Sep 15, 2023 | Community, Community Events, Residents
Jefferson County is growing, and your Mayor and County Commissioners want citizens’ input on managing this growth. The Mayor and Commissioners are undertaking a community engagement effort to obtain this input. The project aims to receive feedback on how...
Aug 10, 2022 | Community, History
Douglas Lake, located at the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains, is a scenic location with a fascinating history. Today, Douglas Lake is a leisurely place ideal for fishing and boating, but it wasn’t always that way. This manmade body of water was the center of...
Jul 14, 2022 | Community, Residents
According to the America Public Works Association, “public works is the combinations of physical assets, management practices, policies, and personnel necessary for government to provide and sustain structures and services essential to the welfare and acceptable...
Jun 21, 2022 | Community, Residents
The number of individuals and families relocating to new cities and states has been on the rise over the last few years. According to data collected by the United States Postal Service, there was a 3.3% increase in permanent address changes between 2019 and 2020 and...
May 11, 2022 | Community, Residents, Tourism
As the weather begins to warm up across Tennessee, people everywhere are flocking outdoors. What better way is there to spend a sunny day than fishing on Douglas Lake? Here in White Pine, we pride ourselves on the natural beauty that surrounds our town, and we love to...
Apr 29, 2022 | Community, Tourism
The quaint town of White Pine is nestled in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the southern United States. Just minutes from the Smoky Mountains and the scenic Tennessee River, White Pine is the perfect small-town getaway all year long, and especially during...
Apr 19, 2022 | Community, Residents, Tourism
What is the secret to happiness? This is a question that has been asked by philosophers, soul searchers, mental health professionals, and anyone facing those “in a funk” moments that come and go as we age, experience different trials, and celebrate milestones. That...
Apr 1, 2022 | Community, Residents, Tourism
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, you may be thinking about getting outside or finding fun activities to occupy your time in the summer months. Whatever you may be looking for, White Pine has got you covered. From warm weather activities like boating...
Mar 17, 2022 | Community, Residents
These days, more and more people are having to make decisions regarding their futures, and more specifically, the future of where they will live when they retire. Deciding where to retire to can not only be confusing, but downright frustrating if you aren’t exactly...
