Jefferson County Athletes Ready for Winning Seasons – Meet The Patriots This Saturday
Though students are just starting to get into the swing of the new school year, Jefferson County High School Fall athletes are already in hot pursuit of a winning season. Golfers were hitting the links well before the first school buses were gassing up for the year and soccer has already seen their opening game. […]
Public Meeting Scheduled for State Route 92 Bridge Project – Dandridge, August 15, 2013
On Thursday, August 15th, TDOT will hold a public meeting concerning a future project to replace the State Route 92 Bridge over the French Broad River in Dandridge, TN in Jefferson County. The purpose of the meeting is to present TDOT’s recommended alternative to replace the existing bridge and to gather public input on the […]
Rehabilitation of I-40 Bridge in Jefferson County Continues – Traffic Alert, August 11, 2013
On Sunday, August 11th, lane closures will begin on the I-40 Bridge over the French Broad River in Jefferson County, near Mile Marker 424. One lane will remain open for eastbound and westbound traffic. Motorists should be aware that backups are likely during peak travel hours. Lane closures are expected to remain in place for […]
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Pro-Growth and Pro-Agriculture
Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate passed a commonsense immigration reform measure in a strongly bipartisan fashion. This was an important step in the right direction – especially for producers, farm workers and rural communities. The historic legislation passed by the Senate provides a pathway to earned citizenship for the 11 million people who are […]
Princeton Review names Carson-Newman “Best in the Southeast”
The Princeton Review: Carson-Newman University one of the “Best in the Southeast” The Princeton Review has named Carson-Newman University as one of the best schools in the Southeast. The education services company recognized the nation’s top quarter of higher education institutions in their “2014 Best Colleges: Region by Region” list. “We are very pleased to […]
NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION – TOWN ADMINISTRATOR – Town of Dandridge, Tennessee
NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION TOWN ADMINISTRATOR – Town of Dandridge, Tennessee The Town Administrator position is an appointed position of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and serves at the will of the Board. This position is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town and responsible to the Board for the administration of all town […]
Jefferson County Fair Celebrates 70 Years, Aug 15-24, 2013
August 15 – 24, 2013 ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUN? Gates Open at 5 P.M (info (865)475-8805)
First Day For Patriot Academy
Monday marked the nearing end of summer for the incoming Jefferson County High School freshman class. The students arrived to the Freshman Academy at 9 a.m. Following their arrival, students received class schedules and were sorted into four “teams.” Each team was then led to their designated wing of the school where they met with […]
JCHS Student Fiona Scruggs Chosen for Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts
Fiona Scruggs, of Talbott, a rising junior at Jefferson County High School, recently completed the dance program at the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. She was one of only 25 dancers selected for the program by audition from throughout the state. While there, dance students worked individually […]
UT workshop to help farmers with direct marketing of fruits and vegetables
The quality of fruits and vegetables cannot be improved after harvest, only maintained, so says Annette Wszelaki, vegetable production specialist with University of Tennessee Extension. “High quality vegetables result from sound production practices, proper handling during harvest and appropriate postharvest handling and storage.” On Oct. 5, Wszelaki and David Lockwood from the UT Department of […]
2013 ALLEN RICKS MEMORIAL NWTF J.A.K.E.S EVENT
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be hosting the annual Allen Ricks Memorial NWTF JAKES event on Saturday, August 10th at the Region 4 Office in Morristown, Tenn. The NWTF JAKES program (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) events are designed to help pass on the traditions of responsible hunting and teach the principles of […]
Better Know the Opponent, week four: Catawba
This is the fourth in an 11-part series chronicling each of Carson-Newman football’s opponents for the 2013 season. Today’s feature closes out the month of September with Catawba. The Indians come to Jeff City Sept. 28. Catawba returns a hearty chunk – 14 starters – from last year’s 4-7 club. However, for the first time […]
Traffic Maps Released for Patriot Academy & JCHS
Dr. Scott Walker, Principal of Jefferson County High School Main and Auxiliary Campus, has released information for parents and students that will be driving freshmen to the new Patriot Academy regarding traffic flow. A map detailing drop off and access routes for the Patriot Academy can be viewed here. Principal Walker has also included access […]
JCHS Gets “ALL CLEAR” from Engineers
Jefferson County High School has been cleared for students and staff, according to information provided by Jefferson County School’s Director of Business Affairs, Michael Phagan, Monday morning, August 5, 2013. Phagan stated that the building had been cleared for occupation on Saturday, August 3, 2013, after viewing by both a structural engineer and Architect from […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Work Session, August 8, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE There will be a work session of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at the Patriot Academy. A grand opening of the Patriot Academy is also planned for Thursday, August 8th with a ribbon cutting at 5:00 p.m. followed by a tour of the […]
Unwound Band To Play At NMVFD Back To School Dance Saturday
The New Market Volunteer Fire Department will have a Back To School Dance this Saturday Night Students receive $1.00 off admission with Student ID Line Dancing begins at 6:00 pm Music begins at 8:00 pm