Local Teachers and Students Become Park Rangers
Great Smoky Mountains Park officials announce the completion of two unique summer programs engaging selected high school students and teachers as park rangers. The Teacher-Ranger-Teacher and the High School Student Intern programs are six-week paid work experiences where participants learn a great deal about the park through on-site training exercises that enable them to perform […]
On the Road with the Rambling Reporter: Myrtle Beach
Springmaid Beach Resorts is an oasis amidst all the attractions of Myrtle Beach. Springmaid is a family friendly resort spread across 27 lush acres on the quieter south end of Myrtle Beach’s Ocean Boulevard. The resort has recently undergone a $7 million renovation that included redecorating nearly 500 rooms. The resort features a quarter mile […]
KECK ELECTED CHAIRMAN
Daryle Keck, President and CEO of First Peoples Bank has been elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending. Mr. Keck has been with First Peoples Bank since 1986 and is Chairman of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Info about The Southeastern School of Commercial Lending The Southeastern […]
Keep Tennessee Beautiful Hires New Executive Director
Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTnB) announces that Melissa “Missy” Marshall has assumed the position of executive director of the state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc. Marshall comes to KTnB with more than 20 years of experience in public service. She began her career in state government as a public health educator for the Tennessee Department […]
American Red Cross Launches New App to Recruit Volunteers
The American Red Cross is launching the Team Red Cross App, which allows people to sign up to help, get an overview on basic tasks and receive notifications about Red Cross disaster volunteer opportunities in their community. “When people see an emergency happening in their community, they often want to help but may not know […]
Carson-Newman University names Percy as new MBA director
Dr. Paul Matthew Percy joins Carson-Newman University as the new Ted Russell distinguished professor of business and director of the MBA and organizational leadership programs. Percy served as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at King University in Bristol prior to joining Carson-Newman. He began his career at King as an assistant professor of […]
Bill Wallis Honored By Sons Of The American Revolution
Bill Wallis was honored posthumously on Sunday, July 21, 2013, for his dedication and service to the Sons of the American Revolution. Mr. Wallis, a resident of New Iberia, Louisiana until his relocation to Jefferson County to be near family, was a member of the Attakapas Chapter of the organization. John Francois, of the Louisiana […]
Farmer’s Market In Full Swing
The Farmer’s Market, located in the Historic Downtown Square in Dandridge, was in full swing on Saturday as locals came out in force to do a little shopping or pick up a tasty treat. A highly successful venture for the Main Street program in Dandridge, the Saturday market has a true sense of community, as […]
Muffins and Motorcycles
Perkins family restaurant welcomed riders from both Honda Yamaha of Knoxville and Knox Rockets on Thursday night for bike night. Riders met up at Honda Yamaha of Knoxville off Clinton Highway and then proceeded to start the dinner destination ride to Perkins. The ride took them over several back roads making for a very enjoyable […]
Jefferson City Library Summer Reading Program Closes With Visit From Shoney Bear
Jefferson City Public Library ended their summer reading program Friday with a cupcake party and Shoney Bear. Every child that attended and turned in a reading log was entered into the grand prize drawings. Each child also received a goody bag along with a book. Shoney Bear danced with the children and enjoyed a story […]
Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series Get Double Dose of Funk
The Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series got a double dose of funk Saturday night, July 13, 2103. Everything came together as the performers J Storm & Grits took the stage with excellent weather conditions for a down on the farm rock concert. The crowds certainly didn’t miss taking the opportunity to come out and enjoy […]
Carson-Newman University Employees Honored For 25 Years Of Service
Carson-Newman University held its annual picnic to recognize maintenance employees of the University. Recognized this year for 25 years of service were John Anderson, left, Billy Ray Martin, and Jerry Calfee, not pictured. The three were presented plaques commemorating their years of dedicated service to Carson-Newman.
Country Music Legend Bobby Bare to perform at Country Tonite
Over the years country music hall of famer Bobby Bare has become something of an expert on the life of voodoo priestess Marie Laveau. “Over the years people have sent me all kinds of stuff about her,” Bare said. “I have gotten photos of her, her tomb, you name it. She actually started out as […]
Vietnam Veteran Honored with Quilt of Valor
When Wesley Herrick returned home from the Vietnam War more than 40 years ago, like many of his comrades he was greeted with indifference and scorn from an ungrateful public. Unlike the veterans of World War II that came home to a ticker tape parade one generation earlier, Herrick’s comrades were frequently spat upon by […]
Tomato Festival to be Held July 26-28 In Rutledge
The 21st annual Tomato Festival will be held in Rutledge beginning July 26-28. The festival promises fun for the whole family with a 5-K road race, a beauty contest, arts, crafts, antique tractors, music and of course the world famous tomato wars. The three day festival kicks off Friday the 26th at Rutledge Middle School […]
All Saints’ Episcopal School iPad Program Receives Grant for Equipment
ASES efforts to incorporate tablet computers in the classroom have been acknowledged and rewarded this year with a small grant from the Jane L. Pettway Foundation. This Foundation was established by a former East Tennessee librarian and parishioner of St. John’s Cathedral, Knoxville. The Episcopal School of Knoxville (ESK) has also received funds from the […]
