Sawyer Brown Coming to Pigeon Forge
Sawyer Brown, a band often referred to as the Rolling Stones of country music, is coming to Pigeon Forge where they will perform at Country Tonight, on the Parkway, July 5. The band exploded onto the music scene in the early 80s on the popularly nationally televised TV talent show, “Star Search” hosted by Ed […]
UT Gardens July 2013 Plant of the Month: Sea Holly
If your garden is crying out for something a little different – you owe it to yourself to check out sea holly. Not only is it an architecturally striking plant, it thrives in conditions often considered challenging. Eryngium, commonly known as sea holly or eryngo, can refer to several closely related species in the Apiaceae […]
Jay Storm and GRITS July 13th at Dumplin Valley Concert Series
The Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series continues Saturday July 13th featuring highly acclaimed local group GRITS from Dumplin Valley along with popular R&B / Funk artist Jay Storm. Jaystorm, a Greeneville, Tennessee native and rising favorite Southern bluesy, funk, hip-hop artist, delivers witty lyrics and a bluesy-funk sound that is part Motown, part Old School […]
2013 Annual Chestnut Hill Horse Show
The thirty eighth annual Charity Horse Show was held in Chestnut Hill on June 27th and June 28, 2013. More than 40 events were available for horses and their riders during the two evening event. Locals and visitors lined the Chestnut Hill Park, many as returning spectators and some new to the popular competition. Proceeds […]
New Look For A Familiar Face
First Peoples Bank celebrated their new look last week, as they gathered in front of their sign at the Jefferson City Branch. The local banking chain originated in Jefferson City in 1975 and has since expanded to seven locations across the region. The new, cosmetic lift was designed to mesh with the up to date […]
Shower for Miss Mary Catherine Goddard
Mary Catherine Goddard, Bride Elect of Robert Dziewulski, was honored with a Breakfast in Bed themed bridal shower on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Hostesses Linda Swann and Caroline Swann, as well as friends and family, celebrated the upcoming nuptials with the bride, her mother, Caroline Goddard, and future mother in law, Heather Dziewulski. The early […]
New Market VFD Summer Fest Packs In Locals
The New Market Community came out last weekend to support their local Fire Department and share time with their neighbors. Summerfest is an annual event that is highly anticipated every summer. Food, music, shopping and fellowship are in abundance for the two day festival, as well as a highly competitive car show. Locals tour the […]
The Island Opens in Pigeon Forge
It was a grand opening several years in the making. The Island in Pigeon Forge finally opened Thursday with a promise to create hundreds of jobs and a new stream of tax revenue for the city and county. The Island, formerly known as Belle Island, features a variety of shops, restaurants, attractions, such as a […]
Just Beneath The Surface
Dandridge resident, Travis Hurdle, visited with children and parents last Wednesday as part of the Dandridge Library Summer Reading Program. Hurdle is an Archaeologist with Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) in Knoxville. Approximately 65 people were in attendance and the children appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Hurdle had numerous artifacts on display and discussed both […]
One Card Does It All At Jefferson County Libraries
The Jefferson County Public Library System will become one on July 1, 2013. This means one library card will be good at Dandridge, Jefferson City, Parrott-Wood, and White Pine libraries. Customers will have online access to Jefferson County Public Library System’s card catalog. The new features will enable customers access to search the card catalog, […]
Baptist Builders helping to restore historic Carson-Newman University gym
Although summer means the mass dispersion of traditional college students from Carson-Newman University, its second oldest building is brimming with activity. This is the fourth summer for volunteers through Baptist Builders to provide construction and renovation assistance to the Baptist institution. They are working on restoring historic Butler-Blanc Gym to its former glory. “We at […]
Badcock & More Opens In Jefferson City, TN
Badcock & More officially opened its doors Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony held in front of its newest location. The new Jefferson City business and staff was welcomed by the public, local political leaders, officials and dignitaries. The ceremony was orchestrated by The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Badcock & More in Jefferson City […]
Scruggs Racks Up Double Music Awards
Kieran Scruggs of Talbott, a student at Jefferson Middle School, earned two music awards this past spring as a 7th grade band member. He placed second chair in the regional 2013 All-East Junior Clinic Band auditions on French Horn, and later also earned a superior rating in the Solo category at the East Tennessee Band […]
Lost Creek Band Performing at Lincoln Theater for Song Of The Mountains Concert fund raiser
Lost Creek Band will be performing in Marion, VA this Saturday (22nd) at 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Theater with Dr Ralph Stanley for the Song Of The Mountains concert fund raiser for PBS TV. Lost Creek Band was selected for this event after performing on the SOTM series February 2012. Lost Creek Band will appear on PBS […]
CAMP INVENTION – A Different Kind Of Camp
Jefferson County students are participating in a camp of a different kind this week, as the second session of Camp Invention came to Maury Middle School. The week long interactive learning experience is a part of Project STEM, which focuses on enrichment in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Campers are rising 4th, […]
Local Man Honored with Quilt of Valor
When the Halls Lions Club met in May, one of their members was unaware he was about to be honored for the selfless sacrifice he had made for his country. During the meeting, Quilts of Valor Regional Coordinator Dennis Taylor addressed the members and explained the history of Quilts of Valor. The organization was founded […]
