State Representative Andrew Farmer Recognized By Tennessee American Academy Of Pediatrics
State Representative Andrew Farmer (R–Sevierville) was recently honored by the American Academy of Pediatrics during the organization’s annual Excellence in Pediatrics event at the Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin, TN. The group specifically recognized Representative Farmer for his work promoting children’s health legislation within the Tennessee General Assembly and working to improve the quality of […]
Charges Filed Against Woman In Connection With Hit And Run Of Child Exiting School Bus Monday Evening
Charges have been filed against a woman in connection with the Monday evening hit and run of a child as he exited the school bus. Heather Leanne Williams, 37, was charged this evening with Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Personal Injury, Passing a School Bus Stop Sign, and Texting While Driving. Williams admitted […]
White Pine School And Capital Projects List Find Funding
Students and staff at White Pine School will soon be under construction and the project will be on a larger scale than was expected earlier this year thanks to recent action on the part of the Jefferson County School Board. Late last month the School Board approved, in a 5-2 vote, a motion offered by […]
Hail Mary Lifts #11 Vols Past #25 Georgia, 34-31
Jauan Jennings caught a 43-yard touchdown heave from Joshua Dobbs as time expired to lift No. 11/11 Tennessee to a 34-31 comeback victory over No. 25/20 Georgia on Saturday at Sanford Stadium for the Vols’ 11th-straight win. Tennessee (5-0, 2-0 SEC) notched its fourth come-from-behind victory of the season and its first win over Georgia (3-2, 1-2 SEC) […]
BlueCross Limits Participation in 2017 ACA Marketplace
Focused on balancing access to coverage, financial security for members CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has made the difficult but necessary decision to reduce our participation from eight to five regions on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace in Tennessee for 2017. The change does not affect seniors with Medicare Advantage plans, those enrolled […]
Added Protection For Those Who Protect And Serve
Town of Dandridge Police Department recently received enhanced protective gear. Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to purchase the armor and helmets several weeks ago, citing a concern for Officers in the local department following several incidents at the State, local and National level. Dandridge Police Chief Williams was on hand as Town of […]
Constitution Week Bell Ringing Hosted By Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter, National Society Daughters Of The American Revolution
In honor of Constitution Week, the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Bell Ringing Ceremony on September 18, 2016. The event was held on the lawn of the Department of Education Building in the Historic Town Square in downtown Dandridge. Kimberly Williams-Clabo served as […]
Threats At Patriot Academy Heighten Police Presence
Jefferson County High School Patriot Academy had extra law enforcement protection on Thursday, September 8, 2016 due to security concerns regarding a threat that was received via social media. Though the Patriot Academy is in the jurisdiction of the Dandridge Police Dept, Dandridge Police Chief Carson Williams stated that his department was acting in a […]
Officials Take Oath Of Office
Jefferson County, TN’s recently elected officials took the Oath of Office, September 1, 2016 in the Historic Courthouse with the Honorable Judge Will Roach presiding and administering. The ceremony was lead by Jefferson County Mayor, Alan Palmieri along with Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce President Darrell Helton opening. The officials were as follows: Susan Gaddis […]
Jefferson County Republican Headquarters Opens In Dandridge
Tuesday, August 20, 2016 was the opening day for the Jefferson County Republican Headquarters. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 10am to 1pm, and 3pm to 6pm. Tennessee State Representative Jeremy Faison, State Executive Committee Woman, Betty Fain and Jefferson County Republican Party Treasurer, Sue Hoke, were on hand for the opening […]
Saved By The Belt
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 was a day of celebration for three youngsters and a father as they were honored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office THSO (formerly Governor’s Highway Safety Office) at Golden Corral in Morristown, Tennessee, during the THSO scheduled meeting. Several months ago the girls and one of the girl’s father (also the […]
Faulkenberry tapped as new Executive Director of EDOC
“He knows us, and he can help us get where we’re going.” According to EDOC Board President Langdon Potts, those were deciding factors in selecting development consultant Scott Faulkenberry as the new Executive Director of Jefferson County’s Economic Development Oversight Committee. Faulkenberry led the capital campaign that successfully raised funds for economic development through a […]