Jefferson County Democratic Party Holds Truman Day Dinner
The Jefferson County Democratic Party held its annual Truman Day Dinner on Saturday, May 3, at Carson-Newman University’s Stokely Memorial Dining hall. Party Chair, Linda Lawson, welcomed all those in attendance and Dr. Michael Fink followed with a thoughtful and inspiring invocation. During dinner, guests enjoyed lovely dinner music provided by Ms. Belen Hernandez, violinist. […]
Local 4-H’ers Selected for Academic Conference
Five 4-H’ers from Jefferson County will receive intensive training in their project area(s) at the University of Tennessee. Alexa Fanti, Kayleigh Fanti, Sammie Porter, and Hannah Sealock from Dandridge and Beau Larrance from New Market are delegates to the State Junior High 4-H Academic Conference in Knoxville, June 10-13. They will be among 160 youth […]
Jefferson County Hiking Club Hikes Smokies’ Whiteoak Sink
The Jefferson County Hiking Club enjoyed a 5.6 mile hike to Whiteoak Sink in the Smokies on May 13. We saw a beautiful waterfall that disappeared into the ground and a bat cave entrance nearby. Joining in the fun were Archie and Lynn Archambault, Donna Bender, Sylvia Blanc, John and Ann Blomquist, Mark Bockenstette, Frank […]
Dandridge Garden Club Stops to Smell the Roses
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club took a field trip to Rosewood Gardens of Sevierville on May 22 and admired the themed gardens of owners Kay and Ed Chapman. Kay gave a detailed tour of the plants and gardens and everyone enjoyed seeing the results of dedicated gardening. After the tour, the club enjoyed a sack […]
Dandridge Farmer’s Market Opens For Summer
The Historic Town Square in Dandridge was hopping on Saturday, as the annual Farmer’s Market made its seasonal debut. Though still a little early for many of the tasty fruits and vegetables that the farm fresh market is noted for, there were plenty of flowers, plants and other wares to draw in shoppers. Locals have […]
Pellissippi State Community College Math Competition
On Friday, May 9th, Jefferson County sent 60 middle school math students to the annual Pellissippi State Community College Math Competition. Students that attend take a rigorous, 40- problem math test to compete for prizes ranging from $10 to $500 in each grade category. The competition, activities, prizes, and lunch are free with the generous […]
White Pine Celebrates Golden Achievement with Congressman Phil Roe, M.D.
White Pine School honored students with a Golden Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Director of Jefferson County Schools, Dr. Charles Edmonds, and White Pine School Principal Walker were on hand to congratulate students on their academic achievement in the 2013-2014 school year. Keynote Speaker for the event was U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. […]
Dandridge Farmers Market Grand Opening for the 2014 Growing Season is May 24
This year the Dandridge Farmers Market will open on Saturday May 24. The market is open rain or shine and is located at the corner parking lot at Gay and Meeting Streets (downtown stoplight intersection), one block north of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Market hours are 9 A.M. to Noon. The May 24 Farmers Market […]
Inky Johnson Speaks For Maury Middle Athletics
Former University of Tennessee football standout, Inquoris “Inky” Johnson, now an inspirational speaker, spoke to benefit Maury Middle School Athletics on Friday night at First Baptist Church in Dandridge. Inky Johnson has not always been an “inspirational” speaker, but his life story is so inspiring to so many others that it is hard to call […]
Todd Collins Classic To Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley
The Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley held its annual Todd Collins Golf Classic at Lost Creek Golf Club on May 1, 2014. The Classic is a one of the Boys and Girls Club’s biggest fund raiser, and golfers from around the area helped raise over $20000.00. Local area dentists Warren Stinson and Dale […]
WSCC To Offer Clean Energy Technology in College Express Format
Walters State’s unique Clean Energy Technology Program will be offered this fall under the popular College Express format. With College Express, the associate’s of applied science degree can be completed in two years attending classes only one or two nights a year. “This format is ideal for adults already working in manufacturing, facilities management, contracting […]
Drinnon Begins Internship at Emeril’s of New Orleans
Ridge Drinnon, a May 10th, 2014 graduate of the Culinary Arts Program at Walter’s State’s Sevierville campus, is set to begin a promising culinary career with flair and a little name dropping. He will soon begin an internship in New Orleans with Emeril Lagasse, at his flagship restaurant Emeril’s of New Orleans. “I’m ready for […]
Congratulations! Class of 2014
The Jefferson County High School Class of 2014 came together for one final time as a class on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Graduation for the Class of 2014 was a morning affair, hosted in the Expo Center. Seniors filed into the facility, as family and friends watched the procession. The Class of 2014 witnessed many […]
JCHS Senior Honor’s Day
The Jefferson County High School Class of 2014 Honor’s Day was held recently at Carson Newman Univeristy. Fiona Scruggs, Patriot Events Council Representative, gave the Welcome and Jefferson County High School Principal Dr. Scott Walker gave the Opening Address. Bob Jenkins was award the 2014 Community Patriot Award for his longstanding contributions to Jefferson County […]
Salvation Bell Rings in Downtown Dandridge
The Tennessee Baptist Convention hosted a prayer service at the Jefferson County Courthouse on May 8, 2014. The “Ringing of the Salvation Bell” was a lunchtime event to afford elected officials and employees the opportunity to participate in the service. A prayer bell arrived via truck for the event. It was harvested from one of […]
Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series Starts The Summer
The 2014 Farm Concert Series presented by the Jefferson County Post kicked off their opening event on Saturday evening. A little rain could not dampen the excitement of the opening show for this year’s premier musical entertainment event. The annual concert series showcases some of the best talent in the region and does it all […]
