Top 5 Gifts for the Techi this season
Since the holiday’s are approaching quicker and quicker every year, people are already checking off their Christmas lists. Here are a few recommendations for the one’s you plan on gifting this year, specifically the techie in your life. First up on the list is the newly debuted Apple Ipad Air. The new model weighs in […]
Cyclones Blow Past Goal
Jefferson County students have been giving back to the community through the Christmas in Jefferson County Food and Toy Drive. Local schools were assigned a type of canned food to bring in to contribute to the program. White Pine School was asked to bring in 500 cans of soup and they went above and beyond […]
Jefferson City and the Historic Mossy Creek District Celebrate Jefferson City Hometown Christmas
The Mossy Creek Historic District in Jefferson City officially launched its Christmas Season last Saturday with their second annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Local churches, organizations and elected officials were on hand for the event. The stage in the Historic Mossy Creek area was alive with entertainment, as seasonal music was the choice of the […]
White Pine Kicks Off Christmas Season With Annual Parade
White Pine kicked off the Christmas Parade Season in Jefferson County on Saturday, December 7, 2013. The annual event started at dusk to showcase the beautifully lit floats and folks lined the streets in anticipation. Jefferson County High School Patriots Marching Band added a musical flair to the stretch of participants riding and driving through […]
2013 Jefferson County Patriots Honored
The Patriot Academy was the site of this year’s football banquet on Monday, November 25. Coaches, players, family, and friends all gathered in the cafeteria to honor and celebrate Jefferson County High School’s Patriot football players. Catered by Buddy’s Bar-B-Q, patrons enjoyed food and drinks while coaches from the freshman and varsity handed out awards […]
TDOT Moving Forward on High School Intersection Improvements
Tennessee Department of Transportation will be accepting bids on improvements to the intersection of Hwy 92 and Dumplin Valley. The Town of Dandridge recently partnered with Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Department of Education and TDOT, to improve the intersection of Hwy 92 and Dumplin Valley for a signal light project aimed at managing […]
Santa Makes Early Appearance at “Christmas In Dandridge”
Santa Claus came to Jefferson County last weekend to meet the local children and hear their special Christmas wishes. Madison J Photography provided free photos of the event, which was held at the Lollipop Shop in the Historic Town Square in Dandridge. Children of all ages poured into the candy filled store to see Santa […]
Small Business Saturday in Dandridge, TN
Following the frenzy of Black Friday, where Big Box retailers get a boost in their Holiday sales, Small Business Saturday caters to the independent retailers and offers them an equal opportunity at the post Thanksgiving spending. Saturday found the Historic Town Square in Dandridge fluttering with activity, as shoppers came looking for something unique. Several […]
Students Raise Funds for FFA with Pecans and a Coon Hunt
Jefferson County High School’s Future Farmers of America held a fundraiser last weekend at the Jefferson Farmer’s Co-Op. Beyond braving the frigid temperatures to sell bags of pecans, which will help with projects throughout the year, they also hosted a raccoon hunt. Around three dozens teams of hunting enthusiasts and novices participated in the hunt, […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers “Fill The Trunk” with Toys for Christmas in Jefferson County
The Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Club came together for a great reason last weekend, as they hosted their annual Fill the Trunk With Toys event. Car enthusiasts came out to share their passion for beautiful automobiles and give something back to the community, as well. The active group will donate the bounty from the event […]
Elves Ride To Raise Money For Appalachian Outreach
Appalachian Outreach had some special help last weekend with their 4.5 k bike ride from the Elf Shoppe in Jefferson City, through the local streets. Joyful elves of all sizes heralded the event from the sidewalk in front of the Elf Shoppe, with ringing bells and happily caroling voices. Local Businessman Ed Franklin was joined […]
New Market Business Gives Back To Community
In the spirit of thankfulness and community giving, one New Market man gave back in a big way to the New Market Community. Brent Spencer, with the assistance of the New Market Volunteer Fire Department, handed out food to needy families, just in time for Thanksgiving. The Saturday morning charitable event was appreciatively received by […]
Jefferson County EMS Receives Region II Directors Association Service Of The Year Award
Jefferson County EMS received the Region II EMS Directors Association 2013 Service of the Year Award during the Association’s annual conference, held in Gatlinburg November 21-22. The award recognized Jefferson County EMS for their progressive protocols that offer patients the most up-to-date medical and trauma care; trailblazing utilization of new equipment such as the recently […]
Jefferson County Clerk Rick Farrar Announces Retirement After 35 Years of Service
For 35 years, Rick Farrar has served as the Jefferson County Court Clerk; this year, he has decided to hang up his hat and retire. When he was first elected in 1978, there were three typewriters in his office. To create a title on a vehicle, Farrar and his staff would work on these typewriters […]
First Runners In The Race To Election Year 2014
Friday, November 22, 2013, was the first day for potential candidates to pick up petitions for the local Primary Elections. Though some elected offices such as School Board, County Commission and Highway Commission are not party affiliated and will only be presented once, in August 2014, for vote, most elected local offices will run in […]
Twenty-Fifth Annual Christmas In Dandridge
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Historic Town Square in Dandridge, as the lights of the Season are already burning brightly. Dandridge kicked off the Twenty-fifth annual Christmas in Dandridge with the opening ceremony on Thursday evening, November 21, 2013. Dandridge Mayor Gantte offered the Welcome to community members that […]
