PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County, TN E-911 Board Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular scheduled meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on Thursday November 21, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Center 911 Conference Room 581 W. Old AJ Hwy New Market TN 37820. Justin Crowther Director, Jefferson County 911 475-4911 11/16/2013 – 11/21/2013
Fill the Truck with Toys Car Show Saturday, November 23, 2013
The Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Club of Jefferson County was started in 2012. It is the intent of The Club to share in the fellowship of our communities by donating to charities and families in need. On Saturday, November 23, The Mossy Creek Cruzers is sponsoring a car show called “Fill the Truck with Toys”. […]
Library in Strawberry Plains Receives Grant for Major Expansion Project
Library patrons in Strawberry Plains and surrounding communities will soon have a bigger and better library, thanks in part to a grant from the Secretary of State’s office. The office is providing a $5,000 grant to assist with the expansion and renovation of the Parrott-Wood Memorial Library in Strawberry Plains. Jefferson County government is also […]
“County Commission Ranking System” Rankles Some Commissioners
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Monthly Work Session on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tabor, Dockery, Solomon, Kesterson and Barriero. No citizens requested to address the Commission. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri […]
Budget Committee – Insurance Dollars for JCHS Roof Collapse Still Being Negotiated
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Sitting in for Committee Member Dockery was Commissioner Tucker. Following a Motion by Baxley and 2nd by Akard, the Committee Approved the Minutes of the October 15th meeting. […]
STEVE C. PARK
STEVE C. PARK, age 79, of Newport, TN passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Newport Health and Rehab. He was a Mason and Shriner, member of Mannings Chapel Baptist Church, and a veteran of the US Air Force. Preceded in death by wife, Virginia Park; father, Frank S. Parks; brother, Frank S. Park, Jr.; […]
Mt. Horeb Elementary School State Winner of Prestigious TSBA School Of The Year Award for Design
A panel of judges for the Tennessee School Board Association (TSBA) has selected Mt. Horeb Elementary School in Jefferson County as the state-wide winner of the elementary school division top award for excellence in design. The award was presented on Monday, November 11, 2013 at the annual meeting of the Tennessee School Board Association held […]
Nutcracker “Sweet”, November 29-30, 2013
The Great Smoky Mountain Dance Theatre brings the holiday favorite to life at the W.L. Mills Auditorium November 29 and 30. This magical production features talented youngsters from Sevier, Cocke, Jefferson and Knox Counties. Bring the whole family to enjoy this sweet holiday tradition! Learn More »
DR. ROY A DOBYNS
DR. ROY A DOBYNS, age 82, of Dandridge, Tennessee passed away peacefully at the Jefferson County Nursing Home on November 12, 2013. Born January 31, 1931 in Bristol, Virginia, he was a son of the late Roy and Frances Dobyns and was raised by his late aunt and uncle, Meta and John King of Knoxville, […]
Modern Woodmen Members Honor Local Hometown Hero
On November 12 ,2013 Mr. Jim Wilson, was honored with a special luncheon at the Creek Cafe for countless hours of service to the community by local Modern Woodmen of America members. Mr. Wilson was honored for his dedicated service through Appalachian Outreach to help the needy people in the Appalachian region. In recognition of […]
KENDA LEANN TALLEY
KENDA LEANN TALLEY, age 18, of White Pine, TN was called home to be a special Angel at the right hand of God on November 10, 2013. She left behind a loving family who will forever be heartbroken by her absence. Kenda is survived by her loving parents, Timmy and Melissa Talley; brothers, Austin, Jordan […]
VERGIE ELORIE LANE STEWART
VERGIE ELORIE LANE STEWART, age 78, of Talbott, TN passed away Sat. Nov. 9, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 27, 1934 at Tazewell, TN in Claiborne County. She graduated from Morristown High School in 1952 and in October of the same year she married Joe H. Stewart […]
Competitive match sees volleyball fall in fifth sets
It took five sets to decide a midweek battle between the Carson-Newman Eagles (11-16, 6-14 South Atlantic Conference) and the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (17-11, 13-6 SAC). There was just one lead change in the final three sets as Lincoln Memorial came away with a 25-23, 24-26, 25-20, 19-25 and 15-6 victory. “I am elated with […]
LADY EAGLES FACE No. 24 LIMESTONE WEDNESDAY
The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (1-1) women’s basketball team will welcome the no. 24 Limestone Saints (1-0) at Holt Fieldhouse on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. Carson-Newman is finishing a three-game homestand after going 1-1 this past weekend with a 95-72 victory over Lees-McRae on Saturday before falling to Barton 70-66 on Sunday evening. Wednesday’s game […]
LADY EAGLES BEGIN SEASON WITH 95-72 VICTORY
The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles women’s basketball team began its regular season with a bang, defeating the Lees-McRae Bobcats 95-72 in the South Atlantic Conference-Conference Carolinas Challenge at Holt Fieldhouse on Saturday night. Sophomore Tatum Burstrom (Maryville, Tenn.), built upon her All-SAC Freshman Team season by beginning her sophomore year with a 23-point performance by knocking […]
Assistance For Healthcare Enrollment At Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Residents who need health care coverage will be able to find answers to their questions about the Affordable Care Act and other assistance at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. The Jefferson County League of Women Voters in cooperation with Jefferson Memorial Hospital and the Tennessee Health Care Campaign (THCC) will be at the Hospital on Thursday, November […]