“Cops With Kids” Making Spirits Bright for some Jefferson County Children
Law enforcement from all around the Jefferson County area responded to needy children with “Cops With Kids” to help children receive gifts for Christmas this year. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 61 of Jefferson County held its annual “Cops With Kids” December 23rd at Walmart in Jefferson City. Officers from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, […]
Maury Middle School Celebrates Christmas with the Arts
The Maury Middle School Hornets spent Thursday evening hosting their first Christmas with the Arts. Students and their families packed the school to enjoy the artistic talents of Maury students in all areas of creative expression. Beyond the traditional gallery viewing, which showcased the depth of talented students, there was also performance art in the […]
Children’s Book Author Hank Niceley Signing at Jefferson City Library
The Jefferson City Library hosted a book signing Friday, December 20, 2013 with special guest and Author Hank Niceley. The event was well attended with children and parents from the area who were delighted with Christmas Carols sung by Niceley and readings from wife Reba Niceley. The newest book by Nicelely, “The Butterfly and the […]
Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Bless Sevier County Food Ministries
The Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau recently held a friendly inter-office competition food drive for Sevier County Food Ministries. The HR and Visitors Services Departments gathered the largest amount of canned goods and are featured in the attached picture along with Jim Davis, SCFM Director.
Busy Night For Girl Scout Troop #20685
The Girl Scouts of Troop #20685 were busy Tuesday, December 17, 2013 as they completed some of their service project just in time for the holidays. The Troop started out by making Christmas Cards for soldiers over seas, then met at the Jefferson City Health and Rehab for a night of caroling Christmas Carols for […]
Students benefit from Carson-Newman University and BSH partnership
From Dr. Kitty Coffey’s standpoint, Carson-Newman University’s Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Department is one of the luckiest in the country. “I brag to colleges in FCS that we are probably the only program in the country that when we have an appliance malfunction we don’t call a simple technician, we call an engineer,” said […]
White Pine School Spelling Bee Winners Announced
Congratulations to White Pine School’s Spelling Bee Winners from the December 12, 2013 competition.
Holiday Dessert Contest and Recipe Swap Held at Jefferson City Library
Jefferson City Public Library held its first Holiday dessert and recipe swap Friday December 13. Everyone was invited to bring in a dessert and copies of their recipe. Even if you couldn’t cook you were still invited to come out and sample the desserts that were brought in. Patrons judged their favorite dessert by looks […]
New Market Annual Christmas Parade
A chilly day set the stage for the annual New Market Christmas Parade. Locals and a few travelers lined the street hoping to catch the arrival of Santa. Participants came early to join in the parade line, which was quite long. First Responders, decorated floats, riders on horseback, tractors and even some festive golf carts […]
Seal Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Commission
David Seal announces his candidacy for Jefferson County Commission, District 9. Seal is a teacher at Jefferson County High School, farm owner in the Chestnut Grove Community, and free-lance artist with numerous works in collections across the region. He has 25 years of experience as a Career and Technical Education teacher at Jefferson County High […]
Knoxville Area Corvair Club Makes Donation to Dandridge Ministerial Association
The Dandridge Ministerial Association received an early Christmas gift Saturday when the Knoxville Area Corvair Club made a donation in the form of a check for $405 along with several hundred dollars worth of food items purchased by the club members. The club delivered their goods in several Chevrolet Corvairs sporting the iconic “trunk in […]
Jefferson City Christmas Parade
Crowds were delighted Saturday, December 14, 2013 as the Jefferson City Christmas Parade made it’s grand procession through the streets of downtown. Day long rainy weather broke just in time for the parade to march forward. Jefferson City Police Chief Ken Davis lead the parade and Carson-Newman University Coach Ken Sparks took the helm as […]
GOP Ladies Hold Annual Christmas Gathering
The Jefferson County Republican Women’s groups held their annual Christmas open house on December 8th at the home of Paula Rugel-Gibson, Chair of the Jefferson County Republican Party, in Jefferson City. Attendees enjoyed an evening of light hors d’oeuvres, fellowship and, of course, a little politicking. Several of local office holders and candidates qualifying for the […]
Carson-Newman Graduates over 100 during Winter Commencement
While Dr. James Baumgardner wished only the best for those participating in Carson-Newman University’s Winter Undergraduate Commencement on Dec. 13, he challenged graduates to question what makes a good life. The Carson-Newman professor of history has taught at the University for 50 years, meaning much of what makes his syllabus, he experienced firsthand. He has […]
New Market Elementary School PTO Receives Matching Funds from Modern Woodmen of America
Modern Woodmen recently presented a check to the New Market Elementary School PTO for a donation of $1,500.00 MWA actually helped them with two projects. The first project was a “Good Neighbors Project” where Modern Woodmen helped buy portable playground equipment: two soccer goals, basketball goal, badminton set, volleyball, etc. The second, was a “Matching […]
First Peoples Bank of Tennessee Announces Promotion of Vice President
First Peoples Bank of Tennessee has announced the promotion of Vice President, John C. McClellan, III, to Business Development Officer. In this position, he will be responsible for overseeing the continued growth and future development of business in the communities that First Peoples Bank proudly serves. McClellan has lived and worked in the Lakeway Area […]
