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Mark Potts Announces Candidacy For Jefferson County Mayor

Mark Potts Announces Candidacy For Jefferson County Mayor

Jefferson City Mayor Mark Potts announced his candidacy for Jefferson County Mayor, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at a gathering at the Jefferson City Library. Mayor Potts said “I want to thank my family, because without their support, I wouldn’t be able to do it.”  I think it is time for Jefferson County to have a […]

AEC Line Crews Help With Hurricane Irma Restoration

AEC Line Crews Help With Hurricane Irma Restoration

AEC line crews were released from storm restoration work on Saturday, September 16 and have returned safely home. Jim Greer, Director of Operations for AEC said “We are certainly thankful to have them home safely and we are glad that we were able to help the membership of Amicalola EMC and restore electric services damaged […]

Dwight Mitchel Bell Arrested By Dandridge Police Department – Fugitive From Justice and Person Of Interest In Murder and Rape Of Somerset, KY Woman

Dwight Mitchel Bell Arrested By Dandridge Police Department – Fugitive From Justice and Person Of Interest In Murder and Rape Of Somerset, KY Woman

Dwight Mitchel Bell was arrested in Dandridge today and charged as a fugitive from justice. He is also a person of interest in the murder and rape of 70 year old Carolyn New of Somerset, Kentucky, theft of her vehicle and a separate incident of strangulation in Henry County, Indiana. New was found dead in […]

Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Starts 12th Year in Office

Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Starts 12th Year in Office

September marks a month of change in weather, seasons, and government, as it is the month that local county elected officials are sworn into office. This month marks the twelfth year of service as the Mayor of Jefferson County for Mayor Alan Palmieri. A veteran of Jefferson County politics, Palmieri is entering his final year […]

Patriots Swat the Hornets, 35-7

Patriots Swat the Hornets, 35-7

The Jefferson County Patriots invaded Carter High School Friday night, in a big way. It wouldn’t take long for Jefferson County, still feeling the 23-0 loss against Bearden the week before, to take their frustration out against the Hornets. Topping off the first drive of the game, Clay Woods dove into the endzone after breaking […]

Guest Editorial: House Representative (11th District) Jeremy Faison

Guest Editorial: House Representative (11th District) Jeremy Faison

The following is a guest editorial by Jeremy Faison, Tennessee House of Representatives (11th District): When judging a man’s character from history, I believe that it is imperative to judge actions in two ways.  First, we should judge their life in totality.  Secondly, we should judge them from the standpoint of the accepted norm in […]

Bohanan Reunited with Family After 11 Days

Bohanan Reunited with Family After 11 Days

After spending 11 nights lost in the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Austin Bohanan walked out of the woods along Panther Creek and flagged down a passing boat for help on August 23 at approximately 2:30 p.m. He was quickly reunited with his family who has gathered daily near the site since his […]

Carson-Newman Honors Faculty, Staff Service

Carson-Newman Honors Faculty, Staff Service

On Thursday, Carson-Newman University recognized the service of faculty and staff during its annual Welcome Assembly. Carson-Newman President J. Randall O’Brien, pictured front left, thanked each for their years of service and contributions to the institution. Pictured with O’Brien is: Front Row, left to right, Dr. Kitty Coffey, 40 years; Becky Boatright, 35 years; Anita […]

The Great American Eclipse at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library

The Great American Eclipse at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library

Monday, August 21, 2017 Parrott-Wood Memorial Library 3133 Old Andrew Johnson Highway Strawberry Plains, TN 37871 1:30 p.m. ***First 200 people will get a free pair of Solar Eclipse Glasses*** Pre-Party – August 7, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. Pre-Party – August 14, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. PARROTT-WOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY has joined more than 1,000 libraries […]

AEC Installs New Payment Option

AEC Installs New Payment Option

AEC has recently installed a new Kiosk payment center at its office facility, located at 1109 Hill Drive in New Market. The self-service kiosk allows members to make real-time payments to their electric accounts 24 hours per day / 7 days a week. The kiosk takes cash, checks and credit card payments and provides receipts […]

State Representative Andrew Farmer Announces Funding Approval For Mountain View Upgrades

State Representative Andrew Farmer Announces Funding Approval For Mountain View Upgrades

State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) announced today that the State Building Commission has officially approved funding for facility wide upgrades to the Mountain View Youth Development Center in Dandridge. These updates include the replacement of kitchen and food services equipment; overhauling the freezer and cooler; replacing window heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units and rooftop […]

“Baby It’s Hot Outside” – Christmas In July

“Baby It’s Hot Outside” – Christmas In July

As the thermometer reaches into the red, Christmas enthusiasts are immersing themselves in the Holidays. Though it is still five months until Christmas, Christmas in July is in full swing. For many, July signals the time to begin planning for the Holiday season. Christmas movies fill the schedule lineups on television, and retail stores offer […]

2017-2018 Jefferson County Schools Calendar

2017-2018 Jefferson County Schools Calendar

Four Vols Earn Preseason Media Days All-SEC Honors

Four Vols Earn Preseason Media Days All-SEC Honors

Tennessee senior offensive lineman Jashon Robertson, junior wide receiver Jauan Jennings, senior defensive back/kick returner Evan Berry and redshirt senior punter Trevor Daniel have garnered 2017 Preseason Media Days All-SEC honors, as announced by the Southeastern Conference on Friday. On Thursday, Robertson was named by the Football Writers Association of America to the preseason watch […]

Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Responds To Budget Chair Comments Regarding Recent VETO

Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Responds To Budget Chair Comments Regarding Recent VETO

In a release by the Jefferson County, Tennessee Mayor’s Office, July 11, 2017, Mayor Alan Palmieri states: “Concerning Commissioner Scarlett’s statements regarding my Budget Veto. I believe Mr. Scarlett has the best of intentions although I differ from his approach and positions on a great many of his standings. Without going over each point again […]

Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri Vetoes Budget

Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri Vetoes Budget

Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri Vetoes the budget recently passed by the Jefferson County, Tennessee Board Of Commissioners, stating the following reasons: As provided in TCA 5-6-107 Powers and duties – Action on legislation: I am vetoing Resolution 2017-38 for the following reasons. Resolution 2017-38 is in direct conflict with Resolution 2007-46 and the adopted […]