From the February 4, 2010, Standard Banner (Jefferson City) --

Local residents [or anybody else -- Webmistress] are invited to submit stories dealing with the history of Jefferson County, or their community, to be published in a regular historical column called "A Touch of Time."

The column is a joint project of The Standard Banner and the Jefferson County Historical Society.

Particularly needed are historical stories dealing with New Market, Strawberry Plains, Dandridge, or White Pine.

To submit a story, simply write or type it out, and either mail it or email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , C-N Box 71997, Jefferson City, TN 37760.

Questions about the column may be addressed to Lang at (865) 471-3542.

Note from the Webmistress: They like "old" history as well as "new" history. Stories from individuals' recollections of life in Jefferson County are especially interesting to read. Even a couple of paragraphs will be welcomed if they contain something with historical value.

Special request: If you send something to the paper, please e-mail a copy to the Webmistress for inclusion on this Web site. Most of our visitors live away, so they don't get to read the paper.