The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is pollination. With the budgeting bees meeting to dole out the honey, some buzzy bees were left wondering why some had such a waspish reception. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that the outflow of honey could pose some sticky questions for the hive on the hill. The low […]
Kindergarten Round-Up for Registration for Fall 2014
Jefferson County Schools will have a Kindergarten Round-Up for registration of all children who will be eligible for Kindergarten the fall of 2014. Registration will be held at each elementary school on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Please see the individual school schedule listed below. Before you bring your child to register, please make note of […]
3 Rivers Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation Presents Check to Jefferson 4-H Shooters
The Jefferson 4_H Shooters received a donation last week from The National Wild Turkey Federation of $250. The funds were presented to the local team to help cover cost of running the program headed by Wayne Rich. “The money will really help cover the costs involved including ammo and equipment”. said Rich. ” The 3 […]
Walters State Spotlight Professional Musicians and Newcomers in Seventh Annual Evening of Bluegrass, April 11, 2014
Walters State Community College will spotlight professional musicians and talented newcomers during its Seventh Annual Evening of Bluegrass on April 11. Music begins at 7 p.m. in the theatre of the Judge William H. Inman Humanities Complex. The event is free and open to anyone. “You’ll hear a little traditional, a little bit of progressive […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Nominating Committee Seeking Candidates for Board of Equalization
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson County Nominating Committee is seeking interested candidates to serve on the Jefferson County Board of Equalization, who must be a freeholder property owner and tax payer in Jefferson County. Interested parties please email Robert Tucker, Chairman of the Nominating Committee at RTucker@PDSWebDev.com by 4/14/14 @ 12:00 noon. 04/06/2014 – 04/14/2014
Lady Pats Trail Early, Dominate West, 14-4
The Lady Patriots looked doomed for yet another loss because of errors Tuesday evening. Morristown West jumped out to a 4-1 lead after Jefferson County committed 3 errors in the second inning, one leading to an inside the park home run for the Lady Trojans. After a stern talking to in the dugout after the […]
League of Women Voters Legislative Brunch
The League of Women Voters’ Annual Legislative Briefing will be held Saturday, April 12, 11:30 AM, at Perkins Restaurant, exit 417, Dandridge. This year’s event will feature a “dutch-treat Legislative Brunch” instead of a breakfast. The League welcomes State Representative Andrew Farmer who will conduct the briefing. This is an opportunity to learn about new […]
How Much Would You Pay?
What would it be worth to learn how to read? Would you pay as much as $10,000 for someone to teach you this skill? Is it possible to assign a dollar amount to the value of learning? Let me share some rounded data from recent research and perhaps we can come up with a reasonable […]
Pets and Bees
I am really happy that it is getting warmer, however the rising temperature has made the wasp and bees around my house go crazy. I really am afraid of my dog getting stung when we go out for a walk and I am not too keen on getting stung myself. Do you have any suggestions? […]
FFA Annual Tractor Pull & Truck Show 2014
The Jefferson County High School Future Farmers of America held their annual Tractor and Truck Pull on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Tractors and trucks of all ages and sizes were the order of the day, as the fairground benches filled to watch the machines do a little heavy lifting. A little mud from the downpour […]
Final Candidate Petitions Filed
Jefferson County candidates seeking seats in the August 7, 2014 election turned in final petitions on April 3, 2014. A full ballot is on tap for the August election, with all 21 seats on the Jefferson County Commission being a part of the late summer election cycle, as well as the Highway Commission for Districts […]
Jefferson County Business & Home EXPO 2014
The 2014 Jefferson County Business Expo and Home Show will be open on Sunday, April 6th for a last chance opportunity to check out the annual event. Located in the Community and Event Center of the Field of Dreams in Dandridge, the show hosts vendors with vastly differing offerings. Food, financial information, home improvement and […]
Appalachian Outreach 8th Annual Tom Cronan Memorial Golf Classic Friday April 25, 2014
Appalachian Outreach 8th Annual Tom Cronan Memorial Golf Classic Friday April 25, 2014 at Patriot Hills Golf Club. For more information call 865-475-5611
KENNETH WAYNE WADLEY
Kenneth Wayne Wadley, age 74, of Kodak, TN passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014. Preceded in death by mother, Cassie Wadley; father, Jack Wadley; nephew, Greg Wadley; and sister, Jackie Harper. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Adrian Wadley; son, Danny Wadley & wife Diane; granddaughter, Jessica; and grandson, Josh; brothers, Don & Chuck […]
Lady Patriots Use Big First Inning, Pound UC 10-4
The Jefferson County softball team scored 5 runs in the first inning en route to a big 10-4 win over Union County on Monday night. The Lady Patriots were pleased to get back into the win column after a tough weekend in the Choo-Choo classic in Chattanooga. “I’m proud of the girls, we took advantage […]