TWRA Now Leasing Fields For 2014 Dove Season
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2014 dove season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Monday, Sept. 1. Mourning doves are a popular game bird and one of the most widely distributed and abundant birds in North America. More mourning doves are harvested than […]
They’re Back!!
After a two and ½ month hiatus, Jefferson County students will have their first full day of class on Monday morning, August 11, 2014. Teachers returned to work on the first day of August and students went for a couple of hours on Friday to pick up necessary paperwork. As with any new school year, […]
The Results Are In
The August 7th election totals are in and changes are on tap for much of the County Commission, though the top elected position will not change in Jefferson County. For the second straight election, early and absentee totals bested Election Day votes with early voting coming in at 3417 and Election Day bringing in 3212 […]
Governor Bill Haslam, Senator Lamar Alexander, and Congressman Phil Roe Visit Jefferson County
Governor Bill Haslam, US Senator Lamar Alexander and their entourage made a stop at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon, August 6, 2014. The Governor, Senator and a host of politicos were on the election trail just one day shy of Election Day across the State of Tennessee. Alexander was absent last week, […]
Judge Strand Honored At 31st Joint Conference On Juvenile Justice
Judge Benjamin Strand was honored with a proclamation issued by the state legislature and the President’s Award at the 31st annual Joint Conference on Juvenile Justice at Park Vista in Gatlinburg. Strand was one of several in the legal and criminal justice profession to receive honors. Since 1998, Strand has served on the general sessions, […]
Citizens Make Permanent Commitment to Support Good Health in Jefferson County with $12.3 Million Endowment at East Tennessee Foundation
In January, the Jefferson Memorial Foundation board of directors and the Jefferson City and Jefferson County governments voted to establish the Jefferson Memorial Foundation Fund (JMFF) at East Tennessee Foundation (ETF). The purpose of the fund is to provide a permanent resource that supports the good health of Jefferson County citizens. With approval in June […]
July 31 Officially Billy Mitchell Day In Jefferson County
After a long career in public service for Jefferson County, Billy Mitchell has retired. Mitchell is a veteran employee with 39 years of dedication to the people of Jefferson County, as well as his fellow co workers, and they were pleased to be able to send him off with a luncheon on Thursday, Billy’s last […]
Early Voting Closes Low – August 7, 2014 Last Chance To Pull Levers
Twenty one County Commission seats are up for appointment in the August 7, 2014 election cycle. Beyond the unopposed positions, the office of Jefferson County Mayor is also contested and judicial retention is a hot topic in some areas of the State, through it doesn’t seem to be driving voters to the polls in Jefferson […]
KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS
The 2014 Mountain Music Kids Fishing tournament held at Douglas Dam TVA launch ramp was an over whelming success. The tournament has been held for 24 years for kids and is one of the largest kid’s fishing tournaments in the country, conducted solely by contributions and donations from business’s and individuals. All the money raised […]
How Sweet It Is!
Dandridge has something new and sweet in the historic town square. The Main Street Coffee and Sweet Shoppe hosted a soft opening on Friday, August 1, 2014, and locals stopped by to pick up a tasty treat or two. Cupcakes, hand dipped strawberries and a variety of goodies filled the shelves at the pastry shop, […]
Shop Tax-Free in Tennessee August 1-3, 2014
The Department of Revenue reminds Tennesseans they can buy certain items without paying sales tax August 1 through August 3. During these three days, Tennessee shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on clothing, school supplies and computers. “This holiday offers Tennesseans great savings on important back-to-school items, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of […]
Dandridge Elementary Receives $1000 Donation From TVA Employees For Environmental Awareness and Conservation Efforts
On Tuesday, July 29, 2014, Dandridge Elementary School received a donation from TVA employees to the tune of $1000. The donations were raised to show the employees’ appreciation towards Dandridge Elementary’s various pushes into environmental awareness and conservation, such as the school’s recent organic garden project. Principal Tommy Arnold was on hand Tuesday to receive […]
Golf Teams Dominate Opener
Jefferson County opened their golf season on Monday in style, with dominating performances by both boys and girls teams. The team’s opened their season at Patriot Hills Golf Club in Jefferson City. On the boys side they defeated the Chiefs with total of 141-162, while the Lady Patriots outshot Cherokee 79-120 Kelsey Haun led the […]
East Tennessee Storm Outbreak Sunday Causes Widespread Damage And Power Outages
A weather pattern more indicative of fall than mid summer moved through East Tennessee on Sunday evening, July 27, 2014, bring high winds and a plethora of lightening to the area. While authorities are still weighing in on damage that impacted the upper portion of the region, Jefferson County largely skidded by with minimal damage […]
“Basketball Doesn’t Build Character, It Reveals It”
Jefferson County High School longtime Assistant Basketball Coach John Hill unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014. Hill was a life long native of Jefferson County where he was a member of the Dandridge community. Born on May 6, 1945, John and his late brother, Edd, resided for many years with his Aunt Daisy […]
Hands On At Martha Dandridge Garden Club
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club met on Thursday, July 24, 2014 and welcomed a special speaker and feathered guests. Steve McGaffin, of the Knoxville Zoo, brought some native birds to visit the Garden Club. In addition to the presentation, the ladies gained knowledge on the composition of gardens that attract and nurture native birds. Planting […]
