Mayor Alan Palmieri Seeking Re-election
It has been an honor to serve the people of Jefferson County, and I would like to have the privilege to continue to serve for a last term. I say last because I do believe in term limits and feel three terms should be the maximum number for the office of Mayor in Jefferson County. […]
Frank Herndon seeking Office of Jefferson County Clerk
Frank Herndon is seeking the Republican Party nomination for Jefferson County Clerk in the May 6, 2014 primary election. When asked why he would like to be elected as County Clerk, Frank replied, “I admire the many years of service Rick Farrar has given to our county, and running for County Clerk upon his retirement […]
Travis Adderhold Announces Candidacy for County Court Clerk
Chief Deputy Clerk, Travis Adderhold, has announced that he will be seeking the Republican Party nomination for Jefferson County Clerk in the May 2014 primary. He has worked for the retiring County Clerk, Rick Farrar, for over fifteen years. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for Mr. Farrar’s commitment to the community and have […]
Chamber of Commerce Holds 32nd Annual Banquet – Local First Responders Named Jefferson Countians of The Year
Friday evening, February 7, 2014, marked the 32nd annual banquet for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. The event was well attended, with members, local dignitaries and guests filling the Stokely Memorial Cafeteria at Carson Newman University. The cast of the Jefferson County High School Senior Play provided entertainment for the evening, performing scenes from […]
Local Business Owners Venture To Expand
The economic outlook for Tennessee is looking up for 2014, according to a recent report to the Governor from the University of Tennessee’s Center for Business and Economic Research. Unemployment rates are expected to drop this year and a boost is predicted for personal economics. In Jefferson County, the beginnings of an economic climb can […]
Health Care & Candidate Announcements Topic of Dining With Democrats Luncheon
The Jefferson County Democrat Party met for their monthly lunch gathering last week and the group had announcements from three candidates for the May and August elections. Mike Dockery informed members of the Party that he will be seeking the office of Mayor of Jefferson County, making this the first time in memory that there […]
Marty Mills Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Mayor
Lifelong resident and current Chairman of the Jefferson County Commission has announced his candidacy for the office of Jefferson County Mayor for the upcoming Primary Election in May and General Election in August. “It’s time that we unite this county again and focus on positive results for the taxpayers. Together we can accomplish so much, […]
DANIEL ESTES ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR COUNTY CLERK
Local attorney Daniel Estes has announced that he is seeking the Republican Party nomination for County Clerk in the May 2014 primary. Rick Farrar, who has served as Jefferson County’s County Clerk for 36 years, is retiring. “Mr. Farrar deserves the highest praise for his career-long service to Jefferson County as our County Clerk,” Estes […]
Candidate Deadlines Grow Closer – Field Continues To Widen
As the days are winding down to turn in petitions for the May primary elections, more hopefuls are throwing their name in the ring for consideration. There are currently five contested offices for the May primary, with three of those having incumbents. Two offices, that of County Court Clerk and General Sessions Judge, have retiring […]
Growth Plans Will Move To Commission
The Urban Growth Boundary Committee met on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman, Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri. Following a Motion from Committee Member Mayor Potts (Jefferson City) to suspend the rules to allow the acceptance of the minutes from the September 10, […]
Haslam Unveils Visionary ‘Tennessee Promise’
During his fourth annual State of the State address before the General Assembly, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam this week introduced the “Tennessee Promise.” The historic proposal commits to providing on a continuing basis two years of community college or a college of applied technology (TCAT) absolutely free of tuition and fees to graduating high school […]
America’s veterinarians congratulate Congress on passage of Farm Bill
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) tips its hat today to Congress for passing a comprehensive Farm Bill (H.R. 2642) that will allow the nation’s veterinarians and scientists to continue ensuring food safety, conducting important agriculture and animal research, and protecting the health and welfare of animals. “We commend the Farm Bill conference committee and […]
Cancer Statistics 2014: Deaths Continue to Drop
The annual cancer statistics report from the American Cancer Society finds steady declines in cancer death rates for the past two decades add up to a 20 percent drop in the overall risk of dying from cancer over that time period. The report, Cancer Statistics 2014, finds progress has been most rapid for middle-aged black men, among […]
Circuit Court Judge Richard R. “Dick” Vance announces candidacy for Re-election
Circuit Court Judge Richard R. “Dick” Vance has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for re-election as Circuit Court Judge, Part II, to continue serving the people of the Fourth Judicial District, which includes Sevier, Jefferson, Cocke, and Grainger Counties. In announcing his candidacy, Judge Vance said; “ For the past sixteen years, it […]
Annexation Back In The Legislative Spotlight
Annexation is, once again, moving to the spotlight in Tennessee, as the moratorium on annexation is nearing expiration and a new report, requested by the Tennessee General Assembly, is released. Following a string of bills introduced in 2013 that would limit the powers of annexation in municipalities and largely shift the ability to annex to […]
FSG Bank Cuts Ribbon On Jefferson City Branch Reopening
The Jefferson City Branch of FSG Bank held a ribbon cutting and reception to celebrate the company’s recent branding and facelift. New colors adorn the interior and there is a snazzy new logo that adds visual to the fresh and forward- thinking outlook that is the new FSG. Traditional service merged with progressive financial services […]
