JCHS Cosmetology Students Place For All Three Manikins in TN Valley Fair

Jefferson County High School senior cosmetology students place for all three manikins entered into the Tennessee Valley Fair. Claudia Calderon-Vargas (seated left) won 1st place in braid and 5th place in casual categories, and Amber Gilbert (seated right) won 1st place in the formal category. When asked about the competition, Amber replies, “I was beyond […]
Life Care Center of Jefferson City holds 11th Annual Health Fair & Fall Festival

The 11th Annual Health Fair and Fall Festival was held at Life Care Center of Jefferson City on Friday October 25 8 A.M.-11 A.M. During this festival and health fair many different screenings and information were provided for the guests attending. Free health screening for hearing, blood pressure, blood oxygen level, and three lead cardiac […]
Letter To The Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Submitted by: David Seal Dear Editor, Jefferson County Elite vs. Regular Citizens If you drop your guard while boxing, you give your opponent the opportunity to knock your lights out. Citizens in this county had their guard down in the Summer of 2009 and again in the Winter of 2013. The […]
Carson-Newman University’s BOOnett Hall

Thursday evening, the community of Jefferson City had a preview of ghosts and witches at BOOnett. Every year, Carson-Newman campus holds a community trick-or-treat adventure in the freshman/international student dormitory. Each year, there is a new theme to keep not only younger kids but also faculty, students, and even adults coming again and again. This […]
Dandridge Farmers Market hosts “So God Made a Farmer” Heritage Dinner

The Main Street Dandridge – Farmers Market hosted “So God Made a Farmer” Heritage Dinner on Sunday, October 27, 2013, as a way of preserving the historic cultural heritage of the town center. Plenty of mouthwatering locally grown fresh food was consumed by over 200 attendees. The menu consisted of a 250 pound pig donated […]
Betty Catlett Honored by Carson-Newman University’s Women of Vision

Carson-Newman’s Women of Vision organization (WOV) honored Jefferson City’s Betty Catlett with the group’s Distinguished Service Award during a recent donor recognition dinner held on the University’s campus. The dinner, held in Stokely Memorial Cafeteria, recognized numerous individuals for their support of the University. During the evening, Kay O’Brien, who serves as WOV’s president recognized […]
Restaurateur Jeff Rigsby Opens Bojangles’ Restaurant in Dandridge

Entrepreneur Jeff Rigsby celebrated the grand opening of his Bojangles’ franchise location at 690 Highway 92 South in Dandridge on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. For added excitement, guests had chances at free and discounted food and could participate in raffle drawings throughout the day. Passers-by were also greeted with a friendly wave and welcome from […]
Hang On To Your Jack-O-Lantern

With the Fall season in full swing and the scent of pumpkin spice in the air, the community is beginning to prep their porches and yards with décor for the Halloween holiday. There’s nothing more Autumn-like than a impromptu trip to the corn maze and pumpkin patch. Of course, a trip to the pumpkin patch […]
Three Tennessee counties benefit from Carson-Newman’s Saturday service blitz

On Saturday, Oct. 12, over 450 members of the Carson-Newman University community joined together for a half-day service blitz. The effort was part of the University’s annual Operation Inasmuch and is coordinated through C-N’s Bonner Center. After assembling in C-N’s Maddox Student Activities Center Saturday morning, participants broke into teams and traveled to over 30 […]
Modern Woodmen and Piedmont Elementary PTO Partner to Improve Playground

The PTO of Piedmont Elementary School Has Been Working Hard To Improve Their Playground Area. Modern Woodmen of America recently helped the PTO purchase three big, beautiful red maple trees to give much needed shade to the playground area as soon as possible. President Mindy French said that the PTO is “so thankful for Modern […]
Dandridge Arts Excursion 2013

Fall is an exciting time of year in Jefferson County, with interesting events back dropped by orange hues and hay bales. Saturday was no exception, as the annual Artist Excursion came to Dandridge. Crafters and artisans were present at businesses in the Historic Town Square, and beyond, to demonstrated their skills to the public. Weaving, […]
YOKE Searching For Volunteers

“The Harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few…” Matthew 9:37 While completing an education practicum at a local Knox County middle school in 1978, this verse inspired John Coatney to share his desire to reach the unchurched youth of his community with the college kids of his church. Soon after, Yoke was born. Yoke […]
New events to highlight Carson-Newman Homecoming

New events to highlight Carson-Newman Homecoming Carson-Newman University will kick off its week of 2013 Homecoming festivities on Sunday, Oct. 13, with the “Orange and Blue” Run and Walk 5k. Also new this year is “Blast to the Past” Cruise-In. “Homecoming is an event for more than just students and alumni,” said Amy Reed, associate […]
Jefferson County Rescue Squad and Crewettes Compete at Annual TN Association of Rescue Squads Convention

Rescue squad members and crewettes from all over Tennessee, including members of the Jefferson County Rescue Squad and Crewettes, were in Pigeon Forge this past weekend for the 58th Annual Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads Convention. The EMS symposium and convention, held at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center, gave rescue squad members, EMTs, […]
Jefferson City Old Time Saturday Festival

Jefferson City’s Old Time Saturday Festival filled the streets downtown with attendees and booths this past Saturday, October 4th. Business booths offered everything from Mossy Creek campus clothing to food and accessories, ensuring that there was always something at hand that any member of the ocean of attendees could purchase. The festival also sported two […]