Carson-Newman awards seniors with University’s highest student honor
Carson-Newman University presented its Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards to seniors Jared Belcher and Rachel Gillespie during the institution’s annual Honors Convocation on April 10. The awards are the highest honors presented to Carson-Newman students. The awards are granted at 61 colleges and universities to graduating seniors, one female and one male, who “excel in high […]
Patriot Academy Gets International Flair
Jefferson County High School Patriot Academy played host to two dozen international students last week. University of Tennessee’s Center for Sport, Peace and Society was the organizer of the visit to the school. The Center is a part of University of Tennessee’s Department of Education, Health and Human Sciences and is dedicated to the belief […]
Trading Places: President-Student Swap Day
Carson-Newman University President Randall O’Brien stands with senior Analyn Borthick in the president’s office. The two took part in an April 3 “Trading Places: President-Student Swap Day.” To begin the event, O’Brien presented Borthick with his regalia robe and presidential medallion. In return, Borthick presented O’Brien with a back pack to take to class. Borthick […]
3 Rivers Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation Presents Check to Jefferson 4-H Shooters
The Jefferson 4_H Shooters received a donation last week from The National Wild Turkey Federation of $250. The funds were presented to the local team to help cover cost of running the program headed by Wayne Rich. “The money will really help cover the costs involved including ammo and equipment”. said Rich. ” The 3 […]
FFA Annual Tractor Pull & Truck Show 2014
The Jefferson County High School Future Farmers of America held their annual Tractor and Truck Pull on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Tractors and trucks of all ages and sizes were the order of the day, as the fairground benches filled to watch the machines do a little heavy lifting. A little mud from the downpour […]
Jefferson County Business & Home EXPO 2014
The 2014 Jefferson County Business Expo and Home Show will be open on Sunday, April 6th for a last chance opportunity to check out the annual event. Located in the Community and Event Center of the Field of Dreams in Dandridge, the show hosts vendors with vastly differing offerings. Food, financial information, home improvement and […]
Republican Women Hosting Breakfast & Candidate Forum, April 12, 2014
The Jefferson County Republican Women and the Republican Women of the Future are set to host a ‘Breakfast & Candidate Forum’ on April 12th for voters to meet and hear from the Republican candidates in the upcoming 2014 primary and election races. The event will be held at the Jefferson County Rescue Squad Building located […]
Talbott Elementary On Cutting Edge Of Safety
Talbott Elementary School is on the cutting edge of pro-active school safety measures. They recently became the first school in the State of Tennessee to employ Safe Ceiver receiver radios as part of their Emergency Preparedness Plan. Deputy Todd White, who joined Talbott Elementary School as their School Resource Officer in January of 2014, began […]
Dandridge Lion’s Club Celebrates 75th Charter Anniversary
The Dandridge Lion’s Club recently celebrated the 75th Anniversary of its Charter, which was delivered on March 30, 1939. Chartered with 24 members, none of the original members are still living. Though the original Charter Night was held in the Maury High School, the majority of meetings during the first several years were held at […]
Standing Room Only at DES PTO Spring Fling
The Dandridge Elementary School PTO held their annual Spring Fling on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the school. Though the majority of the scheduled events took place inside, due to rainy weather, it didn’t dampen the crowd. Families, students, teachers and volunteers packed the event, making it a standing room only success for the PTO. […]
Another Successful Year For DARE Program
Thursday March 27, 2014 Rush Strong School hosted D.A.R.E Graduation 2014. Dr. Tracy Sands, Rush Strong’s Principal, welcomed the large crowd of students, parents, family, law enforcement and government officials who came to show their support for Rush Strong’s D.A.R.E. The stage was full with Special Guest such as Director of Schools Dr. Edmonds, Sheriff […]
Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR Meets for Annual Business Luncheon
Sixteen members of the Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR met for their Annual Business Luncheon on March 27, 2014, at the Shepard Inn in Dandridge, Tennessee. The tour of the majestic 195 year old Shepard Inn which still boasts of its charm, prosperity, and warmth as it has since its humble beginnings as the Inman House […]
Helen Babcock This Year’s People’s Choice Winner in FCE Quilt Show
First Baptist Church in Dandridge hosted the FCE Quilt show on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Quilters from Jefferson County and Family and Community Education clubs from surrounding counties brought their beautiful creations to share with the public. The quilts were judged, with winners in many different categories, as well as a People’s Choice winner chosen […]
Martha Dandridge Garden Club
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club met on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Senior Center in Dandridge. The meeting began with the treasures report and update on the sprinkler system that is being installed in the Historic Graveyard in Downtown Dandridge. The garden club has planted and maintained the flowers for the Town and has […]
Lay’s First Grade Participates In Chick-Fil-A Writing Contest
Mrs. Lay’s first grade students at Jefferson Elementary School were recent participants in a writing contest sponsored by the Chick-Fil-A food chain. The theme was “What could their school do with more money?” After careful consideration and diligence, the students drafted out their answers and submitted them as a class. Each were rewarded with a […]
Dunbar Awarded Charles Edward Baskette Memorial Award For Courage and Determination
Daniel Dunbar recently graduated in the Ninety-First Class of Basic Police Academy at Walter’s State Community College Morristown, March 21,2014. Dunbar is now employed by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. Daniel is the son of Kathy and Larry Sanford and the late Danny R. Dunbar.
