The Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library in Townsend will be holding its first children’s programs on Tuesday, August 4th. The Pre-School program will be for children ages 3 – 5 and will run from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.; the theme is Shapes, Colors, and Numbers. The After-School program will be for children in grades K [...]
Trula M. Burns, 1936-2009
July 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Mother of Marvin Burns and his wife, Donna of Townsend MARYVILLE, Tenn. – Trula M. Burns, age 73 of Rockford passed away, Friday, July 31, 2009 at the family home. Preceded in death by parents; John and Ida Bales; brothers, Bill, Bud and Paul Bales. Survived by husband of 54-years, Mayford Burns; daughter and son-in-law, [...]
Diane E. Skene, 1950-2009
July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Diane E. Skene, age 58, of Townsend, formerly of Bradenton, Fla., passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be deeply loved and missed by all who knew her. Survivors include: husband of 30 years, Garry Skene of Townsend; children, James M. & [...]
Ronald McDonald stresses reading at the library
July 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald “It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald!®” an entertaining and inspirational Ronald McDonald show addressing the topic of reading in a fun and relevant way for elementary school students, visited approximately 20 children today at the Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library in Townsend. Using magic, music, puppets, student participation, and [...]
Latest adventure craze to hit the world… globe riding!!!
July 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – ZORB, the sport of globe riding (rolling down a hill in a large inflatable globe) is the latest and greatest adventure activity to come out of New Zealand — that innovative little country at the bottom of the world that brought you Bungee Jumping, Hobbits, and a range of other crazy [...]
A new breed of real estate professionals helps clients buy green homes
July 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By June Soh WASHINGTON – Real estate experts say the “green building” trend that started when energy prices skyrocketed in recent years has not abated during the ongoing economic downturn. While homeowners and developers continue their quest for energy efficiency and cost savings from homes, a new breed of real estate agents is finding a [...]
TWRA, University of Memphis to conduct study on state’s rabbits and squirrels
July 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, along with the University of Memphis, will be conducting a study on the distribution of rabbit and squirrel species in Tennessee in the upcoming hunting season. Tennessee is home to three species of rabbits which are the eastern cottontail, Appalachian cottontail, and swamp rabbit. It is also home [...]
Cast selected for ‘Steel Magnolias’
July 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
MARYVILLE, Tenn. – Local auditions for the upcoming play Steel Magnolias have closed, and the cast and crew selected. Produced by Tom and Carole Ireland of the Foothills Community Players, the show is directed by John Cherry, and stage manager Josh Burson. “Congratulations to those who were cast and our thanks to all the beautiful, [...]
‘Boomarang Express’ is theme of Vacation Bible School
July 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Vacation Bible School Kinzel Springs Baptist Church is holding Vacation Bible School this week from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The church, located on E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy. in Townsend is inviting the community to participate. “It all comes back to Jesus” — Pastor Dean Mullins This year’s theme is ‘Boomarang Express,’ “It all comes back [...]