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 […]
Carson-Newman’s Baumgardner and Teets to deliver fall commencement addresses
Dr. James Baumgardner will mark his 50th year teaching at Carson-Newman University by delivering the fall commencement address to undergraduates at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, in Holt Fieldhouse. Dr. Sharon Teets will address those receiving graduate degrees at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in the sanctuary of Jefferson City’s First Baptist Church. Baumgardner […]
Kerbela Shriners Poster Child Bailee Grand Marshal of TNE New Market Christmas Parade, December 15, 2013
THE 2013 KERBELA SHRINERS POSTER CHILD BAILEE WILL BE STARING AS GRAND MARSHALL OF TNE ANNUAL NEW MARKET CHRISTMAS PARADE SPONSORED BY THE NEW MARKET COMMUNITY CLUB ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 15TH @ 2:30 P.M. Submitted by Johnny Fountain, New Market Community Club When Bailee was born on her expected due date weighing 1 ounce shy […]
Carson-Newman Hunger Banquet sheds light on world issues
Students at Carson-Newman University recently caught a glimpse of the chasm between the hungry and well-fed. The experience was part of an Oxfam Hunger Banquet held in the fellowship hall of Jefferson City’s First Baptist Church. Sponsored by C-N’s Community Connections organization, the event sought to expose students to a variety of hunger issues affecting […]
Top 5 Gifts for the Techi this season
Since the holiday’s are approaching quicker and quicker every year, people are already checking off their Christmas lists. Here are a few recommendations for the one’s you plan on gifting this year, specifically the techie in your life. First up on the list is the newly debuted Apple Ipad Air. The new model weighs in […]
Cyclones Blow Past Goal
Jefferson County students have been giving back to the community through the Christmas in Jefferson County Food and Toy Drive. Local schools were assigned a type of canned food to bring in to contribute to the program. White Pine School was asked to bring in 500 cans of soup and they went above and beyond […]
Jefferson City and the Historic Mossy Creek District Celebrate Jefferson City Hometown Christmas
The Mossy Creek Historic District in Jefferson City officially launched its Christmas Season last Saturday with their second annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Local churches, organizations and elected officials were on hand for the event. The stage in the Historic Mossy Creek area was alive with entertainment, as seasonal music was the choice of the […]
White Pine Kicks Off Christmas Season With Annual Parade
White Pine kicked off the Christmas Parade Season in Jefferson County on Saturday, December 7, 2013. The annual event started at dusk to showcase the beautifully lit floats and folks lined the streets in anticipation. Jefferson County High School Patriots Marching Band added a musical flair to the stretch of participants riding and driving through […]
Join Friends of the Smokies for a Half-Day Holiday Hike in Sugarlands
Get in the holiday spirit with Friends of the Smokies’ final Classic Hike in 2013. Join renowned hiking author and guide, Danny Bernstein, December 17 on Old Sugarlands Trail for a short day-hike to Sugarlands Cemetery and last-minute holiday shopping trip at Sugarlands Visitors Center. Participants will enjoy a 5 mile hike along Little Pigeon […]
Students Raise Funds for FFA with Pecans and a Coon Hunt
Jefferson County High School’s Future Farmers of America held a fundraiser last weekend at the Jefferson Farmer’s Co-Op. Beyond braving the frigid temperatures to sell bags of pecans, which will help with projects throughout the year, they also hosted a raccoon hunt. Around three dozens teams of hunting enthusiasts and novices participated in the hunt, […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers “Fill The Trunk” with Toys for Christmas in Jefferson County
The Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Club came together for a great reason last weekend, as they hosted their annual Fill the Trunk With Toys event. Car enthusiasts came out to share their passion for beautiful automobiles and give something back to the community, as well. The active group will donate the bounty from the event […]
