Common Core Back Under Fire In Nashville
Proposed Legislation to terminate or pause Tennessee’s participation in Common Core, the recently instigated educational standards, was filed last week in both the House and Senate. Some House and Senate Republicans have been vocal regarding their position on, what some view as, a step toward more federal intervention in local education. Tennessee is one of […]
Brazelton Lodge Hosts Pancake Breakfast for Warriors For Wyatt
A benefit pancake breakfast was held Saturday morning, January 25 at the Brazelton Lodge for Wyatt Crippen, a local 9 year old boy facing surgery for his third brain tumor. Despite the cold weather, a good crowd turned out to enjoy a fluffy pancake breakfast with all the trimmings. It was a chance for Jefferson […]
2014 Local Election Updates
As the petition deadline date looms on the horizon, campaigns are already heating up across the County. In contested elections for the May County Primary, Adderhold and Estes are two out of a potential field of four that have qualified for the spring race. Only incumbent Palmieri has turned in his qualifying paperwork for the […]
States with the Best Schools
Once again a report has hit the newsstands proclaiming which states have the best education (and which have the worst). I always vow not to read these articles, but then I succumb to that siren-song that says, “You will be enlightened if you will read this report!” And, as it turns out, I’m not enlightened. […]
My Legendary Snow
Can you believe the weather? Extreme cold… schools out… wow! Every time I hear that schools have called off for snow and hear comments wondering why, I get a flashback memory of the legendary snow that occurred in the early 1950’s in East Tennessee. It was an unexpected snow that began pelting the ground and […]
Industrial Development Board – Master’s Footwork Shows No Usable Property
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board met on Friday morning, January 24, 2014 in the Jefferson County Health Department bottom floor. According to information provided by Garret Wagley, Director of Economic Development for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and ad hoc Industrial Development Board Member, the focus of the meeting was IDB owned property […]
Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes
Potatoes are such a versatile food. There are so many different ways to prepare them – mashed, cubed and roasted, French fried, baked whole, I could go on and on. I recently discovered Hasselback potatoes. What a beautiful presentation! The potatoes are sliced almost through to the bottom and slathered in butter and olive oil. […]
So You Think Its Cold Here?
So, you think it’s been cold here in Tennessee? Let me tell you about cold. I married a North Dakota girl. Don’t even try replicating that feat. There were only three when I got mine, one of the two left is chased by the nearly twenty-six North Dakota men more than Sasquatch has been chased, […]
Four More Years?
This week the Department of Education met for the first voting meeting in the New Year. On the agenda was the extension of the contract for Director of Schools in Jefferson County. On a 6-1 vote, the School Board approved a four year contract for current Director of Schools, Charles Edmonds. I expect that their […]
Extreme Cold & School Days
I have been seriously concerned about the students that are waiting on the bus on these cold mornings. I know that many parents are worried that the kids will have to go to school on Saturdays or miss out on Spring Break if we miss too many days. Is there any way to get the […]
The Buzzz!!
The Buzz this week is about control. Did one in the head governmental hive get the stinging look of reproach? Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that the majority vote of the swarm had one in the hive as mad as a hornet and one look of the evil eye can change the tally […]
Bryant leads Patriots to Victory over Cocke County
The Patriots won the opening tip, and did not trail in a game that was never close. John Bryant poured in 34 points as the Patriots defeated Cocke County 65-50. Jefferson County opened the game on a 10-2 run , which led to a 20-6 lead after one quarter of play. The Fighting Cocks would […]
School Board Votes To Extend Director’s Contract
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. All members were present for Roll Call. Chairman Potts acknowledged the Jefferson County High School Youth Leadership members present at the meeting. School […]
EDITH EDNA MATTHEWS
EDITH EDNA MATTHEWS, age 86, of Greeneville, TN passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the Greene Valley Development Center where she had been a longtime resident. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry Lloyd Matthews and Trula Ridings Matthews; sisters, Etta Dodgen, Nellie Sims, Ina Smith and Tina Perdue; brothers, George, Hubert, Howard and […]
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County, TN. EMA
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County EMA will be accepting bids for 1 New Ambulance. The Unit shall meet Jefferson County bid specifications. Complete specifications may be obtained in person from the Jefferson County Emergency Management Office during regular business hours at 531 West Old AJ Hwy, Jefferson City, TN 37760 or by calling 865-471-9001. […]
Commission Approves Jefferson Memorial Foundation Board’s Recommendation
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery and Patterson ( Commissioners Turner and Griffith arrived late). Following a Motion from Commissioner Tucker and 2nd […]