Antique & Collector Car Enthusiasts Fill Streets Of Historic Downtown Dandridge Saturday
The Historic Town Square in Dandridge was rumbling with energy on Saturday, as antique and collector cars of various vintage came to town. Cruisin’ and Groovin’ has become an annual event and, despite questionable weather, was a great success. Beautiful automobiles lining the streets, frequent drawing for give aways and good music were just a […]
Dandridge PTO Receives $2500 Match From Modern Woodmen
Dandridge Elementary School is working hard on school beautification and providing quality outdoor space for learning. Last week, Modern Woodmen of America gave their plans a financial boost with a matching donation of $2,500 toward their goals. With the recent removal of portables from the school grounds, there is now space for a sustainable garden that will […]
2013 Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series Kicked Off With Smooth “Tennessee Weather”
The Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series kicked off on Saturday evening. Local favorite band Grits gave the first performance of the six month series and the crowd braved the cool May evening to enjoy some great music down on the farm. Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series is an annual event in Jefferson County and brings […]
Appalachian Electric Cooperative Donates Dogwood To County Emergency Services
Appalachian Electric Cooperative donated a tree to the new Emergency Services Combination building that houses County E-911, EMS and EMA. For the eighth year, AEC has been named a “Tree Line USA” utility by the Arbor Day Foundation. The designation is one that the company is proud of and the Friday morning ceremonial tree planting […]
Letter To The Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Submitted by: Dale C. Allen Dear Editor: Jefferson County Commission has cancelled funding the proposed Megasite. Jefferson County’s citizens should understand this did not occur because of Valley Home area farmers and homeowners selfishly opposing use of their land. The Megasite’s demise occurred after an opportunity for proper study and consideration […]
UT Partners with community and student growers to offer Wednesday farmers market May 15, 2013
The UT Farmers Market will open Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the University of Tennessee Gardens and will continue through October 23 every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Local produce, music, food, crafts and children’s activities will be featured each week at the gardens’ location on the UT Institute of Agriculture campus off Neyland […]
Red Cross recognizes National Nurses Week
It’s National Nurses Week, May 6 – 12, a time set aside every year to recognize the many ways the nation’s nurses work to save lives and improve the health of millions. During National Nurses Week, the American Red Cross recognizes the more than 20,000 nurses and student nurses who serve the Red Cross today. […]
Carson-Newman students throw luau for nursing home residents
Carson-Newman University nursing students held a luau for residents of the Jefferson County Nursing Home on Monday, April 29. “We have seen residents smile and laugh — residents we have never even seen smile or laugh before,” said Director of Nursing at the Nursing Home, Samantha Warren. The party celebrated the end of the sophomore […]
“Knoxville’s Colonel John Williams and the War of 1812”
PROGRAM:“Knoxville’s Colonel John Williams and the War of 1812” A Brown Bag Lecture by Alex Brandau DATE: Noon, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 LOCATION: East Tennessee History Center 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 ADMISSION: FREE | Attendees are encouraged to bring a “brown bag” lunch When war was declared against Great Britain in 1812, […]
Carson-Newman hosts BOOST 5k Color Run
Carson-Newman University hosted a local 5k color run, raising almost $1,000 for the Bonner Out of School Time (BOOST) after school program. The Carson-Newman Mortar Board honor society hosted the colorful fun run to benefit the Bonner after school program as part of the Carson-Newman re-Action Project. The project encourages campus groups to raise money […]
May Plant of the Month: Chinese fringetree
For beauty, durability and adaptability, Chinese fringetree (Chionanthus retusus) should head anyone’s list for a small flowering tree. It features glossy foliage and white lacy flowers in late spring. The foliage is attractive throughout the season — a shiny dark green that looks clean and polished through even the dog days of summer. Fall color […]
Carson-Newman Honors Program celebrates 50 years
Fifty years ago, Dr. Paul Brewer began a tradition of excellence and academic achievement at Carson-Newman University for the University’s brightest and most engaged students. “I started the honors program a long time ago when I was carrying a 15-hour teaching load. I was assistant football coach and had a wife and three little boys,” […]
Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR Scholarships Awarded
The Samuel Doak Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship was awarded by Mary Jane Coleman, Samuel Doak Chapter’s Scholarship Chairman on April 25, 2013. This Scholarship is offered to a senior student at Morristown Hamblen High School-East, Morristown Hamblen High School-West, Jefferson County High School, and Grainger County High School. The winner […]
Dandridge Library Welcomes Author Ginger Burchett
Local Author, Ginger Burchett at the Dandridge Library signing her book: History Tidbits of Jefferson County Tennessee 1940 thru 1975
Jefferson County 4-H Shooters Host Annual Banquet & Auction
The Jefferson County 4-H Patriot Shooters held their much anticipated annual auction and banquet Saturday evening. The shooters were busy as hosts to over 200 in attendance who came out to eat and bid. Coach and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Officer Wayne Rich saw his team win a National Team Championship last year as well as […]
Jefferson County Tomorrow Updates Members On Recent County Developments
Article Submitted by Annette Loy Jefferson County Tomorrow members met Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at New Market School. The purpose of the meeting was to provide citizens with an update on recent county developments of interest to the group. Several members of the Save Our Farms and Homes group(SOFAH) were also in attendance. […]
