JCHS Phagan & Collins Combine Talent for Tennessee History Day Competition
Jefferson County High School Sophomores Lauren Collins and Shay Phagan recently won accolades for their documentary entry in the Tennessee History Day Competition. The State level competition is affiliated with the National History Day Competition. The program is designed as a year long enhancement that encourages middle and high school students to engage in the […]
GRITS & Fusion Martial Arts Team Up At Fundraiser For Local Youth
Grits, one of Jefferson County’s favorite local bands, hosted their release for their brand new cd on Saturday evening at the Field of Dreams in Dandridge. Tennessee Weather debuts some original tunes of the band and has been highly anticipated by fans of the group. Saturday’s release event was a combined effort with Fusion Martial […]
Students Receive Earth Science Awards
The Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society presented its Special Awards for Excellence in the Earth Sciences to three students participating in the Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair held this week at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Anna Wand of Sacred Heart Cathedral School received First Place for her project entitled “Grow, Sparkle, Shine!” […]
West Point & U.S. Naval Academy Will See Two Outstanding Achievers from JCHS This Summer
Two Jefferson County High School students are among a select group that will attend Summer Seminars at West Point and the United States Naval Academy. Farrah Hodge and Ian Greer were chosen to participate based on exceptional academic standing, community service, and high ACT scores. Both Greer and Hodge are rising seniors at Jefferson County […]
Carson-Newman presents Atkins and Parker with Sullivan Honors
Carson-Newman University presented seniors Curtis Atkins and Abigail Parker its Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards during the institution’s annual Honors Convocation on April 11. Atkins, the son of Oak Ridge’s Jim and Sherry Atkins, is a religion major. Beyond his strong academic standing in religion, Atkins has served on the Mortar Board and is a stalwart […]
Pigeon Forge Businesses & Homes Show Appreciation to Local Firefighters
Local firefighters received a sweet thank you from grateful Pigeon Forge businesses last week. Last month, fire threatened cabins, homes and businesses in the Pigeon Forge area and Firefighter from surrounding counties joined in the vigorous effort to control the threatening blaze. As a thank you for the effort and support in controlling the damage […]
American Red Cross plans to honor East Tennessee volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 22 – 26, 2013
The American Red Cross will observe National Volunteer Week April 22 – 26, with annual recognition events in Knoxville, Kingsport and Chattanooga. Events are planned at the Red Cross in Knoxville on April 19 and 22. On Friday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m., a tree and rosebush-planting ceremony will posthumously celebrate the lives and honor […]
There’s A New Owner In Town – Pennsoil Rapid Lube
This past Saturday, Jefferson City opened its arms to a new business right in the main part of town. The building formerly known as a Shell repair shop is now under new ownership. On the day of the grand opening, people trickled in and out enjoying the friendly conversation and cook out which was hosted […]
New Carson-Newman book showcases University’s history through pictures
While Carson-Newman recently began a new chapter in its history by changing its name to “Carson-Newman University,” a book published by Linda Gass and Albert Lang helps capture the institution throughout its history as a college. Published by Arcadia Publishing, “Carson-Newman College,” helps showcase the school’s history through pictures. Lang, who serves as C-N Special […]
National Healthcare Decisions Day Set
Tennova Healthcare facilities, along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). As a participating organization, Tennova Healthcare facilities are providing free House-In-Order books, information and […]
Renovations Begin At Parrott-Wood Library
Phase 1 of renovations began this week at Parrott-Wood Library and excitement builds as work is underway to increase the size of the library to accommodate the growing need in the Strawberry Plain’s community. E. Luke Greene Co. completed digging and putting in the footers in preparation for pouring the concrete foundation at the Small Strawberry Plain’s […]
Safe Harbor Holds 5th Annual Red Wagon Parade & Fun Run
Safe Harbor held their fifth annual Red Wagon Parade and a Fun Run on Saturday afternoon at the Maury Middle School Track. This was the first year for the two mile Fun Run and around thirty runners and ten walkers participated in the event that served as a fundraiser for the Safe Harbor Child Advocacy […]
Planners owe property owners and county tax payers a Mega-apology!
Letter To The Editor Submitted by: David Seal When the Megasite was announced in January, planners, consultants, and politicians had their fifteen minutes of fame. Public relations experts had a cash cow on their hands. The uninformed and naïve had visions of the “shinning factory on the hill”. The EDOC committee thought that Jefferson County […]
Congressman Duncan Visits Carson-Newman University
Carson-Newman President Randall O’Brien, center, and Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri, left, welcome Congressman John Duncan, Jr. to Carson-Newman’s campus on Thursday, April 4, 2013. The three visited prior to a reception in Sarah Swann Hall held in Duncan’s honor. The visit was one of the Congressman’s stops in Jefferson County that also included a […]
Audrey Morrisett Next Director of All Saints’ Episcopal School Early Learning Center
All Saints’ Episcopal School is pleased to announce that seven-year ASES veteran and alumna, Audrey Morrisett will be the next Director of the ASES Early Learning Center. Audrey was the founding teacher of the Twos Program in 2005 and has supervised Aftercare and Early Morning Care in the ELC since 2007. She graduated from Tusculum College, […]
“In His Steps” Opens at Legacy Theatre April 12, 2013
Legacy Theatre in Jefferson City announces their upcoming production of In His Steps, written by Philip Grecian, based on the book of the same name, by Charles Sheldon. Set in the small town of Raymond, Kansas, this is the story of a group of people that are tired of playing at religion and decide to […]
