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Already Decorating for Christmas

I have noticed that several places, including the Jefferson County Courthouse, have already begun decorating for Christmas. Is this happening earlier this year? And if it is, do you have any idea why? I have also noticed that there are some signs of Christmas already gracing the Historic Town Square in Dandridge. Because Thanksgiving is […]

The Buzzz!!

The Buzzz!!

The Buzz this week is about policy. The head governmental hive will meet this week and tensions are flying high in the swarm. Beyond the sticky situation involving legal eagles, trust among the drones is at an all time low. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that some are feeling edgy enough to open […]

PUBLIC NOTICE – Advertisement for Bids

PUBLIC NOTICE – Advertisement for Bids

Advertisement for Bids: Rentenbach Constructors Incorporated, Construction Manager for the Jefferson County School Board, is hereby soliciting bids for the Asbestos-Containing Materials Abatement for the existing buildings at the Jefferson County High School, 115 West Dumplin Valley Road, Jefferson County, TN. Interested bidders should contact Doug Pettit at 865-546-2440 or by email dbpettit@rentenbach.com. Bids will […]

Christmas in Dandridge Calendar of Events offers Variety of Activities this Season

Dandridge invites everyone to join in the fun and festivities for their Annual Christmas in Dandridge Events.  The season begins with the official Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 21st, hosted on the Jefferson County Courthouse Steps.  In keeping with the entire Holiday Season of celebration, the Dandridge Ministerial Association will host the tree-lighting with a […]

Carson-Newman University to present annual Oratorio, November 19, 2013

Carson-Newman University and Morristown East High School will team with members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to present this year’s annual Music Department Oratorio on Tuesday, Nov. 19. “For many, this will begin their holiday season,” said Dr. Eric Thorson, director of several of Carson-Newman’s vocal groups and the oratorio’s conductor. The evening begins at […]

Dining with Democrats, December 6, 2013

Dining with Democrats, December 6, 2013

The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites county Democrats to gather for our December First Friday Dining With Democrats dutch treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, December 6, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant in Dandridge. We will be gathering and eating in the large center room. Reservations are helpful and can be made […]

Obama Administration’s Health Care “Fix” May Have Problematic Consequences

Obama Administration’s Health Care “Fix” May Have Problematic Consequences

U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., released the following statement this week in reaction to President Obama announcing administrative changes to his health care law. “I’m glad President Obama is attempting to make good on a promise he made repeatedly to the American people, but it only offers temporary relief. Those who have received cancellation notices […]

Carson-Newman University receives ETPA Award for historic gym restoration

Carson-Newman University receives ETPA Award for historic gym restoration

On Friday, Nov. 8, The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA) presented Carson-Newman University with a 2013 ETPA Award for its efforts in renovating its second oldest building on campus, Butler-Blanc Gymnasium. “This project demonstrates that academic institutions can reuse historic buildings and partner with volunteer groups,” said Ethiel Garlington, director of Preservation Field Services with […]

Eagles topple Limestone and advance to NCAA Sweet 16

Eagles topple Limestone and advance to NCAA Sweet 16

Carson-Newman (14-5) took down no. 13 Limestone () 3-2 on the Saints’ home turf Saturday afternoon to proceed to the Sweet 16. “It was a great result for us, and a great result for the boys,” Carson-Newman head soccer coach Richard Moodie said. “The best team won. We deserved every minute of it.” In the […]

LADY EAGLES RALLY PAST KING 78-75

The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (2-1) women’s basketball team rallied from a 75-71 deficit with 49 seconds left to play only to see the Lady Eagles score the last seven points of the game with a come-from-behind 78-75 victory over the King Tornado (1-1) at the Student Center Complex on Saturday night. With 22 seconds left […]

Park Reminds Visitors how to Safely View Wildlife

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials remind park visitors to exercise caution as they view and photograph wildlife to best protect both the animals and themselves. Park Rangers have recently received numerous reports of increased interactions between visitors and wildlife such as bears, white-tailed deer, and elk. Park Rangers encourage visitors to use binoculars, spotting […]

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County, TN E-911 Board Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County, TN E-911 Board Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE The regular scheduled meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on Thursday November 21, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Center 911 Conference Room 581 W. Old AJ Hwy New Market TN 37820. Justin Crowther Director, Jefferson County 911 475-4911 11/16/2013 – 11/21/2013  

Fill the Truck with Toys Car Show Saturday, November 23, 2013

The Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Club of Jefferson County was started in 2012. It is the intent of The Club to share in the fellowship of our communities by donating to charities and families in need. On Saturday, November 23, The Mossy Creek Cruzers is sponsoring a car show called “Fill the Truck with Toys”. […]

Library in Strawberry Plains Receives Grant for Major Expansion Project

Library patrons in Strawberry Plains and surrounding communities will soon have a bigger and better library, thanks in part to a grant from the Secretary of State’s office. The office is providing a $5,000 grant to assist with the expansion and renovation of the Parrott-Wood Memorial Library in Strawberry Plains. Jefferson County government is also […]

“County Commission Ranking System” Rankles Some Commissioners

“County Commission Ranking System” Rankles Some Commissioners

The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Monthly Work Session on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tabor, Dockery, Solomon, Kesterson and Barriero. No citizens requested to address the Commission. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri […]

Budget Committee – Insurance Dollars for JCHS Roof Collapse Still Being Negotiated

Budget Committee – Insurance Dollars for JCHS Roof Collapse Still Being Negotiated

The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Sitting in for Committee Member Dockery was Commissioner Tucker.  Following a Motion by Baxley and 2nd by Akard, the Committee Approved the Minutes of the October 15th meeting. […]