EDOC Projected Expenditures High
The Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee has turned in its funding request from the 2014-2015 fiscal year budget. In documents provided to the Jefferson County Budget Committee, EDOC requested $180,000 in funding from the County, which was level to the funding provided in the current year’s budget. The allocation request estimated operating expenses for […]
Glenmore Mansion Spreads Stately Beauty
Glenmore Mansion was thriving on Saturday, as those looking to make their garden purchases poured onto the lawn of the stately beauty for the annual garden day. A wide variety of plants and wares were available for the discerning shopper. Always a highly anticipated event, the weather was lovely and the patrons leisurely perused the […]
It’s Testing Week!
In many schools across America, the much-heralded standardized tests have begun! Of the millions of events that take place in schools, standardized testing is the most misunderstood. Unhappily, it’s not just the parents who misunderstand why we undergo this annual ritual. Standardized testing had its origins not too many years ago. In the United States […]
Gardening With Children
I am hoping to encourage my grandchildren to get outside a little more this summer and have planned several activities that I think that they might enjoy. One thing that I am looking forward to is doing a little gardening. I say a little because I have never attempted a garden before. I am looking […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is all about elections. As Election Day looms above the County hive, the drones are getting antsy. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that some in at least one nest are looking to hover overhead during time to tally just to bee sure that the numbers fly. The low humm […]
GRITS Kicks Up The Heat at Dandridge Pizza for ‘First Friday’
It was high action at Dandridge Pizza and More on Friday evening as Grits band was in the house for the first Friday in May. Folks looking for a stellar show and meal close to home were lined up to catch the performance. Grits is a local band that offers a bluesy groove and easy […]
Dandridge Music On The Town Gets An Early Start
Folks looking for a flash from the past had to look no further than the Historic Town Square in Dandridge on Friday evening. The first Friday in May marked the kick off of Music on the Town, an annual September event that is branching out to include the summer months this year. Kicking off the […]
MICHAEL D. TINKER
Michael D. Tinker, age 33, of Morristown, TN, born January 7, 1981 died on May 3, 2014 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Susan Tinker; his children, Oryan Tinker, Kierra Tinker, Parys Tinker and Desierea Herman; sister, Aimee Tinker and her fiancée William Kaizer; a nephew whom he […]
JOYE D. SMITH
JOYE D. SMITH. age 68, of Jefferson City, TN passed away May 3, 2014 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Hugh and Gertrude Bell; brothers, Roy and Walter L. (Bud) Bell. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Estel T. (Tom) Smith, Jr.; daughters, Shannon (Scott) […]
Early Voting Numbers Best 2010
Candidates for the May election cycle have been campaigning in full force for several weeks. Early voting ended on May 1, 2014 with the main office, satellite offices and absentee votes coming in at a count of 4466. Of that number, 126 were absentee votes. According to Charles Gibson, Administrator of Elections for the Jefferson […]
SARA V. WILLIAMS HODGES
Sara V. Williams Hodges, age 91, of New Market, TN passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Mrs. Hodges was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City. She was a former employee of TVA and a retired administrative officer of Suntrust Bank of East Tennessee. […]
National Day of Prayer Observed
Jefferson County celebrated Nation Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1, 2014, with several events across the County. As has become an annual tradition, the Dandridge Ministerial Association hosted a noontime service on the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Dandridge. Lending their vocals to the service were Nancy Longmire and Tammy Mouchet. […]
First Annual Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity Tennova Healthcare Golf Classic
The First Annual Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity Tennova Healthcare Golf Classic was held April 24, 2014 at Patriot Hills Golf Course. Sheila Wiggins, local Habitat for Humanity Executive Director, said that Habitat for Humanity was thrilled to have Colin McRae, Tennova CEO and Habitat for Humanity Board Member and Tennova Healthcare as proud partners […]
Stop Litter Program At Work In Jefferson County
The fight to keep Jefferson County clean and litter free begins early as local elementary school students learn the value of little prevention and recycling. This education is made possible through a Litter Grant received by Jefferson County. The Tennessee Department of Transportation Litter Grant Program provides county grants to improve litter control, education and […]
State and Local Dignitaries Visit Parrott-Wood Library for Grant Presentation
Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, presented the Parrott-Wood Library and County Mayor, Alan Palmieri, a $5,000.00 check to be used for fixtures for the new edition at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library. This is a matching State grant that will provide a total of $10, 000 towards the fixtures of the new edition at Parrott-Wood Library. Mr. […]
8th Grade Girls Recognized in Red vs. Blue
JC Red and JC Blue went head to head on Saturday for a little in County competition in middle school girl’s softball. Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity saw action at the Field of Dreams in Dandridge on Saturday afternoon. JC Red came out the victor of the challenge, leading JC Blue 8-3 to seal […]