Jefferson Elementary School Students Thank Local Veterans
“Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veteran’s Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign […]
Fishing 4 Reel Outdoors Meet Local Youth to Promote Love of Fishing as Passtime or Profession
On Friday, November 8, Jefferson County’s Ruritan Park was home to a gathering of several local children, all of whom came out to learn about one of the most popular sports and pastimes in the world: fishing. Fishing 4 Reel, a for-profit organization comprised of professional anglers founded by Maliek Carrington, hosted the gathering, giving […]
Talent Abounds at Dandridge Elementary School Veteran’s Day Performance
Fourth and Fifth grade students at Dandridge Elementary School, along with the Cub’s Chorus, gave a pre performance on Thursday morning, in anticipation of their annual Veteran’s Day Show. Parents and friends, as well as some attentive young students, were on hand to enjoy the patriotic songs and poetry. Sweet voices gave life to some […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville Zoo Partner to Offer Free Teacher Workshop
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is partnering with the Knoxville Zoo to offer a free teacher workshop, Making STEM Real, on Saturday, November 16 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Zoo. The workshop focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts including weather, climate change, and demonstrations that use distance learning […]
Veterans and Bikers Unite In Annual Toys For Tots Ride
Over the past twenty years, Toys for Tots has become a household name as a charity organization centered on the Christmas season which provides toys for underprivileged children throughout the nation. What most people do not know, however, is this organization, founded in 1947, has a military background and basis. After World War II, the […]
Jefferson County Motorcycle Club 4-Way In No Way Out Raises Money for Christmas Presents for Children in Need
The Jefferson County Motorcycle Club 4 – Way in No Way Out, along with the New Market Grocery and Deli, hosted their first annual motorcycle ride to raise money for Christmas presents for the children in need in Jefferson County. The club played poker at each stop, drawing another card for the best hand. The […]
Carson-Newman University’s Hunger Games to benefit nine area charities
Now in its third installment, Carson-Newman University’s high-energy Hunger Games has grown to support nine charities in East Tennessee. Wilderness survival, Nerf battles, and fundraising collide during this unique event held the weekend of Nov. 15, extending through Sunday, Nov 17. The fundraiser coincides with the popular movie franchise’s opening of “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” […]
Standing Where Their Forefathers Once Stood
The Abner Baker Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of the Confederacy were on hand last week to honor a local Confederate soldier that had been laid to rest in Hopewell Cemetery in Dandridge. Darlene Hammond, President of the Knoxville Abner Baker Chapter 1404 of the United Daughter of the Confederacy, […]
38th Annual Mountain Makins Festival
It was perfect weather for the 38th Annual Mountain Makins Festival at the Rose Center in Morristown held Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and on Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The festival was a wonderful event to attend, with a hobby for each member of the family; from mule drawn rides […]
Making Dandridge Elementary School Beautiful
Volunteers gathered outside Dandridge Elementary School early Saturday morning on November 2 to help plant trees in an effort to revamp the grounds. The beautification project, made possible by grants from Modern Woodmen of America, a not-for-profit fraternal financial service organization, was a goal set last year by the school’s PTO. Amy McFarlane, president of […]
Branner Cemetery Flag Dedication
The Branner Cemetery Flag Dedication was hosted on Friday, November 1, 2012, from 1:00 – 1:30 at the Glenmore Mansion, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The dedication had a large turn out with members of the local JCHS JROTC, local members of the historical society, law enforcement, school board, ECT, and many of the local media […]
Douglas Cherokee Head Start Presents Cato with a certificate of appreciation
The Douglas Cherokee Head Start’s Patti Harris, Jefferson County Family Service Worker and Tina Hyleman, Family Service Worker, awarded Cato Store #0581’s Terri Matteson and Candace Hayes with a certificate of appreciation for all of the clothing donations throughout the years. Cato’s has been donating to the Head Starts parent clothing closet for many years […]
Great American Country’s Nan Kelley Hosts “Taste of Autumn” to Benefit Sevier County United Way
The Gatlinburg Convention Center was filled with tasty food on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, as a Taste of Autumn came to everyone’s favorite burg. The annual event benefits the Sevier County United Way, which works to improve the lives of Sevier County residents with programs such as the Boys and Girls Club. New this year […]
4-H Members Attend Camp Explorer
Maury Middle School 4-H members took learning to a whole new level. The 4-H members went to Clyde Austin 4-H Center in Greeneville, TN last week. Although their stay was only for two days, it brought back weeks’ worth of learning they will remember for a lifetime. While at camp the 4-H members learned math […]
First Peoples Bank Freedom Club Travel to Niagara Falls
On September 23rd thru the 28th First Peoples Bank Freedom Club traveled to Niagara Falls, Canada. Shown at Goat Island all set to explore the Cave of the Winds which will take them deep down into the Niagara Gorge just a few feet from Niagara Falls are, pictured left to right: Kneeling, Nancy Longmire, Freedom […]
JCHS Students Honored with Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
Thirty Jefferson County High School students have been honored as Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Winners. Students are selected for the award based on a show of athletic talent in one of 27 eligible sports, academic achievement and community service. This is the 20th year that the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Program has been […]
