KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS
The 2014 Mountain Music Kids Fishing tournament held at Douglas Dam TVA launch ramp was an over whelming success. The tournament has been held for 24 years for kids and is one of the largest kid’s fishing tournaments in the country, conducted solely by contributions and donations from business’s and individuals. All the money raised […]
How Sweet It Is!
Dandridge has something new and sweet in the historic town square. The Main Street Coffee and Sweet Shoppe hosted a soft opening on Friday, August 1, 2014, and locals stopped by to pick up a tasty treat or two. Cupcakes, hand dipped strawberries and a variety of goodies filled the shelves at the pastry shop, […]
Dandridge Elementary Receives $1000 Donation From TVA Employees For Environmental Awareness and Conservation Efforts
On Tuesday, July 29, 2014, Dandridge Elementary School received a donation from TVA employees to the tune of $1000. The donations were raised to show the employees’ appreciation towards Dandridge Elementary’s various pushes into environmental awareness and conservation, such as the school’s recent organic garden project. Principal Tommy Arnold was on hand Tuesday to receive […]
Group helps provide vision for Carson-Newman’s Appalachian Center project
Carson-Newman University’s Appalachian Center has a new lease on life thanks to the University’s Women of Vision (WOV). During the group’s “Back to the Creek Week” earlier this month, work began to renovate the Center. Carson-Newman alumna Susan Fendley, who is project coordinator for WOV, said that the project is only one of four that […]
Veteran of Three Wars Now Starting Second Career at Walters State
Allen Yokley, who saw action in three wars, has a simple message for fellow veterans who are thinking about using educational benefits: start early and don’t let your benefits expire. Yokley is a pre-radiography major at Walters State Community College. “I realized my eligibility for benefits wouldn’t last forever. If I wanted to use them, […]
Hands On At Martha Dandridge Garden Club
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club met on Thursday, July 24, 2014 and welcomed a special speaker and feathered guests. Steve McGaffin, of the Knoxville Zoo, brought some native birds to visit the Garden Club. In addition to the presentation, the ladies gained knowledge on the composition of gardens that attract and nurture native birds. Planting […]
Senior Patriots Cookout At Hopewell Presbyterian Church
The Jefferson County Patriots Football Team Seniors met for their annual leadership meal on Friday evening. A group of several dozen young men gathered at Hopewell Presbyterian Church for a cookout and kick off of the 2014 Football Season. The JCHS Sideline Club served as chefs for the evening, serving up the fare for the […]
Martha Dandridge Garden Club Easy Project To Decorate Home And Garden
On June 26, the Martha Dandridge Garden Club met at the Dandridge Senior Center for an interesting and lively presentation by four members of easy projects to decorate home and garden. Betty Jo Lavelle, Sally Sebert, Kathy Marshall, and Anna Lee Brown demonstrated table decorations, a bottle tree, a leaf-based bird bath, a decorated cabinet […]
Fire Camp With Gusto, Firefighter Style
The Jefferson City Fire Department hosted a Kid’s Fire Camp to show the responsibilities and skills of Firefighter to potential First Responders. For three days, from July 16-18, campers were challenged both physically and mentally to hone their interest in fire safety. Structured like a real fire academy, it provided campers from ages 8-13 with […]
Dandridge Ministerial Association & DCT Team Up With ‘Loaves & Fishfest’
It was a rainy Saturday afternoon in the historic town square in Dandridge for the Loaves & Fishfest. The event was in conjunction with the Dandridge Ministerial Association and was a fundraiser for the food pantry. Local restaurants, vendors and businesses braved the rain and donated a portion of their profits to the local charity. […]
Jefferson City Library Has Lots For Young Minds This Summer
While school may still be out for the summer, the learning hasn’t stopped at the Jefferson City Public Library. They have hosted a bevy of great events to stimulate young minds during the extended break. From Mr. Bond and the Science Guys to the Ijams Urban Wildlife Program, days at the Jefferson City Library have […]
Pop Seals and The Open Range Band Plays Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series
A large crowd was on hand Saturday night, July 12, 2014 to enjoy some great music in Dumplin Valley. As Dumplin Valley Concert Series winds down, with the final show on Friday, August 23, everyone was in the mood for some great country music with a little southern rock on the side. Rick Sharp with […]
All Saint’s Episcopal School Hosts ‘God’s Bounty’ Project
On a hot Monday morning, members of All Saints’ Episcopal Church joined teachers and parents of All Saints’ Episcopal School in God’s Bounty Garden and Outdoor Classroom. The project: building raised planting beds for classroom use during the upcoming 14-15 School Year. Scheduled to work over the course of three days, organizers and volunteers alike […]
FFA & Boy’s and Girl’s Club Host Petting Zoo For Area Youth
The Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley have been very busy this summer, with dual locations in Jefferson County. Club members can be found in White Pine and at the former Ruritan Park enjoying activities and interacting with the energetic staff. The Club offers a safe, comfortable environment for club members and there are […]
… And The Lake Shook!
On July 3rd the waters of Douglas Lake were certainly rocking as Shakin’ the Lake 2014 came to Dandridge. It was an up and down year for the annual event, having trouble finding financial footing when funding contributions from the Town fell short of their requested contribution, resulting in the initial cancellation of the highly […]
Parades Across The County For The 4th
Jefferson County came out to celebrate July 4th, as both White Pine and Jefferson City hosted Parades. The community events offered the opportunity for residents of all ages to enjoy the festive atmosphere surrounding Independence Day. Red, White and Blue were the colors of the day, as the local parade lines marched down the city […]
