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Suit Filed Regarding Body Farm

Suit Filed Regarding Body Farm

The Jefferson County Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals Reneau. Present for Roll Call were Board Members Batson, Lakin, Shrader and Springfield. Minutes from the previous meeting were […]

Jefferson County Schools Official 2013-2014 Calendar

Jefferson County Schools Official 2013-2014 Calendar

JCHS Rocks The Vote

JCHS Rocks The Vote

The Jefferson County Election Office was on hand Tuesday to register eligible students to vote. Students ages 18 or over were able to register to vote during their lunch break in the Commons Area of Jefferson County High School. The registration coincided with National Voter Registration Day and was a spotlight event promoted by Secretary […]

CONSUMER ALERT! – Misleading Mailout Going to Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Members

The Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) has become aware of a Texas-based company making incorrect and misleading statements about TCRS. The company, Teachers Pension Advisory Services, with a postal address in Katy, Texas, has mailed letters to TCRS members that contain misleading information and claim they can provide a “free estimate of your TCRS benefits.” […]

Mayor Palmieri Proclaims Constitution Week In Jefferson County

Mayor Palmieri Proclaims Constitution Week In Jefferson County

Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri signed a Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2013, Constitution Week in Jefferson County. September 17, 2013, marked the 226th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America. Gloria Beauchamp, Regent, and Margaret Renner, Constitution Chairman of the Samuel Doak Chapter of the National Society of the American […]

Disney Breaks Out The Classics With A New Twist

Disney Breaks Out The Classics With A New Twist

Recently, the Disney Company bought out the Star Wars franchise, in an effort to extend their audience base, particularly with the 90’s generation. Initially, Disney re-released The Lion King, a favorite of those raised in the 1990s,and followed with their purchase of Star Wars. In addition, the company teamed up with the popular cosmetics company […]

Three Recovered After Red Sea Helo Crash

Three Recovered After Red Sea Helo Crash

An MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 crashed in the central Red Sea Sept. 22, while operating with the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). Three personnel are accounted for and stable. Search efforts continue for two remaining personnel. Assisting in the search and rescue are USS Nimitz […]

Flu Season Quickly Approaching

Flu Season Quickly Approaching

October is quickly approaching and with it the beginning of the flu season. According to Gail Harmon, Assistant Regional Director Department of Health-East Region, the typical influenza season begins as early as October and can continue through the middle of May. Generally, the peak of the season is in the cold weather months or January […]

Saint John’s Bible Exhibit At Carson-Newman University

Saint John’s Bible Exhibit At Carson-Newman University

Carson-Newman University is eagerly awaiting the arrival of an exciting exhibit which they will open to the public as well as fellow students and employees. September 26 will mark the opening celebration for the Saint John’s Bible. The opening will take place at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson City at 7 p.m. There will […]

Smokies Signs Sister Park Arrangement with Thailand Park

Smokies Signs Sister Park Arrangement with Thailand Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park established its first Sister Park Arrangement with Khao Yai National Park in Thailand. Smokies Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson and Khao Yai National Park Superintendent Krissada Homsud signed the Arrangement today at a ceremony at Park Headquarters. Although not exactly twins, the two parks share a number of similar resources and […]

Firefighter Injured in New Market House Fire

Firefighter Injured in New Market House Fire

New Market Volunteer Fire Department and emergency personnel responded to a house fire around 11:00 am, September 18, 2013 at 1231 Old Andrew Johnson Highway in New Market, TN where Captain Sammy Solomon sustained injuries after falling from a ladder while battling the blaze.  He sustained minor injuries and was transported to UT Hospital where […]

Mayor Palmieri Proclaims Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

Mayor Palmieri Proclaims Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri signed a Proclamation this week promoting Literacy in Jefferson County. Literacy is tied to success in the work place and the more literate the populous of an area, the better the economic outlook.  Jefferson County and Cocke County have joined to promote adult education, in an effort to move toward a […]

Audit Committee – Finance Office Examines Post Landfill Closure Costs Owed By County

Audit Committee – Finance Office Examines Post Landfill Closure Costs Owed By County

The Jefferson County Audit Committee met on Monday, September 16, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Mills. All Members were Present. Jefferson County Finance Director Helton informed the Committee that he had consulted with the Lamar Dunn Firm concerning a Committee request to determine if […]

Harvest Moon, One of the earliest signs of Fall

Harvest Moon, One of the earliest signs of Fall

Though Wednesday was hump day for most people, this week it brought something special. The 2013 Harvest Moon made its appearance on September 18-19, lighting up the night sky like a pumpkin. September 22nd marks the Autumn Equinox and the Harvest Moon is the full moon that is closest to the Equinox. Though it was […]

Jefferson County Commission – Two New Members Appointed To IDB

Jefferson County Commission – Two New Members Appointed To IDB

The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, September 16, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Commission Chairman Mill called the meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Barreiro and Carmichael. With no opposing nominations, the previous Commission officers will serve another term (Mills-Chairman, Griffith-Vice Chair, Parliamentarian-Estes, Chaplin-Tabor). […]

Footwear Manufacturer Announces Location in Jefferson City

The Footwear Division of the Merchant House International Group announced today that it has purchased a 40,000 square foot building in the Jefferson City Industrial Park where it plans to manufacture its line of men’s leather boots and shoes. The operation, to be known as Footwear Industries of Tennessee, Inc. (FIT), will begin shipping footwear […]