Drama headlines Carson-Newman’s spring theatre lineup
Carson-Newman University’s theatre program recently announced its production lineup for this spring. “The spring is going to be a season of award-winning productions,” said Kyle Biery, Carson-Newman’s theatre program coordinator and assistant professor of theatre. “I am really excited about the quality of writing we have.” Productions such as February’s “Doubt, A Parable” by John […]
UT Bull Test Center names top gaining bulls Bulls will be sold at auction on January 23, 2014
While many of us are trying to lose weight after the start of the new year, specialists at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture are recognizing bulls that can gain weight…a lot of it. As UTIA’s annual Senior Bull Test Sale at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center approaches, researchers announced the top-gaining […]
Warriors For Wyatt
While most parents have been working to keep their children occupied during the recent frigid weather, Wyatt Crippen’s parents have been shouldering a much larger burden. Wyatt, is a student at Mount Horeb Elementary School and he has many friends. In most ways, Wyatt is a typical little boy. He loves his dogs, plays mindcraft […]
Singer Songwriter Kirk Fleta Entertains at Dandridge Pizza and More
Patrons of Dandridge Pizza and More had a special treat on Friday evening, as Kirk Fleta played to a packed room. Fleta, who hails from Gatlinburg and is well known on the regional music circuit, offered up some great music for folks coming out to enjoy the First Friday festivities. His laid back style, strong […]
Girl Scouts Ready for Cookie Season
It’s that time of the year where girls of many different troops rally together to kick off the Girl Scout Cookie sale. The cookie sale was launched with a rally Saturday, January 4, 2014. Girls from surrounding area troops met at Shady Grove Baptist Church to gather for the event. The rally teaches the girls […]
First Peoples Bank Paper & Food Drive Huge Success!
Safe Space, Life Outreach, and Cease, were the recipients of donations this year from the local branches of First Peoples Bank Paper & Can Food Drive. Knoxville branch locations donated their collections to the Helen Ross McNabb Center. Van Wolfe from Safe Space said that “this time of the year they are overrun with toys […]
“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 […]
