Motorcade and Memorial Tribute to Chief John Yancey
Jefferson County Police and First Responders came out in force on Sunday, August 30, 2015 to honor the memory of one of their own: Chief John Yancey. Chief Yancey passed away suddenly on August 21, 2015 after more than 30 years of service as on officer in various locations across the state of Tennessee. Chief […]
Still Time, But Hurry!
With the unofficial end of summer only a week away, many are looking for those final days on local waters before time to dock the boats and water toys until the sunny days of 2016. And, while the lake levels on both Douglas and Cherokee are still sufficient to enjoy the last few days of […]
County May Face More Legal Battles
Jefferson County may be facing another legal suit if attorneys for Tom Carter, Director for the Environmental Office of Jefferson County, do not feel that corrective action from the County is sufficient, according to a letter dated August 27, 2015 regarding the reductions to the Environmental Office in the Jefferson County 2015/2016 fiscal year budget. […]
Jefferson County Stings Hornets, 34-12
As Jefferson County took the field on Friday night, a field they had taken back during the offseason in a scrimmage, it was the first time the Jefferson County Patriots and the Carter Hornets had played a meaningful game since 1982; kind of odd, since the 2 schools are separated by just 15 miles. On […]
United Way Of Jefferson County Kicks Off 2015 Campaign With Parade Of Tables
It was a packed house on Thursday evening, August 27, 2015, as the United Way of Jefferson County kicked off their 2015 Campaign with a Parade of Tables and Silent Auction. The Jefferson City Christian Church hosted the event and the fellowship hall looked spectacular. Local businesses and groups sponsored and decorated individual tables in […]
Bicycling & Walking; Healthy for People; Healthy for Tennessee
With Tennessee rated the 49th worst state for physical activity and 47th for obesity, one cannot argue about the need for improved health. Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, believes those ratings can change if state and city leaders increase efforts to make bicycling and walking safer and more convenient. “We applaud […]
Tennessee Students Hit Five-Year High on ACT
For the third straight year, Tennessee public high school students improved on the ACT, administered to all students statewide. The average composite increased from 19.3 last year to 19.4 this year, adding to what has been a three-year pattern of growth for the state. Though this increase is incremental, Tennessee continues to be a state […]
Jefferson County Couple Charged with Theft
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Jefferson City attorney and his wife, who are each charged with theft. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents began investigating Carl Robert Ogle on April 10, 2014. The investigation revealed […]
Rusty Wallace Breaks Ground in Dandridge
One of Jefferson County’s newest business hosted a ground breaking ceremony on Friday, August 22, 2015. Rusty Wallace Ford is relocating from their current location in Newport to Sharon Drive in Dandridge, and the new, more accessible facility is projected to be open in the Spring of 2016. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted […]
Jefferson County Faces Another Investigation
For the second time in less than twelve months, a Jefferson County Government Department is being investigated for financial irregularities that point to employees theft. According to reliable sources, bookkeeping discrepancies have been identified in the office of Building Inspection, which point to employee theft. Late last year the Jefferson County Finance Office was in […]
The Jefferson County Fair Ends Its 2015 Run
The bright midway lights have gone dim for another year, as the Jefferson County Fair ended its 2015 run this weekend. Fair officials deemed 2015 a rebuilding year and fair week certainly was challenged by Mother Nature, as the rains poured down. However, in the end, nothing (not even knee deep water) can dampen the […]
Pageant Nights At Jefferson County Fair
Pageant nights are always a highlight of the Jefferson County Fair and this year was no exception. Contestants from tots to teens came out in their finest to compete for the title and crown in their respective catagories. This year’s list of winners includes- Petite Prince-Zayne Humphreys, 1st runner up Gage Weld, 2nd runner up […]
Public Advisory for Undeclared Gluten Allergen
The Consumer and Industry Services Division of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is issuing a public advisory for undeclared gluten discovered in two products sold in Tennessee. During routine sampling of retail food products sold at India Bazaar on Mayfield Drive in Franklin, lab results showed the presence of gluten in Kerala Pappadam, distributed by […]
Patriots Smack Grace Christian, 48-21
For 10 long months the Jefferson County football team and coaches had to live with the fact that they had one of the worst seasons in school history. They had to listen to the fans moan and groan about last season for 10 months. Friday night, however, they got that nasty taste out of their […]
