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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 […]

Jefferson Memorial Hospital Increases Efficiencies Through Six Sigma Project

Jefferson Memorial Hospital Increases Efficiencies Through Six Sigma Project

Tennova Healthcare today announced that Jefferson Memorial Hospital has reached the impressive goal of 4 minutes for total average wait times to register patients scheduled for tests or procedures, such as diagnostic imaging and outpatient surgery. Hospital administrators attribute the faster service to process improvements associated with its Six Sigma quality initiative. Six Sigma, developed […]

Urban Growth Committee Public Hearings – Citizens Voice Need For Controlled Growth

Urban Growth Committee Public Hearings – Citizens Voice Need For Controlled Growth

The Urban Growth Committee held public hearings on the proposed extension of growth boundary lines in Jefferson County on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 and Wednesday, September 11, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. One citizen, Russell Fox, of the Oak Grove Community, addressed the proposed expansion of the Dandridge growth boundaries to include the […]

New Market Council Called Meeting

The City of New Market held a special called meeting on September 12, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.  Mayor Charles Guinn called the special meeting to order.  The meeting was opened up in a word of prayer by Alderman Ross Cunningham.  There were no public comments made at the opening part of the meeting. Alderman Frank […]

Jefferson County Nominating Committee Selects Recommendations For Vote

The meeting of the Jefferson County Nominating Committee was called to order on September 9, 2013 in the Jury Room of the Historic Courthouse located in Dandridge, TN.  Present were Committee Members Solomon, Estes, Turner, Sheets, Kesterson and Chairman Tucker.  The current agenda without corrections was approved withstanding an adjustment of items 12 & 13 […]

Dandridge, Tennessee Celebrates Heritage at 7th Scots-Irish Festival, September 28, 2013

Dandridge, Tennessee Celebrates Heritage at 7th Scots-Irish Festival, September 28, 2013

Come to the only Scots-Irish Music Festival in the United States on Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Historic Downtown Dandridge, Tennessee. The music festival honors the Town’s earliest settlers dating back to 1783. Families will enjoy this old-time Main Street Music Festival on the shores of Loch (Lake) Douglas in the foothills of the beautiful […]

JCHS Students Honored With Reward Luncheon

JCHS Students Honored With Reward Luncheon

Jefferson County High School juniors that met the National benchmark on their Plan test were honored with a special lunch on Wednesday afternoon. 220 students of 548 that took the test last year were invited to the lunch, which was served by JCHS Guidance Counselors. The Plan test is administered during the sophomore year and […]

Finance Office Investigating County Employee Health Insurance Change

Finance Office Investigating County Employee Health Insurance Change

The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, September 9, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Budget Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from roll call were Commissioners Blevins and Dockery. Following Approval of the Minutes, the Chairman called for election of officers for the Budget Committee. Committee Member […]

SkillsUSA Hosts Hero’s Supper

SkillsUSA Hosts Hero’s Supper

Jefferson County’s First Responders and support staff were honored by Jefferson County students involved in the SkillsUSA organization on Tuesday evening. The students fed around 100 at the Hero’s Supper, which was held on the lawn of Jefferson County High School. The annual event offers students the opportunity to interact with those that dedicate their […]

Facilities Committee Discussion On JCHS Renovations and Roof Collapse

Facilities Committee Discussion On JCHS Renovations and Roof Collapse

The Jefferson County Facilities Committee met on Monday, September 9, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Turner. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Dockery and Tabor.  With a proper Motion and 2nd the Agenda and Minutes were Approved. No citizens requested appearance before the […]

Jefferson County Commission Work Session

Jefferson County Commission Work Session

The Jefferson County Commission met for a Work Session on Monday, September 9, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills.  Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Musick, Tabor, Scarlett, Dockery, Patterson, Maples, Blevins and Barreiro. There were no citizens requesting input on the Rezoning Request […]

Tennessee Main Streets Host Fall Activities

One of Tennessee’s most beautiful seasons is right around the corner and Tennessee Main Street communities are celebrating fall all across the state. Tennessee Main Street Programs are hosting multiple fall events, including fall festivals and concerts to support historic downtown business districts. “Historic downtown districts are the heart and soul of so many Tennessee […]