WSCC Computer Students Learn From On-The-Job Training
For graduates of Walters State’s computer and information science programs, on-the-job experience often comes before actually landing a job – through the college’s internship program. “Internships provide students with a chance to see how they can apply what they learn in the classroom to a business setting. This also develops and reinforces soft skills, such […]
WSCC Celebrates Opening of Welding, Industrial Skills Training Facility in Greenville
Walters State Community College administrators joined local industry representatives Thursday (Jan. 15) to celebrate the opening of the new Walters State Workforce Training Facility for welding and industrial skills training in Greeneville. “The ribbon cutting we are celebrating today is a tribute to what can be accomplished when the public and private sectors work together […]
Tennova Healthcare Physician Recognized for Minimally Invasive Women’s Health Surgery
The American Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS) recently inducted its first general surgeon into “The 300 Club,” which recognizes physicians who demonstrate an approach to surgery that offers patients the best cosmetic results. Marcella Greene, M.D., a general surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates at Physicians Regional Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center, joins […]
Cub Scout Pack 77 Helps Feed The Hungry In Local Community
Cub Scout Pack 77 handed out Scouting for Food bags in Dandridge neighborhoods on December 6th, and picked them back up on December 13th after residents filled them with their generous donations to feed the hungry in our community. Cub Scouts that participated include Tiger Cubs Chris Banks Jr., Ian Davis, and Jack Hampton, Wolf […]
New Market Christmas Parade
The New Market Christmas Parade is always a favorite among parade-goers and this year was no different. The New Market crowd was entertained by everything from horses to 4-wheelers, rescue vehicles to wagons. The Knoxville Kerbella Shrine added to the mix with their humorous antics and driving prowess. This year’s New Market parade was last […]
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 […]
