Historic Dandridge Hosts Annual Christmas Parade
The streets in the Town of Dandridge were filled with Christmas cheer on Saturday, December 20, 2014, as the annual Christmas Parade came to Town. Revelers began lining the streets early for the 1:30 start at Maury Middle School. The Parade route took the lengthy march through the Historic Town Square, ending at Town Hall. […]
Dandridge Elementary School Rings in the Holidays
The Dandridge Elementary School Band and Chorus entertained the student body and guests on Thursday morning with a Christmas Concert. Tunes of the season were the order of the day, as the band kicked off the concert with several traditional and non traditional numbers. They were followed by the chorus, who kept up the Christmas […]
Jefferson City Christmas Parade
The annual Jefferson City Christmas Parade came to the city on Saturday afternoon amid a bevy of folks gathered to welcome Christmas to Mossy Creek. Marchers and floats, fire trucks and the bedazzled greeted the crowd that waited patiently along the parade route to wave to their friends and neighbors. Excited children gathered candy, as […]
Elfis and the Sleigh Riders Back Again
Youth Builders of Dandridge hosted their 3rd Annual Christmas Production, Elfis and the Sleigh Riders, on Thursday December, 11, 2014 in the Dandridge Elementary Cafeteria. The play was preformed by a group of students from the fourth and fifth grades at Piedmont Elementary, Dandridge Elementary, and Mount Horeb Elementary Schools and provides a great opportunity […]
Bush Brothers Chairman Speaks To Carson-Newman University Graduates
Carson-Newman University held its Winter Commencement Undergraduate Ceremony on Friday morning, Dec. 12. During the service, the University graduated some 60 students before family and friends in Holt Fieldhouse. James Ethier, chairman of the board for Bush Brothers & Company, delivered the commencement address. Ethier said his family’s enterprise is rooted in integrity, responsibility, trust […]
Science Fair Winners Announced
Jefferson County students recently participated in the County wide Science Fair. The event was hosted by Dandridge Elementary School and school level winners were on hand to present their projects. Student participants presented their projects at their independent elementary schools for judging. Top winners were invited to the County wide Science Fair, where their projects […]
Former Jefferson County Educators Gather For Breakfast
Jefferson County Retired Teachers held their final meeting of the year on Saturday morning, December 6, 2014. The group of former Jefferson County educators gathered for breakfast at Carson-Newman University Stokely Memorial Cafeteria, enjoying food, fellowship and an informational program. This was a special meeting because both retired and active Jefferson County educators were invited […]
Carson Newman ROTC Cadets present Flag Program to Lincoln Elementary 4th & 5th Graders
The Carson Newman ROTC Cadets under the supervision of Col. Gregg Stephens presented a Flag Etiquette Program to 150 students in the 4th and 5th Grades at Lincoln Elementary School on November 21, 2014. The program was initiated by Samuel Doak Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Flag Committee Chairman Barbara Baker and […]
Jingle Bells In White Pine
The usually quiet town of White Pine, TN came to life this Saturday evening, December 6th at 5:00, as citizens, neighbors, families and friends gathered on the side of the streets to watch the White Pine Christmas Parade. The parade is routed from the White Pine Elementary School and goes through the downtown area. Sidewalks […]
Star Studded Night At Thomas Tavern In Dandridge
Bill Landry, of The Heartland Series, was at Thomas Tavern Gifts & Smoke Shop in Dandridge on Thursday evening for a book signing. This is not the first time that the local shop has hosted Landry and he enjoys a strong following in the region. He was on hand to sign copies of his books, […]
Santa Makes Appearance In Dandridge
Santa came to Jefferson County a little early this year and this time around he was taking lists instead of checking them. The Main Street Coffee and Sweet Shoppe played host to Santa and a host of children ready to sit on his lap and go over their Christmas lists. Madison Photography provided the keepsake […]
Hard Hats & High Heels
The Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity hosted Hard Hats and High Heels on Thursday evening. Founded in 1987, the Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity is a Christian based, non profit organization that is focused on assisting qualified families with purchasing affordable housing. Thursday’s event was just one of the fundraising opportunities, as well as community […]
Christmas in Dandridge Calendar of Events offers Variety of Activities this Season
Dandridge invites everyone to join in the fun and festivities for their Annual Christmas in Dandridge Events. The season officially kicked off at the Tree Lighting on November 20th. Small Business Saturday and Open Houses at the downtown shops brought comfort and joy to the shopping experience for gift seekers. “We encourage everyone to shop […]
Dandridge Community Trust hosts Christmas Concert featuring Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Dandridge Community Trust is excited to bring the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra to Dandridge for a Sold-Out Christmas Concert on Friday, December 5th. The concert will be held at First Baptist Church of Dandridge starting at 7 p.m. The church will open at 6 p.m. with concert doors opening at 6:30 p.m. In addition to […]
Braxton Lamb Wins American Bantam Association Junior Show Championship
Braxton Lamb, 7 yrs old of White Pine, won the American Bantam Association Junior Show Champion at the Ohio National poultry show in Columbus, Ohio on November 8th, 2014. There were 9600 total birds and around 1700 junior entries in this competition. Braxton was born with a heart defect and has had several surgeries to […]
Dandridge Ministerial Association Hosts Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
The Historic Town Square in Dandridge was ablaze with festive spirit on Thursday evening, as the Dandridge Ministerial Association hosted their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Dandridge Elementary School students lent their voices to some traditional seasonal favorites and the crowd joined in, as well. Biblical passages outlining the Christmas story were read, followed by […]
