A.M. Fire At Carson-Newman University’s Pedersen Nursing Building
Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, TN – A call was reported at 7:43 a.m. concerning a fire at Carson-Newman University’s Pedersen Nursing Building. There are no injuries. The fire is contained and the damaged is being assessed. We are grateful for the response and support by our local fire and police departments. University officials are working […]
VITAL POLICY – Tennessee and Jefferson County’s Constitutional Dilemma with Food Truck Regulations
Local Regulations Two of Jefferson County’s five municipalities regulate the operation of food trucks, White Pine and Dandridge; Jefferson City, New Market, and Baneberry do not. The regulations and fees that Dandridge impose on food trucks are centered around health and safety; but the White Pine regulations exceed health and safety by regulating the number […]
VITAL POLICY – Governor Lee Signs Partisan School Board Elections into Law, Jefferson County Republican Party Calls Primary
Governor Bill Lee signed multiple bills into law late Friday that were enacted in the Third Extraordinary Session of the Tennessee General Assembly, among those House Bill 9072 authorizing partisan school board elections, supported by Representatives Jeremy Faison, Andrew Farmer, and co-sponsored by Senator Frank Niceley (SB9009). Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee, expecting Lee’s signature […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting, December 9, 2021
Notice of Meeting: Board of School Commissioners Thursday, December 9, 2021 Location: Jefferson Elementary School Work Session 5:30 PM with Business Session to follow. Dr. Shane Johnston, Director Jefferson County Schools
Six Vietnam War Era Veterans Honored
Six Vietnam War Era Veterans were honored at the November meeting of the Martha Dandridge Washington (MDW) Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Certificates and pins were presented to the following: Daniel Eual Berney, US Air Force; Paul Fredrick Haynes, US Navy Reserve (received by Janet Guyett); Robert M. Jessee, US Army; […]
2021 August Workshop and 2020 State Awards of National and State Committees
Due to the uptick in the Covid-19 Delta Variant, the 2021 August Workshop for the Tennessee Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (TSDAR) was held virtually for the second year. Moreover, graduation for those ladies who had completed the Members Course and New Horizons Course was formally acknowledged at a Zoom meeting on October 28. […]
Meet and Greet With Local Author Kathrine Allen
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library (3313 W. Old. A.J. Hwy, Strawberry Plains, TN 37861) is proud to announce Meet and Greet with Local Author Kathrine Allen on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 4:30-5:30. Please call to 865-933-1311 to register or go on https://www.facebook.com/pwml321. Raised in Tennessee, Kathrine Allen has lived most of her life in a small […]
THDA Awards $1 Million Grant To TCAC for Jefferson , Sevier and Union Counties
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency awarded a $1 million grant to the Tennessee Community Assistance Corporation that will be used to construct new and affordable single family housing in rural East Tennessee. TCAC will use the HOME CHDO grant funding to build and sell seven single-family homes in Jefferson, Sevier and Union counties in an […]
Single-Lane Closure on the Spur through November 19
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced that a weekday, single-lane closure will be implemented along the southbound Spur between the Gatlinburg Bypass intersection and the city limits of Gatlinburg through Friday, November 19. The lane closure is necessary to safely allow utility work along the road shoulder by the City of Gatlinburg. Motorists are asked to […]
MEDIC Regional Blood Center to Compete in 34th Orange and Blue Blood Drive Competition
WHO: MEDIC Regional Blood Center WHAT: Orange and Blue Blood Drive Competition WHEN: November 15 – 19 WHERE: MEDIC Donor Centers: Ailor Avenue – 1601 Ailor Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920 Farragut/Kingston Pike – 11000 Kingston Pike, Ste. 4, Farragut, TN 37934 Athens – 213 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 104, Athens, […]
Major League Fishing Academy Sports + Outdoors Heritage Cup Wraps Production in Knoxville & Jefferson County, TN
Major League Fishing (MLF) and 24 of the world’s best pro anglers wrapped production Sunday at the MLF Academy Sports + Outdoors Heritage Cup presented by Magellan Outdoors event in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event, hosted by the Visit Knoxville Sports Commission and Jefferson County Tourism Department, and filmed entirely for television broadcast, was shot over […]
Tennessee Republicans lead charge against forced government discrimination in Covid-19 special session
The House and Senate chambers concluded a third extraordinary session of the 112th General Assembly Oct. 30, passing a comprehensive legislative package that restores individual rights of Tennesseans by protecting against harmful federal mandates. The extraordinary special session covered a number of issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic, including President Joe Biden’s unconstitutional plan to […]
TN Dept. of Revenue Releases New Vehicle Registration Format
The Tennessee Department of Revenue has released a new vehicle registration format where only one sticker will be applied to the plate. The new sticker will indicate the month and year of expiration and new plates issued will no longer have a separate month sticker in the upper left corner. The new combination sticker should […]
Lakeway Christian Academy Announces New Men’s Soccer Coach
Lakeway Christian Schools has announced Greg Evans as the Men’s Soccer Coach for Lakeway Christian Academy. Evans born and raised in Wales, United Kingdom, has played for various soccer clubs in both Wales and England throughout his youth career. He played for a professional youth academy in Wales where they won the North Wales Professional […]
Carson-Newman welcomes ACA President, ’81 alumna to address graduates at Winter Commencement
Carson-Newman University will hold its Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. in the Sevierville Convention Center. Dr. Beth Rushing, a 1981 C-N alumna, will address the December graduates. Rushing is president of the Appalachian College Association (ACA), a consortium of 34 private colleges and universities in Appalachia that offers collaborative opportunities and […]