What If It Happened? – Emergency Personnel Participate in Mock Mass Casualty Exercises
Jefferson Memorial Hospital along with 54 other east Tennessee hospitals participated in a Regional Disaster Mass Casualty exercise Wednesday morning, November 6, 2013. EMA, EMS, doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff members took part in the mock mass casualty event. During this scenario the mass casualty incident occurred at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. High school […]
Parrott-Wood Library to receive $5,000 state grant
State Representative Andrew Farmer has received confirmation from Secretary of State Tre Hargett that Parrott-Wood library in the Strawberry Plains community will be awarded a grant of $5,000.00 to be used for their current expansion project. Representative Farmer and Senator Frank Niceley, both representing the Strawberry Plains community in the Tennessee General Assembly, along with […]
Veterans and Bikers Unite In Annual Toys For Tots Ride
Over the past twenty years, Toys for Tots has become a household name as a charity organization centered on the Christmas season which provides toys for underprivileged children throughout the nation. What most people do not know, however, is this organization, founded in 1947, has a military background and basis. After World War II, the […]
Haslam Announces Grant For Walters State Community College
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a grant of $337,297 for Walters State Community College to fund needed equipment for an industrial skills and training program and an advanced welding program. The governor proposed and the General Assembly approved $16.5 million in this year’s budget for equipment and technology related to workforce development programs at […]
Peak Leaf Colors in East Tennessee
Jefferson County is entering its peak leaf weeks, with orange, yellow and red leaves marking the local landscape. Those that are looking for great color should stick to the mid to lower elevations, as the higher elevations passed their peak in color last week. Local looking for a variety of color can find it in […]
Jefferson County Motorcycle Club 4-Way In No Way Out Raises Money for Christmas Presents for Children in Need
The Jefferson County Motorcycle Club 4 – Way in No Way Out, along with the New Market Grocery and Deli, hosted their first annual motorcycle ride to raise money for Christmas presents for the children in need in Jefferson County. The club played poker at each stop, drawing another card for the best hand. The […]
Standing Where Their Forefathers Once Stood
The Abner Baker Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of the Confederacy were on hand last week to honor a local Confederate soldier that had been laid to rest in Hopewell Cemetery in Dandridge. Darlene Hammond, President of the Knoxville Abner Baker Chapter 1404 of the United Daughter of the Confederacy, […]
Making Dandridge Elementary School Beautiful
Volunteers gathered outside Dandridge Elementary School early Saturday morning on November 2 to help plant trees in an effort to revamp the grounds. The beautification project, made possible by grants from Modern Woodmen of America, a not-for-profit fraternal financial service organization, was a goal set last year by the school’s PTO. Amy McFarlane, president of […]
Branner Cemetery Flag Dedication
The Branner Cemetery Flag Dedication was hosted on Friday, November 1, 2012, from 1:00 – 1:30 at the Glenmore Mansion, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The dedication had a large turn out with members of the local JCHS JROTC, local members of the historical society, law enforcement, school board, ECT, and many of the local media […]
Carson-Newman Univ. helps lead in energy program
Carson-Newman University is partnering with local power distributor Appalachian Electric Cooperative to be the first to launch the “Demand Response Program,” an initiative that will shed power on campus during peak power usage. According to Ondes Webster, Carson-Newman director of physical plant and construction manager, the power shedding provides a huge savings in energy costs […]
Threatening Weather No Obstacle For Jefferson County Trick-or-Treaters
High winds and a little rain did not dampen the Halloween spirit as trick-or-treaters made the rounds last Thursday evening. Several churches hosted trunk-or treat events and the Jefferson County Rescue Squad offered local children a safe option for a fun holiday. The Historic Town Square in Dandridge was filled with ghosts and goblins, as […]
Great American Country’s Nan Kelley Hosts “Taste of Autumn” to Benefit Sevier County United Way
The Gatlinburg Convention Center was filled with tasty food on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, as a Taste of Autumn came to everyone’s favorite burg. The annual event benefits the Sevier County United Way, which works to improve the lives of Sevier County residents with programs such as the Boys and Girls Club. New this year […]
Time To Fall Back
This weekend will provide the opportunity for a little extra sleep, as much of the Nation prepares for Day Light Savings Time to end. On Sunday, November 3, 2013, at 2 am, the time will fall back one hour, providing an extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning. The result of the time change will […]
JCHS Students Honored with Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
Thirty Jefferson County High School students have been honored as Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Winners. Students are selected for the award based on a show of athletic talent in one of 27 eligible sports, academic achievement and community service. This is the 20th year that the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Program has been […]
Vote for Billie Yardley as Today Show’s with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford Teacher of The Year
CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR BILLIE! Jefferson County High School Drama Teacher Billie Yardley was featured on the Today Show’s 10 am segment with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford. Mrs. Yardley, a long time student favorite, has been nominated for Today Show Teacher of the Year and she is a finalist! Katie […]
UPDATED COVERAGE of OPEN RECORDS SUIT
Fourteen Jefferson County residents filed suit in Chancery Court on Thursday, October 24, 2013, seeking access to meetings and records for the Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC) in Jefferson County. The suit alleges that EDOC has taken the funding and function of an arm of the government and, therefore, is subject to the same Open […]
