School Board End Of Year Recognitions
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Voting Session on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Potts Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. Director’s Art Gallery Winners were recognized, as were the Jefferson County High School Girl’s […]
Tree Ministry Unity Festival, May 17, 2014
Tree Ministry has secured the Lions Park and grounds in White Pine, Tn to hold a day filled with fun, food, and festivities. Come join us Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 12:00-4:00PM. The day will culminate with a Christian concert featuring Finding Favour (www.findingfavour.com). Churches, ministerial associations, and community service organizations will be participating so […]
Tax Reappraisal Notices To Arrive Soon
The Jefferson County Property Assessor’s Office has released information regarding reappraisal notices. According to Susan Gass, Property Assessor, the reappraisal notices will be mailed today, Friday, from Nashville and could begin arriving in mailboxes as soon as Saturday. Beginning on Monday, April 28, 2014, property owners can stop by the Jefferson County Property Assessor’s Office, […]
SOFAH Meets To Discuss Transparency And Open Government
The Save Our Farms and Homes organization met this week to discuss a transparency and open records lawsuit filed by a section of its members against the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, EDOC and the Jefferson County Commission. Attorney Scott Hurley, who has served as legal council for the group since their organization last year […]
Industrial Development Board Hosts TVA Presentation
The Industrial Development Board hosted an informational presentation ED101:The Fundamentals of Economic Development, which was presented by TVA Economic Development Group. Representative Millie Calloway gave an overview of the components that create the most opportunity for economic development and the areas of economic development that comprise successful economic outcomes for the community. Calloway stated that […]
BARBARA JEAN HUDSON
BARBARA JEAN HUDSON, age 64, of Dandridge passed away Friday, April 25, 2014. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and best friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Luttrell and Ruby Trammell; sisters, Brenda DeVotie and Susie Norton. Left behind to forever carry her memory and celebrate her life are […]
No Budging By Budget Committee Regarding Non-Profits
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met in continuation of the budgeting process on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Griffith Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery (Commissioner Tucker sitting in), Maples, Mills (Patterson sitting in) and Blevins. Upon a Motion from Akard and 2nd […]
Piedmont Elementary Prepares with ‘TCAPalon’
How are your children studying for the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program? Probably at their desks dredging through a half-inch TCAP Study Workbook or sitting on a computer for hours taking TCAP practice tests. Teachers cringe. Students sigh. Principals encourage. But this year fifth graders at Piedmont Elementary School took TCAP studying to a whole new […]
JAMES E. (JIM) THOMPSON
James E. (Jim) Thompson, age 70 of White Pine, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 24, 2014. He was a member of Leadvale Baptist Church and a former member, trustee and deacon of Grace Baptist Church in Morristown. He also was a retired agent for Modern Woodman of America. He is preceded in […]
Walters State Community College recognized outstanding students during its annual Honors Night banquet on April 22.
The college’s highest honor, the President’s Outstanding Student award, was given to four students: Bret Coggins of Dandridge, Karly Frye of Chuckey, David Johnson of Rutledge and Katelyn Madon of Morristown. Aimee Robinson of Limestone was named the outstanding student on the Greeneville/Greene County Campus. Randall Wright of Harrogate and Chris O’Connor of Tazewell were […]
Motion To Equalize Benefits Fails In Commission
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, April 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 Barriero. Upon a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from Commissioner Turner the Minutes of the […]
INVITATION TO BID – Cleaning Services
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for cleaning services at the Jefferson County School’s Central Office location behind the courthouse in downtown Dandridge, the Adult High School, 201 W. Dumplin Valley Road, two portables (Family Resource Center, 209 W. Dumplin Valley Road and Professional Development Center, 203 W. […]
ROY GENE HOLBERT
ROY GENE HOLBERT, age 76 of Dandridge passed away Wedneday afternoon, April 23, 2014 at his home. He was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the Brazelton Lodge # 190 F. & AM. Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Airborne Division. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Jones […]
AEC urges its members to take action to protect affordable electric rates
It takes all of about one minute. And it might just make a big difference when it comes to your future electric bills. That’s the message Appalachian Electric Cooperative is trying to spread to as many of the utility’s 45,000 member-consumers as possible. “It’s really important to get the word out to those we serve,” […]
Jason Randolph Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County General Sessions Court Judge
Dandridge attorney Jason Randolph has announced his candidacy for Jefferson County General Sessions Court Judge in the May 6th Republican primary. Randolph is the only veteran running for the position having served in the United States Marine Corps infantry. During his service he was deployed to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Storm where he earned […]
JCHS Baseball Breast Cancer Awareness Game
Jefferson County held their Breast Cancer Awareness Game Wednesday afternoon and while the game’s festivities and turnout was great to see for the Patriots, the game itself was not. Jefferson County trailed the entire game and at one point was down 14-2 before battling back. Theresa Jurek, mother of JCHS assistant Zach Reese, made the […]