UT Veterinary College offers conference for horse owners
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine will host “Management Strategies in Equine Health Care” Saturday, February 23, 2013. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the conference lasts until 4:40 p.m. It will be held in room A118 at the college, which is located on the UT agricultural campus. Tours of the new equine […]
Sparks lauded as Jefferson Countian of the Year
Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks has been named Jefferson Countian of the Year by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Sparks received the honor Saturday night at a banquet. He said he had no clue the honor was coming. “When (the emcee) started reading off who the guy was, I started thinking, ‘Wow, me […]
Choose your deicer with the environment in mind
As winter sets in across Tennessee, so too does the need to keep pedestrian paths clear of snow and ice. Deicers and traction agents are used to achieve safe passage, but many commercially available products may be harmful to the environment and human health, especially if used incorrectly. Studies have documented that up to 55 […]
White Pine Electric Thursday
Thursday January 24th was a busier day than usual at the White Pine school. There was a S.T.E.M. guest speaker who was coming to speak with the second and third grade S.T.E.M group about electricity, as well as a Chili Supper fundraiser with the proceeds benefiting the basketball teams and eighth grade night where 8th […]
43 Years and Moving Forward
Forty three years of service and still going strong. The Parrott- Wood / Strawberry Plains Library hosted a Chili Luncheon fundraiser at the First Baptist Church in Strawberry Plains on Saturday, January 27th 2013. The anniversary luncheon was well attended, as the community came out to support the Parrott- Wood Library Building Fund. The library […]
A Chili Weekend
What a wonderful way to stay warm while putting your money toward great local causes! The New Market Masonic Lodge #246 hosted a fundraiser this past weekend and will donate the proceeds to local youth in need. The lodge host events such as the all you can eat chili supper as well as a Bar […]
A Title That’s A Mouthful
Crazy Good Burgers was awarded Mobile Cuisine Rookie Food Truck of the Year. The local restaurant competed against 18 other entrants from a multi state area and the competition went down to the wire. It was neck and neck at the end of the voting time between San Diego, Chicago and Morristown. There was a […]
Morristown Chamber Welcomes Bojangles
It was a chilly morning on Thursday January 24, 2013, but the Bojangles in Morristown was packed as the chamber of commerce officially welcomed the franchise to the city. The chamber expressed their pleasure in the employment opportunities that are offered through the restaurant. Bojangles representatives stated that they are looking forward to continuously growing […]
Pickers Day Trip
The cold days of Winter can become a little challenging sometimes and nothing brightens a dreary weekend like a short trip out of town. As some Jefferson County residents may know, Nashville has their very own southern branch of Antique Archeology-a store owned by Mike Wolfe, one half of the History Channel’s American Pickers. Wolfe […]
McFarland-Nichols-Pratt House Goes To Review Board
The State Review Board will meet on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, to examine Tennessee’s proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. Beginning at 9 a.m., the meeting will be held at the Tennessee Historical Commission, located at 2941 Lebanon Road in Nashville. Attached is the initial communication we shared. The Board will vote […]
UT offers two sets of workshops for farmers marketing to local consumers
Consumer demand for locally produced foods and products continues to grow, creating opportunities for farmers who market directly to the public as well as to chefs and grocery stores. To help farmers prepare to meet the demand for local products, the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture is offering two sets of workshops in […]
Eighth Grade Night At Maury
It was the night that Middle School parents anticipate and dread- Eighth Grade Night. The evening is always bittersweet, as students and parents are acknowledged for some of the extra curricular activities that they participate in through out the year. Monday night’s basketball games were exceptionally special to each member of the Maury Middle School […]
Rock on Ice!
The Titanic attraction hosted its third annual Ice Carving Competition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on Saturday, January 19th. Professional and amateur’s worked throughout the morning to create beautiful sculptures, in the hopes of winning one of the top three places in each category. The competition brought in thousands of individuals who were watching in amazement […]
Dandridge Farmers Market
The meeting was short and sweet but it also included a delightful dinner of pizza and cake and the tables were full of individuals who were excited about beginning this year’s farmer’s market. The meeting began with the discussion of a contact list of last year’s sponsors. A grant from Farm Credit Service will be […]
Morristown Police Enact Winter Weather Policy
The Morristown Police dept. enacted their severe weather policy Late Thursday Afternoon. Around 3 pm the rain turned into a slushy wet snow and it came down fast by four filling the streets and causing hazardous driving conditions. The MPD urged everyone to avoid unnecessary travel due to the hazardous weather conditions. During this time, […]
