Patriots Fall After Valiant Effort To South Doyle 14-28
Leroy Shannon Field in Dandridge, Tennessee, saw opening night action as the Jefferson County Patriots squared off against the South Doyle Cherokees. First quarter of Season 2013 in Dumplin Valley started out good for the Patriots, as South Doyle Kicked off to Jefferson County and Jefferson County answered with an eighty-five yard touchdown carry by […]
Carson-Newman University’s 11th Biennial Art Faculty Exhibition
On Friday, Carson-Newman University held the grand opening of the Omega Gallery to the pubic for an art exhibition. The exhibition of choice was one that is only offered every two years, the faculty exhibition, and all professors are required to keep working in their field and present their work. The faculty exhibition is one […]
Dandridge Tennessee’s MUSIC ON THE TOWN Kicks Off with Paula Michelle & Matt Cordell
Thursday was a great night for music, and the packed lawn behind Town Hall in Dandridge’s Historic Town Square was proof that Music on the Town 2013 has begun. Music on the Town is an every Thursday evening in September event and a wonderful way to kick off fall in Jefferson County. The entertainment is […]
Jefferson Middle School Crowns Homecoming Queen
The Jefferson Middle School Elks hosted the White Pine Cyclones for their homecoming game. The game started with the Elks receiving the kick from the Cyclones. Within in the first few minutes of the game the Elks put a touchdown on the board. Continuing to put numbers on the board, they ended the first half […]
Saying Good-Bye To Summer 2013
Labor Day is a Federal Holiday that is celebrated the first Monday in September. It was initiated as a time to celebrate unionized labor’s contributions to the American economy, however it has also become widely known as the unofficial end of summer. As Summer 2013 comes to a close and we prepare to welcome Fall […]
ACT Scores Up for Jefferson County Students
Jefferson County High School has received the combined ACT score for the Class of 2013 and it shows a 1.7 increase over the 2012 scores. The Class Composite for 2013 graduates was 19.8, up from 18.1 in 2012. Students in the Class of 2013, which graduated in May, took the ACT test in the spring […]
First Game, First Road Trip, First Victory! – Patriots Defeat Central Bobcats 32-20
It is definitely football time in Tennessee! With the Jefferson County Patriots opening up the season at the Dan Y. Boring Stadium with a smashing victory, the Patriots looked determined to go to the post season. Jefferson County Patriots took on the Central High School Bobcat’s at the Bobcat’s home turf, on Thursday evening. The […]
Four Night Music Festival at Dandridge Point Marina & Lakeside Grill
Dandridge Point Marina and Lakeside @ The Point will be sending off the summer of 2013 in style with a four night music festival. Thursday evening The Point will have The Fairfield Union Band kick starting the Labor Day weekend (6:30-10:30pm) into high gear. On Friday, The Fugitives will bring their sound to Lakeside (7-11pm) […]
Former New Market City Employee Arrested for Two Counts of Theft Over $10k and Official Misconduct
According to information released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, a former employee of the City of New Market was arrested on August 27, 2013 for two counts of theft over $10,000 and four counts of Official Misconduct. The TBI reported that Melissa Robin Parker, age 43, of New Market surrendered herself to TBI agents. […]
175 Foot Generator Passes Through Jefferson City
Those driving in Jefferson City on Monday evening may have noticed a large generator transport that delayed traffic in the area. In route to Greenville from Knoxville, the generator was expected to take more than eight hours to make the 42 mile trip from Forks of the River Industrial Park to Morristown. The motorcade spent […]
Access-Life EXPO at The Point Marina
The Access-Life EXPO, an annual event that encourages people living with disabilities and their families to meet and develop relationships with the Christian community, was held at The Point Marina in Dandridge on Sunday afternoon. Around six hundred participants were pre registered for the outdoor event and there were several dozen others that registered the […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers Annual Bush’s Car Show
Mossy Creek Cruzers gathered at the field behind the Bush Visitor Center in Chestnut Hill. Dozens of antique cars were on hand for enthusiasts to appreciate, as owners filled the field with the automotive beauties. Prizes were awarded to the top vehicles at the event, and door prizes were given to event goers. A portion […]
White Pine School Open House “a la Mode”
This past Thursday, White Pine Middle and Elementary School hosted their annual open house to inform parents of what is occurring throughout the school year. The PTO, Parent Teacher Organization, addressed school fundraising including the fairly new 5K event. Last year, White Pine held a Cyclone Storm Run. However, this year the school is switching […]
Common Core – Jefferson County Students See Curriculum Change
Parents and students may have noticed a difference in the tasks that are a part of this year’s academic curriculum, as the Jefferson County School System moves to a Common Core Curriculum. The Common Core initiative is led by the National Governor’s Association, has been adopted in 45 States and is designed to bring continuity […]
Jefferson County Fair Wraps Up With Demolition Derby
Friday night was the annual 4/6 cylinder Demolition Derby at the Jefferson County Fair. The night began with a new event, the Lawn Mower Derby, followed by the Powder Puff Derby and ending with the main event. While the Lawn Mower Derby only found 4 participants this year, it was a successful first year for […]
School Board Meets At New Patriot Academy – Energy Audit Savings Discussed
The Jefferson County School Board met on August 22, 2013, at the new Patriot Academy. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Lowery and Vines. Special Focus for the evening was on the new Patriot Academy. Chase Burke, a freshman at the Patriot […]
