KEEP DOUGLAS BLUE
Douglas Lake became a cleaner place Thursday, April 20, 2023, when a group of Jefferson County High School students came together to perform a much-needed trash pickup around its shores. “Keep Douglas Blue” was the brainchild of Service Learning Student, Luke Haston, who put the project together from beginning to end as part of his […]
Carson-Newman University breaks ground on new West Campus Commons complex
Carson-Newman University broke ground today on its largest construction project in the University’s history. Members of the campus community were joined by local representatives and friends of the University who gathered for a special ceremony marking the event. West Campus Commons, a new residence life complex, is slated to welcome students in Fall 2024. “What […]
Carson-Newman announces new MBA specialization: Entrepreneurial Leadership
Carson-Newman University announces a new specialization within its MBA program – Entrepreneurial Leadership. The new online offering will launch this fall for students who have completed nine hours within the MBA program. Noting that small businesses make up 44% of the U.S. economy, organizers of the specialization say the new addition aims to have students […]
Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a Cornerstone of Jefferson County
The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Jefferson Memorial Hospital support the health and well-being of patients whenever needed. Beyond providing clinical care, Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a cornerstone of our community and a major contributor to the economic health of Jefferson County as a major employer and tax-payer […]
Memorial Service for Unclaimed / Homeless Veterans
A large crowd of veterans, families of veterans, and supportive citizens were present to honor seven veterans at the Memorial Service for Unclaimed/Homeless Veterans on March 22 at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Governor John Sevier Hwy., Knoxville. Seven burial urns and seven tri-cornered folded flags of the United States graced a long […]
Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive Collects Peanut Butter for the Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies
To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital donated more than 60 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to the Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies. All of the peanut butter was donated by Tennova Healthcare […]
Dining in Early America
The preparation and consumption of meals in early America was quite different from what it is today. For one thing, all dishes were “made from scratch,” and cooking at the hearth was energy and time-consuming. Some of the foods, cookware, and serving ware would strike a 21st Century family as quite unusual. Diana West, DAR […]
Martha Dandridge Garden Club Jefferson County Historian Bob Jarnagin presented a fascinating History of the Dandridge Revolutionary Graveyard
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club (MDGC) met on February 23, at 1:00 pm at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Jefferson County Historian Bob Jarnagin presented a fascinating History of the Dandridge Revolutionary Graveyard, including surprising news about the graves in the graveyard. In 1785 the Reverend Henderson organized the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. The church meeting […]
Spirit of Nations Powwow to Celebrate Native Voices
In recognition of the “Celebrate Native Voices” theme of the 2023 Spirit of Nations powwow, Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts has issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, March 25th, as “Celebrate Native Voices Day” in Jefferson County. The powwow will be held at Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, TN. Susan Price, Director of Field Experiences […]
Carson-Newman University to build new residence life complex
Carson-Newman University students will soon have a new place to call home. Construction of a new residence life complex was given the green light, following approval by the University’s Board of Trustees during their January meeting. The announcement comes as the University prepares to open a 48,000 sq ft health sciences building this fall, adding […]
Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), January Meeting
When the members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), arrived at their meeting on January 14, they were greeted with shiny, red apples on lacy, white doilies for each person. The meeting was to be a long one while the members completed the online questionnaires for […]
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library receives 525 new books from Kids Need to Read’s “Grow Your Library” Program
Kids Need to Read (KNTR) will be arriving at the Parrott-Woods Memorial Library with Grow Your Library, an inspiring library donation program led by KNTR Board Members Gary and Tina Mlodzik. Inspired by the Mlodzik’s shared love of reading, family, and public libraries, this program delivers free books and story time to local libraries and […]
An ambassador for home: Carson-Newman freshman soccer player chosen to represent home country
Soccer was not always on Felicia Frick’s radar. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZsrKmq6xO1k&feature=youtu.be In fact, she’s only been playing since she was 15. Now 19, the freshman plays midfield for Carson-Newman University women’s soccer team. Though playing the sport may be fairly new, Frick’s love for competition is not. A native of Eschen, Lichtenstein, she grew […]
MDW Chapter NSDAR showered the Isaiah 117 House with gift cards and plush blankets to comfort the children
Michelle Bonville and Amy Orr, Part-time Program Coordinators for the Isaiah 117 House in Jefferson County, shared the Isaiah 117 story at the December meeting of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Bonville reiterated the purpose of the newly-constructed home in Jefferson County, noted on the website […]
Jefferson County EMA Deputy Director Tim Wilder receives federal civilian service medal for actions in U.S. pandemic response
Jefferson County EMA Deputy Director Tim Wilder received the COVID-19 Pandemic Civilian Service Medal for exemplary service to the nation as part of the federal medical response to the pandemic. Deputy Director Wilder serves as a member of an Incident Management Team (IMT) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic […]
Carson-Newman University celebrates winter graduates
Carson-Newman University celebrated some 380 graduates during its Winter Commencement on Friday, Dec. 9. Families gathered at the Sevierville Convention Center to watch their students receive their degrees. Dr. Carolyn Bishop, president of the Consortium for Global Education (CGE), delivered the commencement address. The CGE supports 40 private accredited universities representing over 7,000 full-time faculty members. In her address to graduates Bishop spoke on […]
