Carson-Newman University Library Installs More than 50 New Computers
Carson-Newman University is making major technological updates in Stephens-Burnett Memorial Library just in time for students to arrive for the fall semester. Information Technology Services (ITS) is replacing nearly 40 PCs on the main and second floors with new ones. The department is also making room to accommodate more students with seven additional PCs and […]
FSG Vice President Receives Commercial Lending Certification
Debbie Stepp, a vice president and commercial banking officer with FSG Bank, recently graduated from The Southeastern School of Commercial Lending. She completed the intensive, one-week program concentrated on all aspects of commercial lending at the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Over the course of the week, she took […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers Have Another Successful Run
Mossy Creek Cruzers held their fifth annual car show on Saturday, June 11, 2015 at Jefferson Middle School. Dozens of antique beauties filled the parking lot in front of the school and antique car affectionados strolled the rows checking out their favorite vehicles. An active car club, the Mossy Creek Cruzers also have several philanthropies […]
First Peoples Bank Gets Their Country On
First Peoples Bank’s 25th Annual Birthday Bash was held May 19th, 2015 at Carson Newman University. Those in attendance (around 375) enjoyed a buffet of barbeque with all the “fixins” and a tribute to the iconic TV Variety show “Hee Haw,” presented by a cast of famous and not so famous entertainers. The evening was […]
Jefferson County Celebrated 4th of July With a Bang!
Jefferson County made a two day celebration of Independence Day, kicking off the festivities by Shakin’ the Lake in Dandridge. The annual event drew a crowd on both sides of Douglas Lake, as the Point Marina hosted the firework display on Friday evening. Saturday, the holiday proper, saw parades on both land and water, with […]
Volunteer Spirits Has Ribbon Cutting
Volunteer Spirits held their ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 2, 2015. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted the event. The Wiggins Family, who are proprietors of the new business, were joined by Jefferson City Mayor Mark Potts and other local dignitaries for the ceremony. Shelia Wiggins offered the welcome and thank you as a […]
Happy Independence Day from the Jefferson County Post!
Saturday is July 4th, or as the holiday is officially known, Independence Day! Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which established the nation as sovereign from British rule and taxation. Despite being put into action on the 4th, the Thirteen Colonies legally separated from Britain on July […]
Country Legend John Conlee to Perform in Newport, TN
Country legend John Conlee (Mr. Rose Colored Glasses), a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville will be performing on Saturday, July 25 at Cocke County High School, Newport, TN. During John Conlee’s 35 year career in Country Music, he has brought to audiences such classic songs as: “Rose Colored Glasses” (John’s signature […]
40th Annual Chestnut Hill Charity Horse Show
It is that time of year, when a bounty of beautiful horses and accomplished riders make their way to Chestnut Hill Ballfield for the 40th year of competition. The Chestnut Hill Fire Department hosted their annual Horse Show on Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, 2015. A two day event, the competition brings out […]
Ribbon Cutting for Mossy Creek Wines & Spirits
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Mossy Creek Wines & Spirits on Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2015. The event ushered in a new era in Jefferson County, as Mossy Creek Wines & Spirits has the distinction of being the first retail package store to have an official ribbon cutting since […]
New Market Hosts Summerfest 2015
The New Market Volunteer Fire Dept. hosted their annual Summerfest last weekend. A two day event, Summerfest is a major fund raiser for the active department. Even high winds and rain did not dampen the enthusiasm that surrounds a special announcement of an additional sub station that has been highly anticipated. The festival kicked off […]
Happy Father’s Day from the Jefferson County Post!
Sunday, June 21, 2015, is host to one of the most celebrated holidays in contemporary history: Father’s Day, a celebration of love and appreciation for the impact that fathers have on individuals and culture around the world. While Father’s Day and Mother’s Day are celebrated with very similar vigor, the histories of the two differ […]
Jefferson City Christian Church’s Mission at Home
Habitat for Humanity got a helping hand this week from the Jefferson City Christian Church. Luke Emmert – the church’s youth pastor, Tara Patel – the Habitat Volunteer Coordinator, Jeff Hayes – the Habitat Construction Manager, and a group of ten students helped restore a home in Rushstrong Thursday, accomplishing a substantial amount of work […]
Shooters Bring Home Awards
The Jefferson County 4H Shooters successfully competed in the Regional Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, scoring two Regional 1st place rankings, a 2nd place Regional finish, and a 3rd place ranking across the four divisions of shooters. The results are as follows: Varsity: 3rd in Region Derek Masoner, Issac Hodges, […]
Boys And Girls Club Students of the Month: May 2015
K-2nd: Dante Gates My favorite thing about my Club is: going outside and playing. My favorite area at the Club is: the games room. My Boys & Girls Club helps me by: giving awesome snacks and meals after school. 3rd-5th: Toni Cason My favorite thing about my Club is: the great staff. My favorite area at […]
Ribbon Cutting for New Jefferson City Business
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Skillworks, LLC. A new business located in Jefferson City, Skillworks is owned by local entrepreneur Matthew Evon. Skillworks provides skilled labor on a per-need basis to satisfy other businesses’ needs. Local dignitaries were on hand to help welcome the new enterprise to the […]
