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Tennessee Property Owners Score Early Win in Lawsuit Against Warrantless Trespassing, Surveillance on Private Land

Tennessee Property Owners Score Early Win in Lawsuit Against Warrantless Trespassing, Surveillance on Private Land

Today, Benton County Circuit Court Judge Charles McGinley denied the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Tennessee landowners Terry Rainwaters and Hunter Hollingsworth. They joined forces with the Institute for Justice (IJ) in April to sue TWRA for ignoring their “No Trespassing” signs by entering and installing cameras on their land. Today’s […]

School Update, August 18, 2020

School Update, August 18, 2020

Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), officers for 2020-2021

Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), officers for 2020-2021

MDW NSDAR officers for the 2020-2021 service year include (l to r) Treasurer Wendy Randolph, Librarian Katie Schmidt, Registrar Karen McFarland, Recording Secretary Karen Bible, Regent Jane Chambers, Corresponding Secretary Jane Busdeker, Historian Jamie Snyder, Chaplain Elizabeth Finchum, and Parliamentarian Ellie Betts. The photo was taken in the Revolutionary War Cemetery in Dandridge. – Photo by Jeff Depew MDW NSDAR […]

PUBLIC NOTICE – Seeking Legal Title for 2001 Suzuki Intruder VIN# JS1VS52A712100504

PUBLIC NOTICE – Seeking Legal Title for 2001 Suzuki Intruder VIN# JS1VS52A712100504

PUBLIC NOTICE Patrick Morrison Seeking Legal Title for 2001 Suzuki Intruder VIN# JS1VS52A712100504 Seeking clear title to 2001 Suzuki Intruder VIN# JS1VS52A712100504, purchased from Kathy Brooks, 517A, Oldham Street, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Seeking response for any claims to said vehicle via certified mail to: 517A, Oldham Street, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. 08/15/2020

To bond with nature, kids need solitary activities outdoors – NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDY

To bond with nature, kids need solitary activities outdoors – NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDY

A new study found solitary activities like fishing, hunting or exploring outside are key to building strong bonds between children and nature. Activities like these encourage children to both enjoy being outside and to feel comfortable there. In addition to these independent activities, researchers led by an investigator from North Carolina State University reported that […]

Study points to health disparities among former NFL players

Study points to health disparities among former NFL players

A career in professional football may yield an array of health benefits that extend beyond playing years: NFL players engage in vigorous training, tend to be more educated than other men in the U.S. and have higher median incomes than most fellow Americans–all factors associated with better overall health. But new research from Harvard Medical […]

FACEBOOK TO BUILD $800 MILLION DATA CENTER IN GALLATIN

FACEBOOK TO BUILD $800 MILLION DATA CENTER IN GALLATIN

GOVERNOR LEE, COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANNOUNCE FACEBOOK TO BUILD $800 MILLION DATA CENTER IN GALLATIN Approximately 100 jobs will help run the facility Gallatin facility will be supported by 100 percent renewable energy NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) officials announced today […]

AG Slatery Urges Congress to Consider Pandemic Liability Protections

AG Slatery Urges Congress to Consider Pandemic Liability Protections

Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III, along with 21 other state attorneys general, co-signed a letter to Congress urging the adoption of the protections contained in the Safe to Work Act. The legislation would help mitigate the threat of frivolous COVID-related litigation for much-needed goods and services while still ensuring victims have legal options where […]

Morristown Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Person Of Interest In Death Investigation

Morristown Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Person Of Interest In Death Investigation

The Morristown Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in a death investigation. This individual was the last known person to see a man who was found deceased on May 18, 2020 at Days Inn on East Andrew Johnson Highway. Attached are photos from the hotel cameras on that […]

OFFICIAL SCHOOL CAMPUS START TIMES

OFFICIAL SCHOOL CAMPUS START TIMES

OFFICIAL SCHOOL CAMPUS START TIMES Dandridge Elementary PreK-5 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Jefferson Academy 7:20 AM – 2:20 PM (Car Riders Only) Jefferson Elementary PreK-5 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Jefferson Middle 6th-8th 8:00 AM – 3:05 PM Jefferson County High 10th-12th 8:05 AM – 3:05 PM (Main Campus) Jefferson County High 9th 8:00 […]

Randy Rogers, Athletics Director – What Will Sports Look Like This School Year?

Randy Rogers, Athletics Director – What Will Sports Look Like This School Year?

Mandy Schneitman – School Safety Protocols Amid Covid-19

Mandy Schneitman – School Safety Protocols Amid Covid-19

August 6, 2020 Update of Re-Opening Jefferson County Schools

August 6, 2020 Update of Re-Opening Jefferson County Schools

NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station Answers STEM Students’ Questions

NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station Answers STEM Students’ Questions

Students participating in Space Station Explorers STEM programs across the nation will pose questions this week to NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy aboard the International Space Station. The educational downlink event will air live at 12:45 p.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 7, on NASA Television and the agency’s website. Cassidy will answer prerecorded questions from students participating […]

Welcome To Students & Parents from Department of Education Directors

Welcome To Students & Parents from Department of Education Directors

Update July 29, 2020 Jefferson County Schools Opening

Update July 29, 2020 Jefferson County Schools Opening