GERALD W. BARBEE
GERALD W. BARBEE, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2019. He was a lifetime member of Mountain View Baptist Church, retired from Magnavox and a Mason. He enjoyed whittling and carving, and was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by wife, Mary […]
RICKY YOUNG
RICKY YOUNG, age 57, of Dandridge, TN passed away on November 27, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Kyle and Fannie Young; sister and brother-in-law, Rosie and Ottis Gann. He is survived by brothers and sisters, George Young, R. P. Young, Janie Lee (Danny), Doug Young (Gail), Elisa Robertson; special nephew and great-nephew, Travis and […]
Jefferson County Government and Jefferson County Schools Announce Joint Initiative For Vehicle Maintenance
Jefferson County Government and Jefferson County Schools are excited to announce a joint initiative designed to more efficiently manage the maintenance of county owned automobiles and buses. The plan calls for the current county garage that maintains many of the automobiles owned by Jefferson County to absorb the workload associated with maintaining the bus fleet […]
Veterans Program Luncheon Hosted By Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Amid chuckles and amused groans, Jane Chambers, Regent of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), shared an account of “The Worst Road Trip” with honored veterans and guests at the annual MDW Veterans Day luncheon on November 9 at the First United Methodist Church in Dandridge. Regent […]
Gray, Vols Storm Past Commodores, 28-10
KNOXVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 30, 2019 – Wide receiver Jauan Jennings #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics Freshman running back Eric Gray moved like lightning, and the hard-hitting Vol defense delivered the thunder as Tennessee stormed […]
Schools Director Warns Parents of Possible Listeria Contamination After Food Vendor Recall
In a statemen by Dr. Shane Johnston, Jefferson County Director of Schools, November 25, 2019 – “One of the food vendors for Jefferson County Schools notified the Food Services Department that there was a recall for a base that is used to make soups and to flavor vegetables. This notification was received shortly after 11:00 […]
Jefferson County Schools Director Addresses Rumors With County Commission
Dr. Shane Johnston, Director of Jefferson County Schools, recently approached the Jefferson County Commission to address a handful of, what the Director qualified as, rumors that have been circulating in the community through social media. He stated that he wanted the County Commission and public to be aware of facts rather than relying on the […]
County Commission Holds Final Voting Meeting For 2019
The Jefferson County Commission held their final scheduled voting meeting of the year, as no regular meetings are on the calendar for December. Though Commissioners declined to tap into the nearly $8 million dollars that has accrued from hospital lease payments and is held in a special account, they did move on allocating $675,000 to […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Highway Commission Meeting, December 10, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE 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 December 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM, at its office in the courthouse in Dandridge. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions […]
Enough Is As Good As A Feast
For several years now, I have watched as the County Commission has struggled to find the funds to provide for the financial needs of Jefferson County. Truthfully, we enjoy a reasonable tax rate and that is important to many who struggle to pay their property taxes. You only have to have a couple of discussions […]
2020 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION SCHEDULE
2020 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION SCHEDULE Meetings convene at 6:30 p.m. in the Historical Jefferson County Courthouse, 202 West Main Street, Dandridge, Tennessee. Work Sessions and Regular Sessions are posted public meetings. The public is given an opportunity to address the County Commission for items of concern that may or may not be on […]
“Planned Shooting” Social Medial Post Causes Anxiety In Jefferson County School Community – “Incorrect” According To Director of Schools, Dr. Johnston
According to Jefferson County Director of Schools Thursday, November 21, 2019 – “an irresponsible social media post has created anxiety in our communities concerning an alleged school shooting planned for tomorrow at Maury Middle School. This information is not correct. Earlier today, a student was disciplined for making a threat and school officials in conjunction […]
Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Adults Hits All-Time Low
Cigarette smoking among U.S. adults has reached an all-time low of 13.7% in 2018 — a decline of approximately two-thirds in the more than 50 years since the first Surgeon General’s report warned of the health consequences of smoking. Yet, new data released in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report show that nearly 1 in 7 U.S. […]
8 CDC Health Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday
The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, to celebrate life, to be grateful, and to reflect on what’s important. They are also a time to appreciate – and safeguard – the gift of health. “The holiday season is a time to reflect on family and friends, but don’t forget […]
Find the Holiday Spirit at Tennessee Christmas Tree Farms
There is nothing quite like going to the farm to pick out the perfect Christmas tree, but that’s not all you will find at the farm this year. With attractions like petting zoos, pictures with Santa, and gift shops, farmers are creating magical outdoor adventures that are drawing visitors back year after year. Erin’s Farm in […]