Sweet Start With The Lion’s Club
The Dandridge Lion’s Club hosted a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning at Jefferson County High School. Local came out to enjoy the great food and kick the weekend off with a sweet start. The breakfast was a huge success, thanks to large community support. The proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Lion’s Club […]
MARY DELBERTA TESTER
MARY DELBERTA TESTER, age 95, a longtime resident of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, April 15, 2013. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City. Preceded in death by husband, Harold Leon Tester; parents, Morris and Dorothy Beaver; brothers, Francis Beaver and Maurice Beaver; sister, June McClymonds; sister-in-law, Mildred Beaver. […]
LAURA ELIZABETH TAYLOR
LAURA ELIZABETH TAYLOR, age 92, of White Pine, TN went home to be with the Lord in the early afternoon of April 15, 2013 at Heritage Center, Morristown. She was a long term member of Freewill Baptist Church in White Pine. She was preceded in death by husband, Eddie Taylor and daughter, Rita Lynn Pedigo; […]
INGA MILLER MICKEL
INGA MILLER MICKEL, age 67, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Cleveland, TN passed away suddenly at her home Monday morning, April 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Coy and Louise Miller; her only beloved grandson, Markus Lambert; brothers, Harry Miller and Wesley Miller; sister, Shirley Miller Farmer. She […]
MARY MARTIN WILKERSON
MARY MARTIN WILKERSON, age 81, of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Dandridge, TN passed away on April 11, 2013 at her home. Mary was born February 5, 1932 in Piedmont, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Noah and Flora Martin. She was united in marriage to Warren Wilkerson on September 7, 1957 in Crossville, […]
MEL SCARBOROUGH
MEL SCARBOROUGH, age 72, of Talbott, TN passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Preceded in death by parents, Tex and Ruby Scarborough. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and a retired Deputy Sheriff of San Bernardino, CA. Survived by wife, Michelle Scarborough; children, Dixie Velvet Lorange, Rick Scarborough and […]
Budget Committee Action Precedes County Commission Meeting, April 15, 2013
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Baxley. Upon a Motion from Committee Member Akard and 2nd from Committee Member Carmichael the Minutes were Approved. Committee Member Maples […]
County Commission Rescinds Megasite Funding With Unanimous Vote
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Quarterly Meeting on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Baxley. Upon a Motion from Commissioner Solomon and 2nd from Commissioner Griffith the Minutes were Approved. Three citizens addressed […]
Jefferson County Proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month
In recognition of April being Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center officially launched their local One with Courage campaign for Jefferson County. The One with Courage campaign is an effort to rally the citizens across the 4th judicial district which Safe Harbor serves to combat the secrecy that enables child sexual […]
TDOT Reminds Motorists: We’re All in This Together
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has proclaimed April 15-19, 2013 Work Zone Awareness Week in Tennessee, joining states across the nation in highlighting the complexities of work zones and reminding motorists to drive safely in construction areas. TDOT will spread that message across the state this week in an effort to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and […]
Legislation Providing Hall Income Tax Relief for Senior Citizens Heads For Governor’s Signature
More senior citizens will qualify for Hall income tax relief under legislation approved by the Tennessee House of Representatives this week. House Bill 192 is part of Governor Bill Haslam’s legislative package to provide tax relief to citizens across the state. The Hall tax is imposed on income derived from interest on bonds, notes, and […]
Dandridge Farmers Market Opens Saturday April 20
Spring weather is around the corner and the Dandridge Farmers Market starts its 6th year on April 20. This producer-only market (what you buy is grown locally by the vendors you can talk to at the market) is open Saturday’s from 9 AM until noon. The market is located in the parking lot at the […]
Pension Reform Plan Passes House and Senate, Awaits Governor’s Signature
A set of reforms designed to improve the long-term stability of the state’s pension plan was approved by the state House of Representatives Thursday. The bill will not affect the retirement benefits for current state employees, higher education employees, or teachers or those who are already retired. The proposed changes will only apply to state […]
Night Of The Arts – Rush Strong School, April 18, 2013
NIGHT OF THE ARTS Rush Strong School will be having our annual Night of the Arts on April 18 from 6:00-8:00 pm. This years theme will be Dr. Seuss. All are invited to come and participate in the free activities and refreshments. Art work will be displayed by all our students K-8 and several grade […]
GEORGE E. GARLAND
GEORGE E. GARLAND, of White Pine, TN born in Pineola, NC on February 24, 1920 passed away on April 9, 2013 at his home after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents; George P. Garland and Myrtle Garland Smith, sisters; Florence Garland Hall and Hildred Garland Culberton, brothers-in-law Herman and Newman […]