UETHDA announces commodity distributions for March
F The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency will have their upcoming Commodity Distributions at the following locations in the Lakeway Area during March: • Greeneville (Greene County) – Friday, March 10 at Eastview Recreation Center, located at 456 East…
Encore’s Velveteen Rabbit to open in March
F Encore Theatrical Company’s (ETC) production of “The Velveteen Rabbit” will open the first weekend of March. The production of the classic “The Velveteen Rabbit” is the story of a stuffed rabbit toy that wants to become a real rabbit.…
4thirTEEN hosts second ‘There is HOPE’ event with guest speaker, Tim Tebow
F Last year, over 4,000 people filled Freedom Hall for the first “There is HOPE” event hosted by 4thirTEEN with guest speaker, former NFL player, author, Heisman Trophy winner and two-time NCAA National Football Champion, Tim Tebow. This event made…
Church News
Fernwood Baptist Church on Fernwood Road in Morristown is in Revival beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. Everyone is invited. Evangelists Brandon Brewer and Billy Westmoreland will be bringing the messages. The Friendship Quartet from Sneedville will be singing at the…
Man charged in rape of child
F A Russellville man is facing charges related to child rape that allegedly occurred around the end of November, 2022. According to a report from the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office, Kevin Bryan Matthews, 32, has been charged. In a referral…
FATA to host closing ceremony Sunday
F The From Africa to Appalachia Foundation (FATA) is hosting a Closing Celebration for this year’s exhibit, “Defy the Color Gray” on Sunday, February 26, at 3 pm at Rose Center. In addition to providing a final opportunity to view…
Former Washburn principal named Union Director of Schools
F Former Washburn principal Greg Clay was recently named the new Director of Schools for Union County. Greg Clay was born and raised in the Tater Valley community and attended Washburn School. He is in his 26th year in education.…
Baby box truly a safe haven
We have seen government at its best, and that’s when it works. Last week, an infant was anonymously dropped off at a Safe Haven Baby Box, a surrender location for unwanted babies. This is a good thing, as that’s exactly…
Michael Shepard
Michael Shepard, age 32, passed away February 20th, 2023 in Maynardville, TN. Cremation arrangements provided by Dockery-Senter Funeral Home.
Marti Denton Elder
Marti Denton Elder, age 81 of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 at Turkey Creek Medical Center following a brief illness. She was an active and faithful member of the French Broad Community Church and was a retired…

