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 […]
Farmers Markets Popular Even in Rural Areas
Tennessee’s farmers markets are popping up everywhere—even in the heart of Tennessee farm lands. You’d think that in areas where many in the community still farm and grow gardens, the farmers market concept wouldn’t get much traction, but in fact, it’s in small towns and rural communities that most new farmers markets are showing up. […]
Zion Dance Company’s “The Story” Draws Encore Performance
Legacy Theatre in Jefferson City is pleased to welcome back Zion Dance Company for an encore performance of “The Story” on June 23rd at 7:30. “THE STORY” is a dramatic presentation that journeys through both the Old and New Testaments. Through contemporary ballet and modern dance as well as beautiful costumes the audience will share […]
Front Row Motorsports to Field Carson-Newman University Car at Bristol Night Race
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team Front Row Motorsports and Carson-Newman University (C-N) have forged a one-race partnership featuring the University on Front Row’s No. 35 Ford Fusion. The Carson-Newman car will be driven by Josh Wise during the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 24. “We are very excited about this unique […]
Farmer’s Market is Strong and Growing in White Pine
The White Pine Farmer’s Market took place this past Friday evening. Vendors could be found selling a variety of wares including an assortment of fresh vegetables, plants, baked goods, and a selection of specialty items. This is the second year for the White Pine Farmer’s Market and it has grown from three vendors in its […]
Locals Line Up for the New Market Lodge #246 F. & A.M. BBQ
Folks looking for some great Tennessee Barbeque were not disappointed on Friday evening. New Market Masonic Lodge No. 246 F. & A.M. hosted a Barbeque dinner and locals lined up to dine in or take out the delicious fare. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lodge’s scholarship fund. The Lodge’s Barbeque Dinners are highly […]
Carson-Newman art prof to be included in inaugural Knoxville photo exhibit
Art work by Carson-Newman University’s Julie Rabun will be included in the first annual Knoxville Photo 2013, which will open July 5 at Knoxville’s Emporium Center. The announcement was made by The Arts and Culture Alliance, sponsor of the event. Rabun, an associate professor of art and Knoxville resident, had her work “More Blue” chosen […]
A Galactic Invasion At The Knoxville Zoo
The Knoxville Zoo managed to bring the fun of a “Galaxy Far, Far Away” to a local audience this past Saturday, June 15, 2013, with their Star Wars day. Zoo-goers both young and old were encouraged to throw on their Star Wars regalia and enjoy a day at the Knoxville Zoo, where conversation ranged from […]
Fighting For Jordan
A Sevier County woman is actively working to help raise funds to help her grandson, Jordan Burnette, 8, who is fighting a painful disease. Jordan was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis throughout much of his young life. The disease is a condition in which a child’s pancreas has been progressively irritated and becomes irreversibly damaged. The […]
Mt. Horeb School 12th Annual Reunion
The original Mt. Horeb School classmates held their 12th Annual Reunion this morning at the Mt. Castle Church picnic pavilion. The students and their families from varying classes reunite every year to share food, fellowship and fond memories. This year’s event, as usual, was well attended with a large turnout. The site of the original […]
Pinning Ceremony Honors Nursing Graduates
On Friday, May 10, 48 new nursing graduates were pinned in a traditional ceremony held in Columbia State Community College’s Webster Athletic Center. The nursing students include residents of Maury, Williamson, Giles, Wayne, Marshall, Lawrence, Lewis and Hickman Counties, as well as other counties in Middle Tennessee. The nursing graduates have completed four semesters at […]
