TDOT Moving Forward on High School Intersection Improvements
Tennessee Department of Transportation will be accepting bids on improvements to the intersection of Hwy 92 and Dumplin Valley. The Town of Dandridge recently partnered with Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Department of Education and TDOT, to improve the intersection of Hwy 92 and Dumplin Valley for a signal light project aimed at managing […]
Santa Makes Early Appearance at “Christmas In Dandridge”
Santa Claus came to Jefferson County last weekend to meet the local children and hear their special Christmas wishes. Madison J Photography provided free photos of the event, which was held at the Lollipop Shop in the Historic Town Square in Dandridge. Children of all ages poured into the candy filled store to see Santa […]
Small Business Saturday in Dandridge, TN
Following the frenzy of Black Friday, where Big Box retailers get a boost in their Holiday sales, Small Business Saturday caters to the independent retailers and offers them an equal opportunity at the post Thanksgiving spending. Saturday found the Historic Town Square in Dandridge fluttering with activity, as shoppers came looking for something unique. Several […]
No Lane Closures on Tennessee Highways During the Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving travelers will enjoy a smooth drive through Tennessee again this year during this busy travel holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at 6:00 a.m. […]
Jefferson County EMS Receives Region II Directors Association Service Of The Year Award
Jefferson County EMS received the Region II EMS Directors Association 2013 Service of the Year Award during the Association’s annual conference, held in Gatlinburg November 21-22. The award recognized Jefferson County EMS for their progressive protocols that offer patients the most up-to-date medical and trauma care; trailblazing utilization of new equipment such as the recently […]
Jefferson County Clerk Rick Farrar Announces Retirement After 35 Years of Service
For 35 years, Rick Farrar has served as the Jefferson County Court Clerk; this year, he has decided to hang up his hat and retire. When he was first elected in 1978, there were three typewriters in his office. To create a title on a vehicle, Farrar and his staff would work on these typewriters […]
First Runners In The Race To Election Year 2014
Friday, November 22, 2013, was the first day for potential candidates to pick up petitions for the local Primary Elections. Though some elected offices such as School Board, County Commission and Highway Commission are not party affiliated and will only be presented once, in August 2014, for vote, most elected local offices will run in […]
Twenty-Fifth Annual Christmas In Dandridge
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Historic Town Square in Dandridge, as the lights of the Season are already burning brightly. Dandridge kicked off the Twenty-fifth annual Christmas in Dandridge with the opening ceremony on Thursday evening, November 21, 2013. Dandridge Mayor Gantte offered the Welcome to community members that […]
Yardley says, “The Show Will Go On”
For 36 years, Billie Yardley had a seamless and idealistic teaching career. She always had a very high enrollment in her theater classes, and her students were always respectful, energetic, and supportive. When she agreed to take control of the drama department in 1987, she built it from the ground up, starting only with an […]
Landfill Deficit Leaves Audit Committee Looking At Options
The Jefferson County Audit Committee met on Monday, November 18, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Mills. All Members were present for Roll Call. Following a Motion from Committee Member Griffith and 2nd from Committee Member Jett, the Minutes from the October 21, 2013 were […]
Jefferson County Commission – Phagan Details School Energy Programs
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on November 18, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Patterson, Tabor, Barriero and Dockery. Commissioner Tucker and Commissioner Maples objected to items on the Agenda. Tucker stated that […]
Gatlinburg Kicks Off Season with Winter Lights Festival
Winter lights are shining all around the Burg, illuminating the local streets. On Wednesday, Gatlinburg kicked off their Winter Lights Festival with a chili cook off. Some of Gatlinburg’s favorite restaurateurs added their own flair to the cool weather dish and the city was filled with folks looking for a sampling of the delicious fare. […]
Faison Top Shot Competition Big Success
District 11 representative Jeremy Faison, running for reelection this year, hosted the Faison Top Shot Competition on Saturday, November 16. The turnout was impressive, with shooters of all ages showing up to compete. The top shots were awarded high-quality firearms, a great bonus to an afternoon spent among friends and acquaintances in friendly competition. The […]
School Board – District Report Card Shows Improvement
The Jefferson County School Board met on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Vines. Three students were recognized for winning the Director’s Art Gallery in grades 3, 4 and 5. The 3rd grade winner was James from […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY “HAMS” Hold 1993 SUPER STORM REDUX
The March, 1993 super storm / blizzard that paralyzed east Tennessee as well as one-third of the U.S. for several days, provided the scenario for the JCARES annual Simulated Emergency Test in Jefferson County. The Simulated Emergency Test, known as SET, is sponsored by the American Radio Relay League which is the national association for […]
Library in Strawberry Plains Receives Grant for Major Expansion Project
Library patrons in Strawberry Plains and surrounding communities will soon have a bigger and better library, thanks in part to a grant from the Secretary of State’s office. The office is providing a $5,000 grant to assist with the expansion and renovation of the Parrott-Wood Memorial Library in Strawberry Plains. Jefferson County government is also […]
