Jefferson County School On “Shelter In Place” – Local Businesses And Residents On Altert
Maury Middle School was placed on Shelter in Place alert on Friday morning, October 23, 2015. Dandridge Police Chief Carson Williams stated that the action was precautionary and that no threat had been made directly to the school, students or personnel. Thursday evening a domestic altercation occurred on Kerr Street, which is in the vicinity […]
New Market Fire Department Halloween Dance, October 31, 2015
Halloween Dance New Market Fire Department Saturday October 31, 2015 LIVE MUSIC & DANCE 6 PM Cost: $5.00 Children Under 6 Free with Adult Admission Costume Contest * Dance Contest * Treats for Kids * Door Prizes $25.00 Door Prize Free Hay Rides with paid admission For more information, call 865-475-1417 or 865-475-4064
Thank You From White Pine School
LETTER TO THE EDITOR The staff and students of White Pine School would like to express our extreme gratitude to the many individuals and groups who have helped us through the loss of one of our students. We have received numerous cards and other correspondence, as well as countless calls and kind words, conveying the […]
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County Highway Department will be accepting sealed bids for “REHAB WORK ON WITT ROAD BRIDGE IN WHITE PINE TENNESSEE”
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Highway Department will be accepting sealed bids for “REHAB WORK ON WITT ROAD BRIDGE IN WHITE PINE TENNESSEE”. For more information on the bid specs please contact Charles H. Tipton, Superintendent, Jefferson County Highway Department @ 865-397-2155 An Inspection for all potential bidders is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, […]
Boo At The Vance Building In Historic Downtown Dandridge, Halloween Night, October 31, 2015
The streets of Dandridge will be filled with ghosts and goblins on Halloween evening, October 31, 2015. Several local businesses will be handing out candy to trick or treaters and some even have something extra special going! Boo at the Vance Building (located across the street from the Jefferson County Courthouse) will run from 5-7:30 […]
Committee Approves $1 Million To WPS Renovation, 5% County Raises And Hybrid Benefit Plan
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, October 19, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Sitting in for Committee Member Kesterson was Commissioner Huffaker and for Committee Member Turner was Commissioner McGraw. All other Committee Members were present. Committee Member Solomon offered a Motion to accept the Minutes of the September 14, 2015 […]
AEC Explores Broadband Partnership
Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) has partnered with Morristown Utilities (MUS) and FiberNet to explore the possibility of bringing high speed broadband service to members of AEC in parts of Hamblen and Jefferson Counties. We have engaged the services of a consultant to conduct a broadband assessment and feasibility study to determine the financial and business […]
Construction Laborers – $10/hr Construccion Obreros – $10/hr
Construction Laborers – $10/hr. Apply in person Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m. to noon. Construccion Obreros – $10/hr. Solicitar en persona de lunes a jueves de 8 a.m. a mediodia. Precon Corporation, 537 Randolph Drive, Morristown, TN 37813.
JIMMY CHAPMAN
JIMMY CHAPMAN, age 67, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Carson and Anna Belle (Cate) Chapman and was preceded in death by sisters, Lucille Chapman and Mary Ann Henderson. He was a member […]
JANICE MORELAND MINCHEW
JANICE MORELAND MINCHEW, age 73, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and retired from TVA with 26 years of service. She was an avid University of Tennessee fan, especially softball and women’s basketball. Preceded in death by […]
Tickets On Sale Now For Knoxville Symphony Orchestra 2nd Annual Christmas Concert
The Dandridge Community Trust is proud to welcome once again the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for the 2nd Annual Christmas Concert. The performance is Friday, December 4, 7 PM at First Baptist Church in Dandridge. Tickets are $12 each, general admission. Last year was a sellout, so we encourage people to buy early. Tickets can be purchased […]
Vietnam Battle of la Drang Valley survivor to speak at Hill’s Union United Methodist Church, November 15, 2015
A special service for all Veterans is scheduled at Hill’s Union United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Freddie J. Owens, a survivor of the Battle of la Drang Valley, will be the guest speaker. We encourage all veterans and their families to attend the 10:45am service at 2383 Hill’s Chapel Road, Dandridge. Freddie […]
Checklist for Moving Day
Moving day is that final moment when everything you have been planning and working toward for weeks finally comes to a climax. Make sure you’re ready by using these tips from VA Movers. Your Old Home In the house you are leaving, make a last minute check of: Drawers, cabinets and built-in shelves for any […]
JCHS & Patriot Academy Closed On Thursday
Jefferson County High School and the Patriot Academy will be closed on Thursday, October 15, 2015 due to communication lines that were downed during construction on the main campus. According to the Department of Education, the decision was made to close Jefferson County High School proper due to safety concerns regarding the lack of communication. […]