El Sazon Receives 2014 “Best of the Best Award”
El Sazon Mexican Restaurant has received the 2014 Best of the Best award from the Best In Town Network, a Tennessee restaurant survey and marketing firm. The firms representative, Elmer Purkey (Right), presented the restaurant owner Martin Amaya (Left) with the award at the restaurants Jefferson City location. According to Purkey, “El Sazon ranked as […]
All you need is Love, But A little Marrow Couldn’t Hurt!
Mortar Board hosted a drive for the National Marrow Donor Program! The marrow donor program was hosted at Carson-Newman Maddox Student Activities Center in Jefferson City, Tennessee from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 11-13th. The pain free, fast, and easy initial donor registration only requires a few questions filled out, along with a swab […]
Piedmont Hosts Second Annual Family Literacy Night
Piedmont Elementary School hosted their second annual Family Literacy Night on Tuesday evening. The Olympic-themed event was held from 5 – 8 p.m. The first Family Literacy Night was such a big success, the school decided to make it an annual event. Students and siblings, along with family, guardians, and teachers enjoyed playing multiple games […]
Letter To The Editor – Rural Clinic
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Submitted by: Ken Avent Executive Director Jefferson Rural Clinic, Inc. This past Tuesday night, in a display of wonderfully unanimous support, the Jefferson County Commission and the Jefferson City Council voted to donate the building on Old AJ Highway to the Jefferson Rural Clinic which has occupied the facility under lease for […]
NEIL HEATHERLY APPOINTED CEO OF TENNOVA HEALTHCARE
Tennova Healthcare announced system leadership transitions today. Effective March 3, Neil Heatherly will become Chief Executive Officer of the system of six hospitals and several physician clinics based in Knoxville. Heatherly will replace Mike Garfield who has announced his resignation and is working to ensure a smooth transition of leadership. On behalf of the Board […]
Engineering the Future with girls EFG
Traffic this weekend caused a commotion at Mt. Horeb Elementary, as a group of fifty female students from the 3,4, & 5th grade, as imaginary cars, busses, pedestrians, and cyclists performed as rush hour traffic while newly appointed engineers control traffic. First-time voters instructed the highway department of residential and commercial needs to advance the […]
Russelville National Guard unit assists motorists in East Tennessee
At approximately 2 A.M. Thursday morning, Soldiers with the Tennessee National Guard’s 190th Engineering Company, out of Russellville, Tenn., began assisting the Tennessee Highway Patrol, stationed in Dandridge, Tenn., with health and welfare checks along Interstate 81 and I-40. They responded to a single vehicle accident, as well as inspected multiple abandoned vehicles to ensure […]
UT animal scientist named top BQA educator
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) has selected a University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture animal scientist as the recipient of the 2014 BQA National Educator Award. Clyde Lane, UT Extension professor emeritus, was honored at a reception and ceremony at the 2014 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville. BQA is a nationally […]
REWARD! – TWO LOST DOGS – DANDRIDGE AREA
There are two dogs: Abby – Black 9 years old Cocker. Harry is about 2 years old – black and just went to the groomers with Bow on collar. We live about +/- 1 mile outside of Dandridge on Hwy 139 going toward Sevierville. Our contact number is: 865-201-4070 or 803-237-7357.
A Heartfelt “Thank You”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sherry Dotson, Supervisor, Jefferson County Schools Transportation Department On January 28, 2014 Jefferson County was hit early around 9:00 am with an unexpected snow and ice storm. With student safety utmost in our minds, the schools were dismissed. All school bus drivers were called to come and load their students, and […]
Rocky Top Sports World Scores with 19 New Events
Rocky Top Sports World, managed by The Sports Facilities Advisory, announced today that it has contracted to host 19 tournament events for the 2014-15 season. These will encompass a variety of sports including lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, soccer and football. Rocky Top Sports World General Manager, Steve Daugherty said, “These youth and amateur sporting events will […]
Cinderella’s Closet – Oakland United Methodist Church Helps Lighten The Load of Prom
The weather outside is freezing and while most are lost in thoughts of warm fires and hot coffee, others in the community are looking forward to a warmer time- Prom Season! It is a milestone in the lives of many local teens, a night of beautiful dresses, limo rides and fancy meals shared with friends. […]
FISHING ICON BILL DANCE HONORED FOR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS
Bill Dance, a Tennessee native and national fishing icon, has been honored for his many contributions to the sport of fishing and as a long-time proponent and supporter of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and its efforts to manage and improve fishing in the state. The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission and TWRA expressed their […]
Red Cross In Need Of Volunteers for Jefferson County
The Jefferson City Public Library was the stage for a recruiting effort by the American Red Cross. Staff member Naomi Caudle and volunteer Pauline Pusey were on hand to speak to those interested in volunteering. The Red Cross collects blood, provides disaster relief, service to armed forces, CPR instruction, first aid training, swim/lifeguard training, school […]
Jefferson County Spelling Bee
P E T R O G L Y P H S… That was the word that made Sarah Buttry, an 8th grader at White Pine School, the 2014 Jefferson County Spelling Bee Champion at a competition held Monday night at New Market Elementary School. Sarah needed only 4 rounds of competition to clinch first place […]
Brazelton Lodge Hosts Pancake Breakfast for Warriors For Wyatt
A benefit pancake breakfast was held Saturday morning, January 25 at the Brazelton Lodge for Wyatt Crippen, a local 9 year old boy facing surgery for his third brain tumor. Despite the cold weather, a good crowd turned out to enjoy a fluffy pancake breakfast with all the trimmings. It was a chance for Jefferson […]
