Dandridge Streets Fill With Ghosts And Goblins Halloween Night
Ghosts and goblins, witches, super heroes and zombies of every shape and size roamed the streets on Saturday evening in search of something sweet. They scoured neighborhoods, church parking lots and businesses in their quest to fill their candy bucket to the brim and nary one pumpkin lit house was left untouched. As was the […]
JCHS & Patriot Academy Presents 2015 Homecoming Court
The homecoming court of the Jefferson County High School and Patriot Academy was elected by popular vote of each class: Representing the Patriot Academy and the Freshmen Class Erin Bailey – is the daughter of Scott & Michelle Walker of Jefferson City and Russ & Molly Bailey of Morristown. She is a member of First […]
Pageant Nights At Jefferson County Fair
Pageant nights are always a highlight of the Jefferson County Fair and this year was no exception. Contestants from tots to teens came out in their finest to compete for the title and crown in their respective catagories. This year’s list of winners includes- Petite Prince-Zayne Humphreys, 1st runner up Gage Weld, 2nd runner up […]
Hollie McGhee Crowned Fairest Of The Fair 2015
Hollie McGhee was crowned Fairest Of The Fair 2015 this past weekend at the Jefferson County Fair. Hollie is the 16 year old daughter of David and Cindy McGhee of New Market. She is a rising Junior and honor student at Jefferson County High School. In the fall she will be entering Walter State Community […]
Happy Birthday, White Pine!
White Pine celebrated its 100th birthday on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Officials closed down the streets in the city proper for a festival that boasted music, food, arts and crafts, antique cars and, of course, the history of White Pine. It was a party fit for a centennial celebration, with residents and visitors coming out […]
June Jubilee Returns To Dandridge
June Jubilee made its first appearance in Historic Dandridge in several years on Saturday, June 20, 2015. The streets of the historic town square were packed early, as locals and visitors came out in abundance to welcome the beloved street fair back to Town. More than 50 vendors were on hand offering everything from delicious […]
FOP #61 Holds Annual Memorial Ride
The local Fraternal Order of Police #61 held their annual memorial ride on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Leaving out from the Jefferson County Co op, dozens of officers filed single file, lights on, to their destination at Douglas Dam where they held a memorial service honoring those that have fallen this year in the line […]
Magical Season Comes To An End
When Jefferson County opened the softball season against Farragut back on March 9th, not many believed the ride that this softball team would end up on. “After that first game of the season I wouldn’t have believed we would be where we are,” Jefferson County Head Coach Hillary Howard said after her team won the […]
Republican Party Of Jefferson County Holds Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
The Jefferson County Republican Party hosted their annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner on May 15, 2015 at Carson Newman University. St ate Senator Mark Green, MD, representing the 22 district, was the Key Note Speaker for the evening. Beyond his outstanding record of military service and founding a highly successful company, Senator Green has the unique […]
Honors Night For Jefferson County High School Class Of 2015
Jefferson County High School Class of 2015 were recently honored with an awards evening at Carson Newman University. Over 300 students were recognized for their accomplishments and scholarships, as the best of the best of 2015. Listed in order presented and pictured- Community Service Award-Bree Eccles, Logan Miller and Ashley Taylor Community Patriot Award-EM and […]
Green and Black Was on the Attack: Small Town Karate School Wins Big in Kentucky
On a Saturday in Kentucky that was consumed by the sounds of horses racing at Churchill Downs and boxing fans around the world debating the outcome of the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight, the Elite Martial Arts Challenge was hosting the 2015 Kentucky State Championship, Open Martial Arts Tournament in Berea Kentucky. In attendance was Charles […]
The Dallas Mad Hatters’ Event
Darlings, each year my readers ask when an article for the Mad Hatters’ Event for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will be in my column. Well, it is that time again! This year more of the event is presented, the table settings, the menu, winner of the BEST of SHOW […]
Defense Shines in Orange and White Game
The Vols held their annual Spring game Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Potential hail and possible tornadoes didn’t deter Vol Nation one bit from seeing team #119. With a little over 63,000 on hand to see the Vols final outing of the Spring, the Vols defensive unit stepped up and stepped out, allowing just 194 yards […]
2015 Jefferson County FFA Tractor Pull
Those looking for a little excitement and the roar of a good engine were not disappointed Saturday as the annual FFA Tractor and Truck Pull came to the Jefferson County Fair Grounds. The mix of food, fun and a little friendly competition were the order of the day, as enthusiasts packed the bleachers in the […]
