Vols Punish Mocs, 45-10
It was homecoming on the hill on Saturday afternoon and, after losing three straight games, big brother took its frustration out on little brother. It started early, after the Mocs first drive went nowhere they were forced to punt. Vols punt return man, Cameron Sutton, returned the punt 42 yards down to the Mocs 38-yard […]
Historic Mossy Creek Celebrates Old Time Saturday
The streets of the Historic Mossy Creek District were filled on Saturday, October 4, 2014, as Old Time Saturday came to the city. A highly anticipated annual event, this year’s street fair brought out crafters, dancers and antique car enthusiasts who set up shop on the streets of the old city. In addition to the […]
Clans Gather To Celebrate The Scots-Irish Music Festival 2014
The annual Scots-Irish Festival came to the historic town square in Dandridge on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Kilts and clans were in abundance as the streets filled with revelers. Always well attended, this year’s Festival did not disappoint and early estimations from vendors indicate that this might be a record breaking year for attendance. For […]
JCHS 2014 Homecoming Court
Jefferson County High School will celebrate their Homecoming this Friday and the week will be full of spirit building fun working up to the game. One of the highlights of Homecoming is the crowning of the Queen. This year fourteen lovely young ladies, in grades 9-12, represent the student body as members of the 2014 […]
Medal Of Honor Recipients Land In Jefferson County
Jefferson County High School students, faculty and staff were privileged, on Friday, September 12, 2014, with the presence of Medal of Honor recipients Harold Frits and Jay Vargas. Colonel Fritz and Colonel Vargas are two of only 78 living recipients of the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for valor in action against […]
Celebrating With Wyatt
Wyatt Crippen has captured the heart of many residents of Jefferson County and beyond. The young boy, who is fighting his third bout with a debilitating brain tumor, is on the daily prayer list for many local churches. During the many months of treatment, Wyatt has been more stoic than any child should have to […]
Rocky Topped
The Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Arkansas State Red Wolves Saturday afternoon in front of an announced crowd of just over 99,000 at Neyland Stadium. The Red Wolves hung around in the contest throughout, but in the end it was all Vols, as they won, 34-19. Head Coach Butch Jones applauded his team efforts specifically on […]
Local Officials Take Oath Of Office
Jefferson County officials elected in the August race took the oath of office on September 2, 2014 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Daryle Keck, acting Director of the Chamber of Commerce, gave the opening statements, as well as the prayer and pledge of allegiance. Following brief addresses by current officials, Judge Duane Slone swore […]
Judge Sloan Swears In Sheriff’s Department & Circuit Court Clerk
Jefferson County Sheriff GW “Bud” McCoig, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Detective’s and Officers, Circuit Court Clerk Penny Murphy, her staff and Court Commissioners were officially sworn in on Thursday, August 28, 2014 by Judge Dewayne Slone. The ceremony took place in the Courtroom of the Justice Center and was held prior to the September 2nd […]
Chloe Hubbard Crowned Fairest Of The Fair
The girls were pretty, the lights were bright and the music was country at the Jefferson County Fair on Saturday evening, as Fairest of the Fair took the center stage in the Biddle Pavilion. The headline event of the evening was the first out on stage, as five lovely young ladies competed for the title […]
Crowning Continues At Friday Night’s Fair
Friday evening was all about the little girls, as five pageants were held in the Carl Biddle Pavilion. A popular event for the Fair, parents, grandparents and friends lines the pavilion to cheer on their favorite contestant. Girls from the ages of one day to six months competed for Baby Petite 2014 and Braylee Hope […]
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 […]
