entry in the Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places series. They say those who do not learn history are bound to repeat it. History can be found all throughout Dandridge, including a haunted history. In this edition of our favorite spooky haunts we take a look at one of the oldest buildings […]
Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places: Dandridge Graveyards
This is the fourth entry in the Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places series. It wouldn’t be Halloween without talking about, what else in the mention of spooky places, a cemetery. This time we look at two of the oldest resting places in historic downtown and what might be lurking within them. One of the oldest […]
Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places: Roper Mansion
This is the third entry in the Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places series. Histories of towns bridge and connect to make the historical area of Eastern Tennessee all that we have come to know and love. This featured haunt is a continuation of the progress made by the Branner family, the ones who helped build […]
Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places: Tennessee Mountain Inn
The following is the second installment in “Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places.” Creepy places fascinate and terrify the minds of those brave enough to bare the truths hidden within them. Classic gothic novels and horror films have been made in special dedication to this enthralling truth of spooky houses and mysterious persons. In our continuation […]
Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places: Glenmore Mansion
Even though the temperatures have been a little slow in catching up, the calendar is certain that it is, indeed, Fall. With the crisp mornings and chilly evenings, changing color of the leaves and pumpkins a plenty, so enters the season of all things spooky. For those who eagerly anticipate the shivers of Autumn, Elizabeth Lane, feature […]
Jefferson County High School Announces 2016 Homecoming Court
Jefferson County High School announced their Homecoming Court for 2016 this week. These ladies were selected by their teachers and peers to be a representative for the Patriots for the upcoming homecoming week. The Ladies will be escorted by cadets from the Jefferson County JROTC for the homecoming game on September 30. Presenting the 2016 […]
Annual Scots-Irish Music Festival Hits Streets Of Dandridge
The streets of the Historic Town Square in Dandridge were overflowing with kilted clans, as the Scots-Irish Festival arrived on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Bagpipes filled the air and the smell of authentic fare wafted through the crowd, as folks lined up to check out the vendors and catch up on the local Scots-Irish history. […]
Constitution Week Bell Ringing Hosted By Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter, National Society Daughters Of The American Revolution
In honor of Constitution Week, the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Bell Ringing Ceremony on September 18, 2016. The event was held on the lawn of the Department of Education Building in the Historic Town Square in downtown Dandridge. Kimberly Williams-Clabo served as […]
White Pine Holds First Annual Pine Fest
Community and city leaders of White Pine came together for their first annual Pine Fest Saturday afternoon. The event originally came to the town several years ago in trial, but never became a staple of the community. Last year, when the town celebrated its 100 year anniversary, many felt it was time for Pine Fest […]
Eagles Return to the Nest
Carson-Newman University welcomed back long time eagles and the class of 2020 as classes resumed on Wednesday. Fall semester has arrived after last week’s Welcome Week, in which incoming freshmen and their families became familiar with the campus. First Baptist Church of Jefferson City welcomed students back with a banner fashioned in Carson-Newman’s native orange […]
Three Shades of Orange: Freshman Class Includes Triplets from Dandridge
Having family nearby can make the transition to college a little easier. For three freshmen, family will be right here on campus. Triplets Ethan, Griffin and Landon Gantte, from Dandridge, Tennessee, will begin their college careers at UT this fall. Growing up close to campus, they never envisioned going to school anywhere else—and having familiar […]
Access Life Holds Expo at Cherokee Dam
Local churches and community volunteers came together Saturday at Cherokee Dam to celebrate the Access Life Expo. The Access Life ministry was founded by Doug and Leanne Goddard in 2010 after they saw a need to reach out to those living with disabilities. With the help of local churches, the two have been able to […]
Coach Spencer Riley Gives Key Note Address at United Way Parade of Tables Event
The United Way of Jefferson County kicked off their fund raising season on Thursday evening, August 18,2016 with their annual Parade of Tables and Silent Auction. Tables were sponsored by local businesses and organizations and were decorated in their theme of choice. The People’s Choice winner for the evening, which was the table that garnered […]
Modern Woodmen of America Matches $2,500 for New Market Volunteer Fire Department
When the New Market Volunteer Fire Department held their recent fundraiser called “Summer Fest,” Modern Woodmen of America was there to help them! The first $2,500 that was raised that weekend was matched dollar for dollar by MWA. Richard Hall is shown presenting the check to the NMVFD Chief Frank Solomon, along with many of the […]
Joe Fortner Names Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Tennessee Wildlife Officer of the Year
Joe Fortner has been honored as the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Wildlife Officer of the Year for the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA). The recipient of the award was announced by Darren Rider, TWRA Boating and Law Enforcement Division colonel. Fortner serves as a wildlife officer in TWRA Region III District 31’s […]
Carson-Newman College Named “College of Distinction” for 2016-2017
Carson-Newman University has been named for the third year in a row a “College of Distinction,” and a “Christian College of Distinction” for 2016-2017. Area high-school counselors and other educators come together every year to nominate colleges and universities that they deem exemplary in education. Carson-Newman received the award based on the Colleges of Distinction’s […]
