JCHS Auditorium Named ‘James D. Swann Performing Arts Center’
The Jefferson County School Board officially named the new Jefferson County High School auditorium the James D. Swann Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 24, 2014. School Board Members unanimously approved the Motion of Board Member Randy Bradley and 2nd of Judy Cavanah to name the new addition after the former Jefferson County High School […]
School Board End Of Year Recognitions
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Voting Session on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Potts Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. Director’s Art Gallery Winners were recognized, as were the Jefferson County High School Girl’s […]
Tax Reappraisal Notices To Arrive Soon
The Jefferson County Property Assessor’s Office has released information regarding reappraisal notices. According to Susan Gass, Property Assessor, the reappraisal notices will be mailed today, Friday, from Nashville and could begin arriving in mailboxes as soon as Saturday. Beginning on Monday, April 28, 2014, property owners can stop by the Jefferson County Property Assessor’s Office, […]
SOFAH Meets To Discuss Transparency And Open Government
The Save Our Farms and Homes organization met this week to discuss a transparency and open records lawsuit filed by a section of its members against the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, EDOC and the Jefferson County Commission. Attorney Scott Hurley, who has served as legal council for the group since their organization last year […]
Industrial Development Board Hosts TVA Presentation
The Industrial Development Board hosted an informational presentation ED101:The Fundamentals of Economic Development, which was presented by TVA Economic Development Group. Representative Millie Calloway gave an overview of the components that create the most opportunity for economic development and the areas of economic development that comprise successful economic outcomes for the community. Calloway stated that […]
No Budging By Budget Committee Regarding Non-Profits
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met in continuation of the budgeting process on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Griffith Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery (Commissioner Tucker sitting in), Maples, Mills (Patterson sitting in) and Blevins. Upon a Motion from Akard and 2nd […]
Motion To Equalize Benefits Fails In Commission
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, April 21, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery and Barriero. Upon a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from Commissioner Turner the Minutes of the […]
AEC urges its members to take action to protect affordable electric rates
It takes all of about one minute. And it might just make a big difference when it comes to your future electric bills. That’s the message Appalachian Electric Cooperative is trying to spread to as many of the utility’s 45,000 member-consumers as possible. “It’s really important to get the word out to those we serve,” […]
Jason Randolph Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County General Sessions Court Judge
Dandridge attorney Jason Randolph has announced his candidacy for Jefferson County General Sessions Court Judge in the May 6th Republican primary. Randolph is the only veteran running for the position having served in the United States Marine Corps infantry. During his service he was deployed to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Storm where he earned […]
County Audit Findings
Jefferson County’s audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 has been released by the State of Tennessee Office of the Treasury. The audit, which was completed in February of 2014, showed six findings and recommendations. As has been the case for several years, the Solid Waste Disposal Fund had reoccurring findings. The audit […]
Jefferson County Nominating Committee
The Jefferson County Commission Nominating Committee met at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on April 14th, 2014. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tucker, with Commissioners Kesterson, Estes, Musick, Turner, Solomon and Blevins present at the meeting. After an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, the Agenda was approved, as were the Minutes […]
Local Lakes Near Full Pool As Boating Season Begins
Those traveling around the local lakes this weekend may have noticed a significant rise in water levels. Though still short of a full pool, Douglas and Cherokee Lakes are certainly deeper than just one week ago. Cherokee Lake was sitting at 1,052.40 ft, as of early Sunday morning, which is 20.60 ft shy of a […]
League of Women Voters’ Annual Legislative Briefing
The League of Women Voters’ Annual Legislative Briefing was held Saturday, April 12th at Perkins Restaurant in Dandridge. The guest speaker was Representative Andrew Farmer of the 17th district. He gave an ardent speech to the bipartisan group about this year’s balanced budget, on which he worked hard, and was very proud of. “We didn’t […]
Happy Easter
Easter is a highly anticipated religious holiday celebrated by Christians around the globe. In addition to being a revered and sacred day to acknowledge the death and rising of Christ, Easter, like Christmas, has become a favorite holiday among those young and young at heart. Around 60 million Chocolate Easter Bunnies will find their way […]
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig Calls Press Conference and Defends Hanging Suit
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig held a Press Conference on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 4 pm in the Justice Center. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Captain Oaks entered the room prior to Sheriff McCoig and informed the Press that the Sheriff would make a statement and would take no questions. Sheriff McCoig stated that he was […]
