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 […]
Carson-Newman University License Plates Unveiled
Carson-Newman University President Randall O’Brien and Executive Vice President and Provost Kina Mallard recently helped unveil the school’s new Tennessee license plate. The design features Carson-Newman’s new University seal. The specialty plate reflects C-N’s name change from “College” to “University,” a move the institution took in February 2013. The plate is available at local county […]
Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference, Feb 6, 2014
Join agricultural leaders at Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference UT Extension hosts 19th annual event on February 6 Informative presentations, an extensive trade show, and an opportunity to network with some of the leaders in the state’s row crop industry are all on the agenda for the 2014 Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference. […]
Great Weather For A Hike
The Jefferson County Hiking Club had gorgeous weather for a hike with fantastic views up House Mountain near Knoxville on Tuesday, January 14. Will Roach led a group of 18 hikers for a “walk in the clouds” to both outlooks along the top ridge. Joining in the hike were Will Roach, Archie and Lynn Archambault, […]
Cooperative Golden Eagle Research Project Back In Flight
The TWRA and multiple partners are working together this winter to continue the ongoing study of the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in the southern Appalachian Mountains. The project, in its third year, has successfully documented the presence and distribution of Eastern Golden Eagles as they spend the winter in the region. According to TWRA State […]
UT Extension announces 2014 Master Dairy Producer training
UT Extension announces 2014 Master Dairy Producer training Certification programs available beginning at the end of January and continue throughout the year Tennessee’s farms, nurseries and forests contribute more than $66 billion to the state’s economy and account for more than 337,880 jobs, but the goal is to improve those numbers. As part of state […]
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 […]
