Great Smoky Mountains National Park Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The 100th anniversary of “America’s Best Idea” took place on Thursday with a founder’s Day luncheon that honored Park Employees. Deputy Superintendent Clay Jordan believed that the event included one of the largest gatherings of Great Smoky Mountains National Park employees ever. Several dignitaries came out to commemorate the event. Included were Senator Lemar Alexander, Congressman Phil […]
Some Last Minute Tips to Squeeze In Summer Fun
The last precious moments of summer are coming to a close, and for many the reality of work and school is setting in. People are hoping to soak in those last few minutes of summer fun, and sometimes this can be a challenge with everyday responsibilities. Here are a few ideas to make the most […]
Hekko Hauls in Heroin for Dandridge Police Department
Sunday, August 21, 2016, the Dandridge Police seized a large amount of Heroin along with Cocaine, Marijuana, Methadone, and paraphernalia. The bust came as result of a routine stop by officers Hanshew and Schultz of the Danridge Police Department. According to Hanshew, the suspect was at the Pilot Gas Station at 417 Exit of I-40 […]
Jefferson County Schools Get $2.1 Million Boost
The Jefferson County School Board held a combination Work Session and Voting Meeting on Thursday evening, August 25, 2016. For Board Members Cavanah, Lowery and Rogers it was their final time at the table, as the trio will exit the Board in September. Newly elected Board Members Fair and Cox (Solomon not present)were invited to […]
Pumpkin Season is Just Around the Corner!
The arrival of fall brings changing leaves, warm sweaters, and, for many, the much loved tradition of visiting pumpkin patches and corn mazes. This year’s pumpkins are expected to be ripe around the first week of October and can even begin to be seen growing as early as the first week of September. Usually six […]
County Highway Department Lends a Helping Hand for JCHS Paving
The Jefferson County school board recently put out a bid to local paving contractors for the opportunity of assisting in a developing project at the high school. Plans were recently discussed in hopes of paving the parking lot at the high school, along with several side roads around the school itself. While a bid was […]
Music on the Town Returns to Dandridge September 3rd!
Music on the Town is back in historic downtown Dandridge this year, with the first event on Saturday, September 3rd. The opening date was moved to Saturday, September 3, 2016 so as not to conflict with the first University of Tennessee football game which was rescheduled late to Thursday, September 1. The event will feature […]
Jefferson County Schools Still Battling Overcrowding
With the end of summer comes the reality of back to school, and for some across the county it brings back the headaches and stresses of real life. Jefferson County has experienced an influx of students that most schools simply cannot hold, particularly in recent years. As most of the schools have been around for […]
Tennessee Teams Heading to Louisiana to Help in Devastating Flood Disaster
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance today announced that an 11-member team from Tennessee is being deployed to Baton Rouge, La. to assist survivors of an historic flood event that has caused 13 fatalities and damaged an estimated 40,000 homes. The Department of Commerce and Insurance is […]
Summer Heat Affects Crops on Local and National Level
It would be an understatement to say that this summer has been hot. Many find themselves miserable in the summer heat, and work out ways to avoid it. However, the effects of the heat may stay with us longer than expected, especially when you buy groceries this fall. Across the nation, agriculture and livestock have […]
Saved By The Belt
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 was a day of celebration for three youngsters and a father as they were honored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office THSO (formerly Governor’s Highway Safety Office) at Golden Corral in Morristown, Tennessee, during the THSO scheduled meeting. Several months ago the girls and one of the girl’s father (also the […]
All 400 Permits Issued at Drawing for 2016-17 Sandhill Crane Hunting Season
All 400 permits were issued at a Saturday hand-held drawing to participate in Tennessee’s fourth Sandhill Crane hunt. The drawing was held at the Birchwood Community Center in north Hamilton County. As a result of the drawing, there are no leftover permits to issue this week at Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency regional offices. The draw was conducted […]
Faulkenberry tapped as new Executive Director of EDOC
“He knows us, and he can help us get where we’re going.” According to EDOC Board President Langdon Potts, those were deciding factors in selecting development consultant Scott Faulkenberry as the new Executive Director of Jefferson County’s Economic Development Oversight Committee. Faulkenberry led the capital campaign that successfully raised funds for economic development through a […]
The 2016 Jefferson County Fair is in Town
The Jefferson County Fair has kicked off their 2016 season and the midway has never shone brighter. Thursday was opening evening at the fairgrounds but it was the weekend that really brought in the crowd. August is always a highly anticipated month in Jefferson County because it brings one of the year’s favorite events. The […]
Patricia Gourlay Crowned Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair 2016
The shining moment of the Jefferson County Fair took place Saturday night as the 2016 Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair was crowned. The night of 80’s themed backdrops and music was the crowning jewel of three nights of events, all leading up to a special moment for one of the lucky ladies. The contestants held hands […]
School Board Holds Second to Last Meeting Before Welcoming New Members
The Jefferson County School Board is winding up business that is currently on its agenda, in preparation of the exit of three sitting Board Members and the swearing in of their replacements. Board Members Cavanah and Rogers will be retiring from their posts at the end of the month and Board Member Lowery made an […]
