Parrott-Wood Memorial Library New Hours
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library (3133 W. Old A.J. Hwy., Strawberry Plain, TN) will be open 5 more hours for their community. Starting February 1, 2020, the library will be open 35 hours per week to the public. Donna Phillips, Director has stated “She is excited to announce new morning hours on Fridays. The library will be […]
Jefferson County Commission Stands Up for Property Rights, State Legislators File Proposed Bills
After County Commission made a resolution on January 21, 2020 that aims to protect private property rights, bills were filed in the Tennessee General Assembly to better protect property owners from eminent domain that is initiated by government for private benefit and economic development. The framers of the constitution limited property takings to “public use” under […]
State Representative Andrew Farmer To Seek Re-Election In 2020
Criminal Justice Subcommittee Chair prioritizes safe communities; commitment to education (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) Monday announced he will seek re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2020. “It is an incredible honor to serve the men, women and families our community,” said Rep. Farmer. “District 17 and our state are thriving under […]
Chestnut Hill VFD Receives Help From Modern Woodmen of America
MWA representative Richard Hall presenting check to CHVFD fire chief Steve Shultz and other firefighters and family members. The Dandridge Chapter of Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial recently helped the Chestnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department with their 2019 successful fall fundraiser. MWA matched the first $1,750 the fire department raised.
New group for anyone childless over age 35
New group for anyone childless over age 35. www.meetup.com/SevierChildfree
Jefferson County Schools, Lead Exceeding Allowable Limits Found In Recent Water Tests
In a release from Dr. Shane Johnston, Jefferson County Director Of Schools – Jefferson County Schools recently tested water sources on the campuses of the school district in compliance Jefferson County School Board policy (3.212) that aligns with TCA 49-2-133. The tests were completed in December 2019. The first round of results was provided yesterday […]
Time to Move On
As this impeachment trial drags on, it becomes more and more obvious the Democrats’ impeachment articles are backed by assumptions, not facts. They passed their two Articles of Impeachment – “abuse of power” and “obstruction of Congress” – without evidence President Trump committed a crime and without bipartisan support. Constitutional and criminal law scholar Alan […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Facilities Committee Special Called Meeting, Tuesday, February 11, 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Facilities Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Historical Courthouse, Main Courtroom. Located at 202 W. Main Street, Dandridge, Tennessee 37725. NOTICE IS […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Highway Commission Meeting, February 11, 2020
Notice is hereby given to all residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee and to all persons interested, that the regular meeting of the Jefferson County Highway Commission will be held on Tuesday February 11, 2020 at 7:00 PM, at its office in the courthouse in Dandridge. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of section […]
President Trump’s bold vision for Middle East peace
Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead “Peace to Prosperity” is a fundamentally different vision for one of the world’s most complex problems. “My vision presents a win-win opportunity for both sides,” President Trump said today, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu standing alongside him. President Trump also took the step of meeting yesterday with Israel’s opposition leader, […]
CARSON-NEWMAN SWEEPS SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE ASTROTURF MEN’S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK HONORS
Carson-Newman’s Devon Moore was named the South Atlantic Conference AstroTurf Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week, while teammate Christian Shouse was named the South Atlantic Conference AstroTurf Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week for meets contested during the fourth week of the indoor track & field season, the Conference office announced today. Moore, a junior from Baxley, […]
County Commission First Vote Of 2020
In their first voting meeting of the year 2020, the Jefferson County Commission voted 13-8 to add two full time positions to the office of Circuit Court Clerk. The addition came as an amendment to a budget committee item which allowed one full time and one part time position to join the Circuit Court Clerk’s […]
Tackling Kudzu in East Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry and the National Park Service are partnering with Keep Sevier Beautiful to host an educational event spotlighting kudzu in the Sevier County area. The public is invited to learn about this highly invasive and destructive plant and what homeowners can do to control it around their homes […]
Tennessee Cooking Up a Healthier Summer for Rural Children
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is seeking rural communities as it opens the application process for organizations to participate in this year’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The goal of the SFSP is to ensure that children 18 and younger who benefit from meal programs during the school year continue to have that […]
Scam Alert: Buyers Beware When Purchasing Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Sportsmen beware! A scam website has been detected by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. There is a new bogus website that appears when you Google Tennessee fishing license. The scam website appears as an advertisement during a Google Search for “Tennessee Fishing License.” The site then allows you to enter your personal information, such as […]
Former Jefferson County School Cafeteria Manager Indicted for Theft
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Christina Morris, the former cafeteria manager at Patriot Academy in Dandridge, Tennessee. Investigators determined that Morris stole at least $1,660.75 in cash that was collected from the school cafeteria between November 1, 2018 and March 6, 2019. The investigation began after county […]