IBD One Step Closer
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board is one step closer to making a decision regarding the location for County owned business or industrial park. In their regular meeting on November 14, 2014, Board Members viewed a presentation by Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon concerning three properties that had been identified as possible locations for development. […]
Run Like A Fish Out Of Water 5K
The streets of Dandridge were filled with running enthusiasts last Saturday, as Run Like a Fish Out of Water came to town. Over 100 entrants made the five mile trek that ended with a home stretch across the Green Bridge in downtown Dandridge. If an evening race, crossing a bridge is not unique enough, envision […]
Nearly one million doctor visits for eye infections annually in US
Each year, Americans make nearly a million doctor visits for eye infections, resulting in $175 million in direct health care costs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated in the first study of its kind. Keratitis, an infection of the cornea, causes pain and inflammation and can lead to blindness in severe cases. […]
Financial Quandary For County Commission
The Jefferson County Commission met for their regular work session on Monday, November 10, 2014. At the core of the work session were upcoming requests for funding, with some more immediate then others. Director of Jefferson County Schools Edmonds requested funding for renovation and restoration of Building 8, on the heels of the request failing […]
Committee Sends Building 8 Back To School Board
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, November 10, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Scarlett Called the Meeting to Order. All members were present and the Minutes for the October 20, 2014 meeting were Approved with a Motion from Committee Member Musick and a 2nd from Committee Member Tucker. Upon a […]
$144,797.95 Stolen from Jefferson County Taxpayers
A special report from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury reveals that $144,797.95 was stolen from Jefferson County by a former employee of the Finance Office. The Comptroller’s Office coordinated its investigation with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Teresa Crusenberry used county funds to pay her personal credit cards and other vendor accounts. Auditors found […]
Happy Veteran’s Day
Veteran’s Day is a long established holiday that celebrates the sacrifices of Veterans across the United States, both present and past. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was the acknowledgment of the temporary end of fighting in World War I between the Allied Nations and Germany, which took effect on the eleventh hour of the […]
2014 Trends Towards Decrease In Traffic Fatalities
Despite several recent vehicle accidents in Jefferson County, information from the Tennessee Traffic Fatalities Report indicates that, Statewide, 2014 is looking to be a safer year on Tennessee roadways. While the numbers of teen accidents are on the rise, accidents involving drivers age 65 and up have seen a significant decline. The summer months of […]
School Board Holds Called Meeting
The Jefferson County School Board met for a Called Meeting on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2014 in the Department of Education. Chairman Jarnigan Called the Meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. Jefferson County Finance Director Helton brought General Budget Amendment #5, Federal Budget Amendment #5 and Food Service […]
Finance Director Helton Resigns In Favor Of Chamber Director Position
Jefferson County Finance Director Helton announced on Thursday that he would be leaving his current position to assume the helm at that Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this fall information was released that Helton was on the short list of candidates. Though the fiscal year is only half over, the finance office is in […]
McGraw Chairs Finance Committee
The Jefferson County Finance Committee met for their organizational session on Thursday, November 6, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Called the Meeting to Order. All Committee Members were present for Roll Call. At the request of the Mayor and with a Motion from Committee Member McGraw and 2nd from […]
Governor Haslam, Commissioner Hagerty Announce Original Footwear to Begin New Manufacturing Operations in Morristown
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Original Footwear officials announced today the company will begin new manufacturing operations at 5968 Commerce Blvd. in the Morristown Airport Industrial District. Specializing in creating tactical footwear for law enforcement, military and emergency medical technicians, Original Footwear will invest $10 million […]
Walter State Students Selected for Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students, has welcomed almost 100 Walters State students this semester. In order to join this prestigious group, students are required to have at least a 3.5 GPA after completing at least 15 hours of college credit. Students must almost be enrolled in a degree program. […]
Results Are In
Jefferson County municipalities of Dandridge, White Pine and Jefferson City got the voter nod for liquor by the drink in the General Election on November 4, 2014. The Town of Dandridge returned strongly in favor of the referendum on consumption with 70 % of the voters in favor. Jefferson City also had a mandate on […]
Rush Strong Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Students at Rush Strong School celebrated Red Ribbon Week last week. The week long focus on anti drug use and anti bullying included daily dress up days where students came to school as their favorite superhero and book character, in their pajamas and dressed like a word. On Friday, students enjoyed viewing emergency equipment used […]
