Carson-Newman Tree Planting Ceremony
Nine-year-old Ella Pulliam of Dandridge receives a northern red oak seedling from Melina Rogers, Carson-Newman administrative assistant, during C-N’s tree planting ceremony and festival. The Monday event helped celebrate Carson-Newman’s name change from “College” to “University.” Held at C-N’s Tarr Music Center, the festival featured the distribution of oak seedlings. The history of the University […]
SAMUEL DOAK CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Revolution located at the Woman’s Club House in Morristown was founded 102 years ago on the principes of : Preservation, Education, and Patriotism. The chapter would like to promote public awareness of One of the NSDAR Goals: Education by sponsoring a Samuel Doak Chapter Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 to each of the Four […]
Girl Scout Cookie Time!
With the winds of March, everyone’s mind turns to green-and not only for St. Patrick’s Day. The girls in green are making their rounds selling their delectable cookies. Girl Scouts are out working hard to sell boxes of cookies and they are building important skills in the process. The Girl Scout Organization encourages their members […]
JCHS Senior Play, Footloose Prepares To Hit The Stage
Long before the first student takes the stage for the Senior Class play, David Seal and some very industrious students are hard at work building and creating sets. A few of those students were working evenings last week in preparation of the fast approaching debut of the Senior Class of 2013’s rendition of Footloose. The […]
Daughters Of The American Revolution Annual Spring Luncheon
Five Samuel Doak Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Members attended the DAR Annual Spring Luncheon at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City, TN, on March 8, 2013. The guest speaker was Tennessee State Regent Nancy Hemmrich. Samuel Doak Chapter’s Regent Gloria Beauchamp, Vice Regent Linda Handel, Librarian Jane Hersch, Barbara Baker, and […]
Dandridge PTO & Modern Woodmen Host Spring Fling
Though the first day of Spring is still a few days away, Dandridge Elementary School students took advantage of the nice weather on Saturday morning to attend the Spring Fling. The Dandridge Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization and the Modern Woodmen hosted the fun raiser. In addition to activities that included inflatables, cupcake walk and […]
The Boys Of Summers Past, JCHS Alumni Games
The boys of summers past hit the field on Saturday to have a little fun and support their favorite home team. Jefferson County High School Patriots Baseball Team hosted an alumni game at Holland Field. Past members of the Patriot Baseball Team dusted off their gloves to help raise funds for 2013 team. Events started […]
Carson-Newman students bring warmth to Children’s Hospital patients
Members of Carson-Newman University’s Alpha Lambda Delta were recently involved in making blankets for babies at Children’s Hospital. Twenty members of the underclassman honor society made over 30 tie fleece blankets that were then delivered to the Knoxville hospital. Knoxville’s Chelsea Buchanan, who serves as special assistant to the society’s president and advisors, said that […]
CASNR students attend International Poultry Expo
How do 19 students get 87 interviews with 27 companies in three days? A group of students from the University of Tennessee College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources did just that when they participated in the College Student Career Program sponsored by the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association. The program was held in conjunction […]
Kingsport Aquatic Center Announces Facebook Page
Anticipation is building for the mid-May opening of the KingsportAquaticCenter, and the region’s residents and visitors can now keep up with the latest developments and news via the center’s new Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/swimkingsport. “Every day people tell me how excited they are about the opening of the Kingsport Aquatic Center and that they look […]
Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss at Dandridge Library
On March 1,2013 the Dandridge Library had a birthday celebration with a wonderful turnout for Dr. Seuss. The children and parents enjoyed cat whiskers, stories and games. Special thanks to FoodCity of Dandridge for the donation of cookies for the children to take home in their goodie bags, they were delicious!
Tandy Cronyn to Star in Solo Performance at the Carousel Theatre
Veteran actor Tandy Cronyn will star in the “The Tall Boy” at the Clarence Brown Theatre’s Carousel Theatre on March 14 and 16 at 8:00 p.m. The productions are free and open to the public. A talkback will follow each of the performances. “This play tells an important and moving story about the fragility and […]
School Director’s Art Gallery Winner Jasmine Ramos
Jasmine Ramos won the Jefferson County Director’s Gallery Award for grades K-2. She did a “symmetrical” owl using crayon resist, and did a fabulous job. Jasmine is in 1st grade with Mrs. Hayes at White Pine School and her art teacher is Miranda Lewis.
Have fun with the family at the UT Gardens Eggstravaganza
The University of Tennessee Gardens is holding its annual Easter egg hunt “Eggstravaganza” on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Children’s Easter crafts, spring activities and visits with the Easter Bunny will be held on the Gardens’ Friendship Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Egg hunts will be held in […]
Carson-Newman to hold Mossy Creek Health Expo
The second Mossy Creek Health Expo is coming just in time to help those revive well-intentioned New Year’s goals of nutrition and exercise. Located in Carson-Newman University’s Blye-Poteat Hall, The Mossy Creek Health Expo will address nutritional needs, physical activity, stress management, and economic and spiritual well-being. Between 3 and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March […]
UT, NC State scientists secure nearly $2 million grant to improve produce safety
A group of scientists at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and North Carolina State University are working together to improve the safety of organic produce — naturally. Their study, “Alternative Post-harvest Washing Solutions to Enhance the Microbial Safety and Quality of Organic Fresh Produce,” began last fall. The four-year project is supported by […]
