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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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Budget Passes Committee Unscathed – $.13 Cent Property Tax Increase

Budget Passes Committee Unscathed – $.13 Cent Property Tax Increase

The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County High School.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Committee Member Blevins was absent from Roll Call. End of fiscal year 2012-2013 budget amendments were presented for approval. Amendments from the County General Fund that had […]

School Board: Requested Cuts Would Cost Multiple Teaching Positions

School Board: Requested Cuts Would Cost Multiple Teaching Positions

The Jefferson County School Board met on Monday, June 24, 2013 in the library of Mt. Horeb Elementary School.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. All Board Members were present for Roll Call.  Following a Motion from Board Member Vines and 2nd from Board Member Rogers the Agenda was […]

Interview with Budget Committee Chair, Roger Griffith

Interview with Budget Committee Chair, Roger Griffith

Budget Committee Chairman Roger Griffith has been at the helm of recent Budget Committee meetings, as the group prepares to bring the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget before the Full Commission Body for adoption. As Chairman of the Budget Committee, Griffith will also be one of three Commission members, along with citizens, that will comprise the […]

Where Your Tax Money Goes

Where Your Tax Money Goes

Jefferson County is in the midst of budgeting season and there have been predictions from Jefferson County Director of Finance Helton that a tax increase is in the near future for Jefferson County property owners. Director Helton has expressed that the County Commission may be able to keep the amount of property tax increase lower […]

Carson-Newman WOV Announces “Back to the Creek Work Week”

Carson-Newman University’s Women of Vision announce its “Back to the Creek Work Week” from July 10 to 13. “Back to the Creek Week is a special opportunity for women who love Carson-Newman to make a positive impact,” said Kay O’Brien, the University’s first lady and president of Women of Vision. Women supporters and friends are […]

County Commission Votes on Audit Committee, Appointments, and Safety

County Commission Votes on Audit Committee, Appointments, and Safety

The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, June 17, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Blevins, Barreiro and Maples. Four set of Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Solomon and a 2nd […]

Commission Chairman Marty Mills Addresses County Financial Issues & Future Political Aspirations

Commission Chairman Marty Mills Addresses County Financial Issues & Future Political Aspirations

Chairman of the Jefferson County Commission, Marty Mills, addressed some of the issues that are facing the Commission during the next several weeks, as they seek to establish a budget for fiscal year 2013-2014. With the deadline for budget approval looming, Chairman Mills and the Commission are readying for some long evenings crunching numbers to […]

Renovations Officially Under Way With Groundbreaking Ceremony At JCHS

Renovations Officially Under Way With Groundbreaking Ceremony At JCHS

Jefferson County Director of Schools, Dr. Charles Edmonds, members of the Jefferson County School Board, County Commissioners, local dignitaries and members of the public attended a ground breaking ceremony at Jefferson County High School Friday morning. The ceremony was the official start of extensive renovations to the Jefferson County High School Main Campus. Jefferson County’s […]

Budget Committee – SROs Are In – DOE Health Benefits & Personnel Possibly On The Line

Budget Committee – SROs Are In – DOE Health Benefits & Personnel Possibly On The Line

The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Baxley, Cureton and Blevins. Sitting in for Committee Member Maples was Commissioner Kesterson. Meeting Minutes, as amended, were Approved following a […]

Commission Prepares for Next Week’s Vote

Commission Prepares for Next Week’s Vote

The Jefferson County Commission met for a Work Session on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. One citizen spoke in opposition to Resolution 2013-03 concerning establishing regulations regarding Cadaver research uses and facilities in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Zoning Director Tim Seals addressed the Commission, as well as Planning Commission Chairman […]

Nominating Committee To Recommend Appointments For IDB

Nominating Committee To Recommend Appointments For IDB

The Jefferson County Nominating Committee met on Monday, June 10, 2013 to consider recommendations for three committees that currently have open or expired positions. Nominating Committee Chairman Tucker and committee members vetted interested applicants for the AG Committee, the Library Board and the Industrial Development Board. After consideration, the Nominating Committee will recommend that citizens […]