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Experience the place where family vacations become family traditions, where romance blooms every season, and where old friends make unforgettable new memories. The free 2014 Gatlinburg Vacation Guide features everything you need to plan your next Smoky Mountain vacation: detailed listings on our signature events, maps and directions to all your favorite attractions, and complete […]
Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference, Feb 6, 2014
Join agricultural leaders at Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference UT Extension hosts 19th annual event on February 6 Informative presentations, an extensive trade show, and an opportunity to network with some of the leaders in the state’s row crop industry are all on the agenda for the 2014 Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference. […]
Employees Stole $40,000 from Jefferson County Town of New Market
Two employees who worked for the Jefferson County town of New Market improperly took at least $40,000 of public funds for their personal use, an investigation by the Comptroller’s office has found. Melissa Robin Parker, formerly the town’s recorder, withdrew a certificate of deposit valued at $25,009 from the town’s account and converted the money […]
Great Weather For A Hike
The Jefferson County Hiking Club had gorgeous weather for a hike with fantastic views up House Mountain near Knoxville on Tuesday, January 14. Will Roach led a group of 18 hikers for a “walk in the clouds” to both outlooks along the top ridge. Joining in the hike were Will Roach, Archie and Lynn Archambault, […]
Jefferson City Police Charge Two Local Women for Stealing from Girl Scouts
The Jefferson City Police Department has arrested two local women for allegedly committing crimes against a Jefferson County Girl Scout troop. Jefferson City Police Chief Davis stated that the arrests were made following a complaint and subsequent investigation regarding suspicious actions with Girl Scout funds. Detective Michael Stallings lead the investigation and made the arrest […]
Commissioner Questions: Where does money go if Government falls?
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Quarterly Work Session on Monday, January 13, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery, Tabor, Barriero, Blevins and Solomon. Four Citizens spoke in opposition of a rezoning request for 1250 Old […]
Rangers Searching for Wanted Man
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers are searching in the Park for a Sevierville, TN man wanted in connection to a first degree murder charge in Pinellas County, FL where authorities have issued a warrant for his arrest. Investigators have determined that James Quilliams, age 40, may have been dropped off near Gatlinburg early this […]
TBI Investigating Death of Inmate at Jefferson County Jail
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations has confirmed that they are investigating an incident at the Jefferson County Jail. TBI Executive Officer Illana Cate stated that the Bureau was called in at the request of the District Attorney General concerning the death of a male inmate at the Jefferson County Jail. The incident in question occurred […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson Memorial Foundation Board Special Called Meeting, January 20, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson Memorial Foundation Board will meet in a Special Called Meeting on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. The meeting will be held in the Jefferson City Municipal Building. 01/15/2014 – 01/20/2014
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners, January 23, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular meeting of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the media center at Patriot Academy. 01/15/2014 – 01/23/2014
W.B. “DUB” SIMS
W.B. “Dub” Sims, age 88, of the Deep Springs Community of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday evening, January 13, 2014 at his home. He was a member and deacon of the Deep Springs Baptist Church and a retired employee of LeSportsac Co. Dub was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and was a […]
JACK BENJAMIN ROMINES
Jack Benjamin Romines, age 80 of White Pine, TN passed away at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems on Monday, January 13, 2013 after a lingering illness. He is retired from Lenzing Fibers and was a member of Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was one of the oldest members. He is preceded in death by […]
Cooperative Golden Eagle Research Project Back In Flight
The TWRA and multiple partners are working together this winter to continue the ongoing study of the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in the southern Appalachian Mountains. The project, in its third year, has successfully documented the presence and distribution of Eastern Golden Eagles as they spend the winter in the region. According to TWRA State […]
Budget Committee First Meeting in New Year
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, January 13, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Budget Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Dockery and Blevins. Upon a Motion from Committee Member Akard and 2nd from Committee Member Carmichael, the Minutes from the […]
Political Pain Planned For Legislators Who Vote Against The Right To Keep And Bear Arms
Tennessee Firearms Association 2014 Legislative Agenda Announced NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Firearms Association (TFA) has announced its goals for the 2014 legislative session which include strengthening the 2009 Firearms Freedom Act and re-writing the Safe Commute legislation. “We are closely watching the legislature this year. Any elected official who votes against or works to obstruct […]
UT Extension announces 2014 Master Dairy Producer training
UT Extension announces 2014 Master Dairy Producer training Certification programs available beginning at the end of January and continue throughout the year Tennessee’s farms, nurseries and forests contribute more than $66 billion to the state’s economy and account for more than 337,880 jobs, but the goal is to improve those numbers. As part of state […]