Jefferson County Fair Kicks Off With Pageants
The Jefferson County Fair kicked off its 2014 season on Thursday evening and one highlight of the night was the first evening of pageants. Six Pageants were scheduled for Thursday, with five of the six featuring boys from the age of one day to six years. One of the more popular little girl’s pageants, Petite […]
Century Farm Owners Honored
A group of local farmers were recognized at the Jefferson County Fair on opening night. These farmers represented farms that have been in operation in Jefferson County, as well as Hamblen and Grainger Counties, for more than 100 years. Criteria included that a member or descendant of the original family still operate the farm and […]
Judge Strand Honored At 31st Joint Conference On Juvenile Justice
Judge Benjamin Strand was honored with a proclamation issued by the state legislature and the President’s Award at the 31st annual Joint Conference on Juvenile Justice at Park Vista in Gatlinburg. Strand was one of several in the legal and criminal justice profession to receive honors. Since 1998, Strand has served on the general sessions, […]
July 31 Officially Billy Mitchell Day In Jefferson County
After a long career in public service for Jefferson County, Billy Mitchell has retired. Mitchell is a veteran employee with 39 years of dedication to the people of Jefferson County, as well as his fellow co workers, and they were pleased to be able to send him off with a luncheon on Thursday, Billy’s last […]
KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS
The 2014 Mountain Music Kids Fishing tournament held at Douglas Dam TVA launch ramp was an over whelming success. The tournament has been held for 24 years for kids and is one of the largest kid’s fishing tournaments in the country, conducted solely by contributions and donations from business’s and individuals. All the money raised […]
… And The Lake Shook!
On July 3rd the waters of Douglas Lake were certainly rocking as Shakin’ the Lake 2014 came to Dandridge. It was an up and down year for the annual event, having trouble finding financial footing when funding contributions from the Town fell short of their requested contribution, resulting in the initial cancellation of the highly […]
Parades Across The County For The 4th
Jefferson County came out to celebrate July 4th, as both White Pine and Jefferson City hosted Parades. The community events offered the opportunity for residents of all ages to enjoy the festive atmosphere surrounding Independence Day. Red, White and Blue were the colors of the day, as the local parade lines marched down the city […]
Girls.. Girls.. Girls.. at The Shepard Inn
Though Sunday may be Father’s Day, Friday evening was certainly ladies night in the Historic Town Square in Dandridge, as the Shepard Inn, in conjunction with Appalachian Training Center for Healing Arts ATCHASPA, hosted a girls’ night out. Ladies filled the historic Shepard Inn looking for an evening of pampering and it was delivered in […]
White Pine Celebrates Golden Achievement with Congressman Phil Roe, M.D.
White Pine School honored students with a Golden Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Director of Jefferson County Schools, Dr. Charles Edmonds, and White Pine School Principal Walker were on hand to congratulate students on their academic achievement in the 2013-2014 school year. Keynote Speaker for the event was U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. […]
Cruisin’ & Groovin’ Saturday in Historic Town Square
The Historic Town Square was rockin’ in Dandridge on Saturday, as Cruisin’ and Groovin’ came to town. Antique cars lined the streets and antique car lovers strolled the sidewalks perusing the beauties. Music of the era added to the feel and the almost postcard atmosphere that gave a nod to an era when timed moved […]
JCHS Senior Honor’s Day
The Jefferson County High School Class of 2014 Honor’s Day was held recently at Carson Newman Univeristy. Fiona Scruggs, Patriot Events Council Representative, gave the Welcome and Jefferson County High School Principal Dr. Scott Walker gave the Opening Address. Bob Jenkins was award the 2014 Community Patriot Award for his longstanding contributions to Jefferson County […]
JCHS Undergraduate Honors Night
Jefferson County High School Undergraduates were honored for excellent academic and special area achievement on Wednesday evening, April 30, 2014. The annual event was hosted by Carson-Newman University and highlighted the best of the best of the 2013-2014 school year. Dr. Charles Edmonds, Director of Jefferson County Schools, as well as Dr. Scott Walker, Principal […]
8th Grade Girls Recognized in Red vs. Blue
JC Red and JC Blue went head to head on Saturday for a little in County competition in middle school girl’s softball. Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity saw action at the Field of Dreams in Dandridge on Saturday afternoon. JC Red came out the victor of the challenge, leading JC Blue 8-3 to seal […]
JCHS Auditorium Named ‘James D. Swann Performing Arts Center’
The Jefferson County School Board officially named the new Jefferson County High School auditorium the James D. Swann Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 24, 2014. School Board Members unanimously approved the Motion of Board Member Randy Bradley and 2nd of Judy Cavanah to name the new addition after the former Jefferson County High School […]
Standing Room Only at DES PTO Spring Fling
The Dandridge Elementary School PTO held their annual Spring Fling on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the school. Though the majority of the scheduled events took place inside, due to rainy weather, it didn’t dampen the crowd. Families, students, teachers and volunteers packed the event, making it a standing room only success for the PTO. […]
GOP Hosts Annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner
The Jefferson County Republican Party gathered on Friday, March 21, 2014 for their annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner. Hosted at Stokely Memorial Cafeteria on Carson Newman University Campus, the grand old party packed the dining room. Jefferson County Republican Party Chairwoman Paula Rugel Gibson offered the welcome and acknowledged a host of elected officials, as well […]
