Jefferson County School District embarks on a new path to memorialize fallen heroes
The Jefferson County School District is partnering with the Grateful Nation Project to connect students to those who gave all to preserve our freedom. The Project will provide a package of hero cards to middle and high school libraries. Each Hero Card displays a fallen service member’s image along with a brief summary of their […]
Discover Your Child’s New Favorite Sport at Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program’s Recruiting Day
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Scholastic Clay Target Program invites Tennessee’s youth to an educational day of shotgun sports on November 4 and 11. The statewide Recruiting Day provides an opportunity for children, ranging from nine years old through 12th grade, to learn and engage in shotgun sports for free. “Trying a new sport can be intimidating […]
Carson-Newman ROTC Army Cadets Travel To Washington, D.C. To Compete In 39th Annual Army Ten-Mile Race
Eight Carson-Newman ROTC Army cadets recently travelled to Washington, D.C. to compete in the 39th Annual Army Ten-Mile Race. Attracting over 28,000 runners and 900 teams from around the world, the Army Ten-Miler exemplifies the spirit of a nation. Participants included military, civilians, wheelchair athletes and wounded warrior athletes. Pictured left to right are: Devon […]
Child Soldiers of the Revolutionary War
Take a moment and think back to what you were doing at the age of 7 or 10. Were you playing fetch with your dog, batting baseballs with friends, working in your family garden, harvesting crops on your family farm, or riding your bicycle in a state of glorious innocent youth? Well, at the tender […]
University’s Annual Operation Inasmuch Day
Carson-Newman University’s Shane Michael stocks shelves at Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies (AMOS). Michael was one of more than 300 members of the Carson-Newman community who took part in the University’s annual Operation Inasmuch day of service on Sept. 27. Teams banded together on service projects across the region including, Jefferson, Knox, Hamblen and Grainger […]
Carson-Newman Eagle Archers make statement in first competition, notch two Top 10 finishes
Carson-Newman’s Eagle Archers came out strong in their inaugural tournament competition on Sept. 21-22. The 2023 USA Archery South-East Collegiate Regional 3D Championships in Whitley County, Kentucky, hosted an Eagles squad that was ready to make a statement, with C-N’s Joseph Hickerson winning the first podium finish for the new program. “I am so proud of […]
Princeton Review: Carson-Newman one of the “Best in the South”
Carson-Newman University is “academically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search,” according to The Princeton Review in its recent college listings. The organization cited the University in its “2024 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” Placing Carson-Newman in its “South” category, The Princeton Review listing is uniquely based on data compiled from current students. […]
Sorting Out the Textbook Tangle – Letters To The Editor
Sorting Out the Textbook Tangle: submitted by Annette Loy I am writing about the recent debate over the appropriateness of the content of new mathematics textbooks in Jefferson County Schools. Citizens from the Empower Jefferson group (VITAL POLICY – Empowered Jefferson Organized to Advance Conservative Public Policy in Jefferson County, Tennessee, Nov. 21, 2022) appeared […]
Two Influential Patriots Living on the Western Frontier When Jefferson County was Formed
A presentation titled “Two Influential Patriots Living on the Western Frontier When Jefferson County was Formed – Alexander Outlaw and George Doherty” given by Jefferson County Historian Bob Jarnagin piqued the interest of members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), at the organization’s June meeting. Janagin […]
Chappell Certified As Senior Home Safety Specialist
Chappell Certified As Senior Home Safety Specialist Jay Linx, Mobility Plus – Morristown, TN : “Congratulations to our General Manager, Megan Chappell, for becoming certified as a Senior Home Safety Specialist! She is now able to provide free in-home consultations to ensure your home is safe and fully accessible.”
Carson-Newman celebrates opening of Drama and Ted Russell Center, home to university’s School of Health Sciences
Carson-Newman University officially opened the doors to its first new academic building in over a decade this morning. Hundreds gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Drama and Ted Russell Center, home to the University’s School of Health Sciences. Along with a ribbon cutting, guests took part in self-guided tours of the facility. “What […]
National honor society elects Carson-Newman professor to board
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society announced that Carson-Newman University’s Dr. Kip Wheeler was re-elected to its board of directors. Wheeler, who serves as associate professor of English and sponsor of C-N’s Alpha Chi chapter, was one of four faculty in the country to be named and will serve a second four-year term as an […]
Martha Dandridge Garden Club Spread Beauty & History In Downtown Dandridge
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club (MDGC) met on June15, at 9:00 am in the Revolutionary War Graveyard in Dandridge’s Historic Town Square. MDGC members spread fresh mulch in the flower gardens and rock gravel along the fence line in preparation for Dandridge’s June Jubilee on Saturday June 17. After the work was done, Jefferson County […]
Carson-Newman Delta Psi chapter induction honors first-generation students
Carson-Newman University celebrated first-generation college students during its second annual Tri-Alpha national honor society induction. The Delta Psi chapter inducted 16 students along with eight faculty and staff members.First-generation students are students whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year college or university degree. At Carson-Newman, 45% of students are first-generation. Carson-Newman President Charles A. Fowler […]
Martha Dandridge Garden Club (MDGC) Tour Baxter Gardens
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club (MDGC) met at the Baxter Gardens in Fountain City, North Knoxville. Baxter Gardens is a private residence which opens its beautiful gardens to the public during the month of April as part of the Dogwood Arts Festival. Although the weather was cool and cloudy, garden club members enjoyed following the […]
AEC COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR EMILY WALLS AND DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST ROB BEVERLY SHINE WITH FIVE NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS
Emily Walls, Appalachian Electric Cooperative’s Director of Communications, and Rob Beverly, Digital Media Specialist, have achieved an extraordinary feat by capturing five prestigious national Spotlight on Excellence Awards from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The ceremony, held in Jacksonville, Florida, recognized their exceptional talent, dedication and innovative contributions in the field of communications […]
