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For Many Tennesseans, Historical Research is in Their Genes

For Many Tennesseans, Historical Research is in Their Genes

Did you know that July is Tennessee Genealogy Month? That designation was created last year through an act of the state’s General Assembly. It’s a fitting time to recognize that genealogy – that is, family history research – attracts surprisingly large numbers of people. The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) gets about 10,000 visits […]

U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D., 1st District of Tennessee – Independence Day

U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D., 1st District of Tennessee – Independence Day

July 4, 1776 was a great day for the United States of America. After more than a year at war, the Thirteen Colonies officially declared independence from Great Britain. These patriots were filled with hope, pride, valor and determination. Their bravery helped build the Land of the Free. The Declaration of Independence was the foundation […]

Corker Honors Independence Day

Corker Honors Independence Day

U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the following statement in honor of Independence Day: “This Independence Day, I hope Tennesseans will join me in giving thanks for our service men and women, and their families, who sacrifice every day to protect our freedoms.  I am continually inspired by their selflessness and bravery.  Since our country’s […]

Shakin’ The Lake Fireworks At The Point Cancelled Due To Severe Weather Outlook

Shakin’ The Lake has been cancelled due to expected severe weather.  Forecasts for July 3, 20113 include possibility of severe storms, and flash flood potential. Shakin’ The Lake is expected to be rescheduled possibly for later on this Summer.  Watch for updates and announcements in the coming weeks.

Construction Won’t Slow July 4th Travelers in Tennessee

Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4th holiday.  The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8 to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. “We anticipate […]

Around The County On The 4th

Around The County On The 4th

July 4th week has arrived in Jefferson County and there are numerous events for those that are looking to celebrate their Patriotic spirit. Though Independence Day does not officially arrive until Thursday, The Point will be Shakin the Lake on Wednesday evening. The annual fireworks display has become one of the most anticipated summer events […]

Chamber Refuses Public Open Access To Records

Chamber Refuses Public Open Access To Records

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC) recently denied a request for employee salary information. The Jefferson County Post requested the information several weeks ago and was provided audit reports via the Jefferson County Finance Department, however those reports did not denote salary breakdowns or sharing of employees between […]

Tennessee Megasites Continue To Stumble And Fall

Tennessee Megasites Continue To Stumble And Fall

In the wake of the fallout from two of Tennessee’s Megasite investments, the decision of Jefferson County officials to pull out of the local Megasite project is enjoying some level of vindication. Clarksville’s Hemlock Semiconductor was named this week in the Beacon Center’s Pork Report as earning the Pork of the Year distinction for costing […]

Climate change takes center stage

Climate change takes center stage, as President Obama outlines a plan to fight carbon pollution, and Secretary Jewell releases a USGS study on carbon storage; Secretary Jewell takes several steps to help get kids moving in the great outdoors; the Secretary heads to Reno, Nevada for the National Congress of American Indians Conference; the 2013 […]

All-of-the-Above is the Only Answer

All-of-the-Above is the Only Answer

On Tuesday, President Obama unveiled his aggressive plan to address climate change. It comes as no surprise that the president plans to implement these changes without Congressional input and approval. While some American families are struggling to put food on the table, this misguided plan will raise energy costs, continue the president’s war on the […]

Administration issues final rules on contraception coverage and religious organizations

Administration issues final rules on contraception coverage and religious organizations

Today, the Obama administration issued final rules that balance the goal of providing women with coverage for recommended preventive care – including contraceptive services prescribed by a health care provider – with no cost-sharing, with the goal of respecting the concerns of non-profit religious organizations that object to contraceptive coverage.  The final rules reflect public […]

Statement from SCORE on 2012-13 Tennessee TCAP Results

Statement from SCORE on 2012-13 Tennessee TCAP Results

The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) released the following statement today from Jamie Woodson, President and CEO, on statewide results for the 2012-13 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP): “Tennessee has made an important commitment over the last few years – we have set a goal that every student graduates from high school prepared for […]

Sinking Fund Kept Afloat By Robert’s Rules

Sinking Fund Kept Afloat By Robert’s Rules

The Jefferson County Commission met for a Called Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Kesterson, Maples, Tabor, Musick, Patterson, Blevins, Barriero, Cureton and Turner. The Commission expressed condolences to Commissioner Patterson on the […]

Corker: Nominee for State Department Inspector General Long Overdue

Corker: Nominee for State Department Inspector General Long Overdue

U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, said the nomination today of a full-time Inspector General at the U.S. State Department is long overdue.  President Barack Obama nominated Steve A. Linick as State Department Inspector General, filling a 5-year vacancy. “A full time, independent watchdog at the State Department is […]

State Treasurer Lillard Hosts Financial Literacy Summit for Teachers in Johnson City

State Treasurer Lillard Hosts Financial Literacy Summit for Teachers in Johnson City

Teachers who attend a July 8 financial literacy summit at East Tennessee State University will each receive a $50 gift card from Amazon. However, summit participants will also be getting something far more valuable: Financial literacy lessons that they can teach to their students and apply to their own lives. The free summit is being […]

Carson-Newman to offer first doctoral degree

Carson-Newman to offer first doctoral degree

Carson-Newman University to offer first doctoral degree this fall This fall Carson-Newman University will offer its first doctoral degree along with a new graduate degree option for those in the field of education. The announcement comes after the University received word from the Southern Association of College and Schools (SACS) that it has earned accreditation […]