State Agencies Provide Guidance as Devastating Wildfires Impact Residents
The Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation are urging residents of east Tennessee areas affected by devastating wildfires to protect themselves and their families from smoke. While inhaling smoke may adversely affect anyone, those at greatest risk include the elderly, young children, pregnant women […]
Unemployment & Insurance Claims Fast-Tracked For Wildfire Impacted Employees And Residents
Recent wildfires have destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses in the greater Gatlinburg area. In an effort to provide relief to those impacted with loss of homes or employment, local members of the Tennessee General Assembly have lobbied the State of Tennessee to quickly process both insurance claims and unemployment claims. With the loss of […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Identity Crimes Unit Encourages You to Defend Yourself Against Identity Theft
The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s (THP) Identity Crimes Unit (ICU) wants to help Tennesseans protect themselves from falling victim to identity theft. Cyber Monday has officially kicked off the online shopping season, so online shoppers are reminded to take precaution when entering your personal information. The ICU has compiled several tips that can help keep online […]
Park Facilities are Closed
Park Facilities are Closed Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have closed all facilities in the park due to the extensive fire activity, and downed trees. Park Headquarters is currently without power and phone services.
Smoky Mountain Fires Continue To Blanket Area With Smoke And Ash
Park Fire Update · The Chimney 2 fire started on Wed, Nov 23 on the north spire of the Chimney Tops. The fire was first reported at less than 2 acres and grew to 8 acres by Sat (11/26). · A suppression area was established but due to extreme winds sustained at 20 mph and […]
School Board Bumps Capital Projects List and Shifts Funding to White Pine
Action taken by the Jefferson County School Board following push back from the Jefferson County Budget Committee leaves an unfunded Capital Projects Plan and a White Pine renovation project that is short on time and money. Earlier in November, the School Board was informed that the $2.8 million dollars in funding that was earmarked for […]
County Commission Upholds Planning Commission Decision
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Monthly Session preceding the Thanksgiving Holiday break, which will be their last scheduled meeting of the calendar year. Items of business included several resolutions and a contested rezoning request for property off of Highway 139 in Dandridge. With a motion from Commissioner Baxley and 2nd from Commissioner […]
The Origin of Thanksgiving
A crisp November morning arrives and with it the promise of a turkey with all the fixings. Thanksgiving is a beloved national holiday that usually involves doing the infamous turkey shuffle from the house of relatives. What do we really know about this stomach stuffing holiday anyway? Is it really like the stories of our […]
Mouser Electronics and Grant Imahara Partner with Easy Aerial to Develop a Unique Search and Rescue Drone Platform
Mouser Electronics Inc., together with Easy Aerial Inc. and celebrity engineer Grant Imahara today launched its newest series in the Empowering Innovation Together™ program. The new Project First Responders features a cloud-based drone platform called GlobalARC for autonomous search and rescue. The drone project will be developed in the Mouser Innovation Lab with parts from platinum sponsor TE Connectivity. Project […]
TDOT Halts Lane Closures on Tennessee Highways During Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this busy travel holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 through 6:00 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2016. “Over […]
Mumps Outbreaks in Nearby States Remind of Need for Immunizations to Protect Adults and Children
As health officials in nearby states, including Arkansas and Missouri monitor outbreaks of mumps that are growing in number and geographically, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds residents mumps vaccination is the best way to prevent mumps illness. Mumps spreads through close contact with a person who has mumps, and is most easily spread among […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Announce Interstate 40 Challenge During Thanksgiving Holiday
Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Tracy Trott on Friday announced the fourth annual “Interstate 40 Challenge Drive to Zero Fatalities” traffic safety initiative scheduled for the Thanksgiving holiday period. The I-40 Challenge will consist of increased patrols from state police/ highway patrol agencies along the I-40 corridor that stretches through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, […]
Thanksgiving and the Macy’s Day Parade
It’s an iconic sight that lights up the screens of America, holding captive audiences around the nation taking joy in its splendor. The Macy’s Thanksgiving parade is a tradition in many households as we gather to give thanks. What is it about this parade that seems to fascinate us and keep people coming back year […]
UT Expert: Holiday Shoppers Will Spend More, Enjoy Online and In-Store Perks
Online shopping, personalized in-store shopping experiences, and self-gifting will dominate the 2016 holiday shopping season, according to Ann Fairhurst, professor and head of UT’s Department of Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management. “Consumers are taking a well-rounded approach to holiday shopping this year,” said Fairhurst. “They’ll be shopping online and via apps on their mobile devices […]
TVA Sites Closed Because of Fire Danger
Yesterday, news sources revealed that there are now more than 1,200 wildfires burning across the southeastern United States. That includes many inside the TVA service region. To help combat the problem and protect the safety of the public, TVA has announced a burn ban on all of its public lands. All open flames are prohibited—including […]
SFMO, Red Cross Join Jefferson Co. Fire Departments to Install Smoke Alarms Nov. 19
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) will join forces with nine Jefferson County fire departments and the American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee to install free smoke alarms in homes throughout Jefferson County on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Working in conjunction with local residents, organizers hope to reach at least 800 homes during the […]
