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Mayor Mitch Cain Speaks to Local Scouts Troop

by City of Jefferson City | Sep 16, 2022 | Community, Residents

Mayor Mitch Cain speaks to local Scouts about the local economy and how Scouts can make a difference in improving their communities.

Local BSA Troop 194 in Jefferson City is working on building a better community. Recently the Scouts asked the Mayor questions about the growth of Jefferson City, and how they can make a difference. A good discussion ensued with Mayor Cain saying “This is a great example of young people being involved and they have the power to make it happen”.

Life, Liberty, and Love: 2021 National Day of Prayer

by City of Jefferson City | May 7, 2021 | Announcements, Community

At 8 AM on Wednesday, May 6, 2021, about 60 citizens gathering at the City Center for the National Day of Prayer event. This year’s event, which was themed Life, Liberty, and Love, featured students from Heritage Fellowship Christian School and 8 local pastors and ministry leaders who provided specific prayers for our city and its citizens. Here’s the full event detail.

Welcome
- City Mayor Mitch Cain
- County Mayor Mark Potts
Introduction of theme: Life, Liberty, Love
- Students from Heritage Christian Academy
Prayers
- Churches and Community Ministries – Charles (Appalachian Outreach)
- Business and Economy – George Miller (Pastor, Grace Point)
- Schools and CNU – Sheila Wiggins (Habitat for Humanity)
- Medical Community and First Responders – Jimmy Inman (Pastor, True Life)
- Jefferson City citizens, employees, and administrators – Daniel Iwanowycz (Associate Pastor, Faith Baptist)
- Jefferson County and Our Military – Toy Wall (Pastor of Providence Church)
- Song
- Prayer of Blessing for Jefferson City and County, Tennessee, and our Nation – Dr. Charles Fowler (President, Carson-Newman University)

Jefferson City woman singing a music selection at National Day of Prayer 2021

Janette Parish from Faith Baptist Church who sang a special music selection

Tony Walls, Pastor of Providence Church in Jefferson City

Students of Heritage Fellowship Christian School

Thank You to Our Frontline Workers & Healthcare Heroes

by City of Jefferson City | Jan 22, 2021 | Announcements, Community

From all of us in our community

We’re proud of all the hard work our frontline workers & healthcare heroes put forth every day to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of our community. Thank you to each of you! We’re grateful and fortunate to have you in our community!

A Message from Carson-Newman University

A staple of our community, members of the Carson-Newman University family extend their support, thank yous, and gratefulness to healthcare workers.

Monday Night at Grace Point Baptist Church

Members of Grace Point Baptist Church celebrated healthcare workers outside of Jefferson Memorial Hospital.

members of grace point baptist church in talbott outside of jefferson memorial hospital in jefferson city celebrating healthcare workers

Tuesday Morning with AEC

The linemen of Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) cheering on our healthcare workers!

linemen of appalachian electric cheering on healthcare workers

Tuesday Evening with Heritage Fellowship Church

Members of Heritage Fellowship Church greeted healthcare workers with a crowd of cheers as they left on Tuesday evening. WBIR TV 10 also spent the evening with us!

Members of Heritage Fellowship Church in Jefferson City cheering on healthcare workers outside of Jefferson Memorial Hospital

Wednesday Evening with Providence Church

On a cold, rainy night, members of Providence Church came together to honor our healthcare heroes outside of the hospital.

Thursday Evening with True Life Baptist Church

Members of True Life Baptist Church braved a cold January morning to cheer on and encourage healthcare workers with honking horns, flashing lights, and signs.

Friday Morning with Jefferson City Firefighters

Jefferson City Firefighters rolled out in 17 degree weather to participate in the celebration of Frontline, First Responder, and Healthcare Workers. These first responders took time to encourage and support our hospital workers.