Creatures of the Night: Witches
Scattered throughout literature and local legends are figures of mystery and intrigue. There is one who tempts the fates and controls the heavens, but is often mistreated and misunderstood. The Witch has been a prominent figure in spooky tales and horror movies throughout the world for generations. Want to know more about the wicked witch? […]
Trick-or-Treat Destinations for Halloween
Halloween has undergone an evolution of candy collecting through the years. In years past, parents ushered kids from house to house either by walking or driving to familiar friends. Now, there is a plethora of events to help make the most of your trick-or-treating experience. Here are a list of events around the area to […]
Local Churches Start Coats for the Cold Drive
Groups of local churches around the community are banding together in the spirit of the upcoming holiday season to create a Coats for the Cold drive. The mission of the churches, ranging across multiple denominations, is to couple meeting the needs of the community with the love of Christ. The Coats for the Cold drive […]
‘That Pizza Was #delish!’ What Do Tweets Say About Our Health?
“Coffee” was the most tweeted food in the continental U.S. between mid-2014 to mid-2015 followed by “beer” then “pizza”. Besides hinting at which foods are popular, tweets may reveal something about our health. Communities that expressed positive sentiments about healthy foods were more likely to be healthier overall. Scientists at the University of Utah surveyed […]
Rusty Wallace Ford Celebrates Grand Opening in Dandridge
Tuesday was a big day for the Town of Dandridge and Jefferson County. The newest Rusty Wallace dealership, Rusty Wallace Ford, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting with the community. Dandridge Mayor George Gantte, members of Dandridge City Counsel, and other representatives from Jefferson County were on hand to welcome the new business in to […]
Events Ahead at Carson-Newman University
Alumni and student alike have a lot to look forward to at Carson-Newman for the rest of the fall semester. Many events are taking place that will appeal to a variety of audiences, so gather up your friends and a planner, because you don’t want to miss out for even one minute. October usually has […]
A Barking Good Time
It was a barking good time at the Jefferson County Humane Society 1st Annual Pet Expo, as folks and their furry friends came out to support a great cause and have some family friendly fun. Vendors offered their wares and the fare added to the old time carnival nature. Some lucky pets found their forever […]
DOE Building Renovation Gets Nod from Commission
The Jefferson County Commission voted 19-2 (Tim Seals, David Seal) to use $450,000 of the retainage money from the School’s Building Program to fund the renovation and repair of the Department of Education Building with priority being given to mold, HVAC, hiring an engineer and construction/project manager. Commissioner Scarlett brought the motion, moving to strike […]
Habitat for Humanity Holds Customer Appreciation Day
Organizers and volunteers of Habitat for Humanity can usually be found working around the local area and helping the community. On Saturday, the organization gave back to its most valuable tool of success: its customers. Habitat for Humanity hosted its annual Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday. The event lasted from 11 to 2 at their […]
Creatures of the Night: Frankenstein
This is the second entry in the Creature of the Night series. In the opening scene of Frankenstein viewers are greeted with the sound of a frightening storm rumbling threateningly as two figures stalk a graveyard. These images would haunt the imaginations of many generations, and make a name for Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. What is […]
Patriots Take the Low Ground Against Science Hill Hilltoppers, 42-18
The Jefferson County Patriots took to Leroy Shannon Field one last time for the regular season to host the Science Hill Hilltoppers Friday night. Before the game, seniors from all fall sports teams were honored for their hard work over the season. The first quarter of play turned out to be the battle of the […]
Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places: Vance Building
This is the fifth entry in the Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places series. They say those who do not learn history are bound to repeat it. History can be found all throughout Dandridge, including a haunted history. In this edition of our favorite spooky haunts we take a look at one of the oldest buildings […]
Local Mayors and Representatives Form Special Committee for E-911 Funding
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri brought together mayors and representatives from the various municipalities in Jefferson County to discuss needs that are pressing with Jefferson County’s E-911, which serves all areas of Jefferson County. While other First Responder Departments across the County have increased their numbers, Director of E-911 Crowther stated that E-911 has remained largely […]
School Board Restarts Work Sessions
Jefferson County School Board Members met for a Work Session on Thursday evening, October 13, 2016 in the Patriot Academy. Members of the Board heard pricing estimates on carpet and tile costs but it is likely that there will not be a wide spread project until next fiscal year, as that is where replacement falls […]
Vietnam Veterans of America Morristown Chapter Donates Flags for Local Classrooms
In the theme and tradition of the upcoming Veteran’s Day Holiday, the Morristown chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America has begun a program of donating flags to local schools. The program comes in lieu of a mandate from the state that every classroom display a flag. The veterans have made it their mission to […]
Dobbs Named to Golden Arm Award Top 15
Tennessee’s Joshua Dobbs is one of 15 college quarterbacks still in contention for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award after the annual award trimmed its list of candidates from its Initial Top 43 Watch List on Thursday. The Golden Arm Award is presented at the end of each season since 1987 to the nation’s top college quarterback, based […]
