Jefferson County Ambulances Give A Real Lift
Jefferson County ambulances are on the cutting edge of service with recent additions of power lifts and stretchers that will accommodate the needs of local residents. Early in 2013, the County Commission approved a request from Emergency Services Director Brad Phillips to equip the County’s ambulances with the power lift systems. Director Phillips presented the […]
School Board Presented With First Look At Budget
The Jefferson County School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Piedmont Elementary School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. JCHS students that attended SCOPE gave a brief overview of the experience and received a certificate of participation from Director of Schools Edmonds. […]
Jefferson County 4-H Patriot Shooters 7th Annual Dinner and Auction, April 27, 2013
Jefferson County 4-H Patriot Shooters 7th Annual Dinner and Auction Saturday April 27, 2013 at 6:00pm 7th Annual Dinner and Auction this Saturday April 27, 2013 at 6:00pm. Located at the Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, TN. Dinner Includes: Pork Bar-B-Que, 3 side items, Drink and Dessert. Tickets: $10 Adult. $5 Children 5-10. Free […]
JCHS Baseball Senior Night
The young Patriots baseball team had another tough loss this Monday. The Patriots came out strong in the first, putting up 2 runs with a two run double hit by Silver Munguia. Eli Hammer, the Patriots southpaw pitcher, handled South Doyle quite well, striking out six in seven innings and walking two over five innings. […]
INVITATION TO BID – Focus Grant Books
Invitation to bid: The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for paperback trade book titles for the Jefferson County School Department. Please visit the following URL to view the specific titles and quantities requested. http://images.pcmac.org/SiSFiles/Schools/TN/JeffersonCounty/NewMarketElem/Uploads/DocumentsCategories/Documents/Book%20Lists%20for%20Price%20Quotes%20-%20NMES%20Focus%20Grant.xlsx Any questions should be directed to Nina Moore at New Market Elementary ar 865-475-3551. All Sealed bids […]
Fiscally Conservative Balanced Budget Passes General Assembly
In the final week of the legislative session, the House of Representatives passed Tennessee’s annual budget with an 83 – 14 vote. The bill’s passage was the culmination of months of tireless work crafting a fiscally responsible and balanced budget. The $32.6 billion budget cuts taxes, puts $100 million in the state’s Rainy Day Fund, […]
Recent Poll Shows Strong Support For General Assembly, Education Initiatives
Tennesseans give high marks to the Governor, the Legislature, and education reforms passed into law according to a recent poll commissioned by StudentsFirst, a non-profit organization advocating reforms in public education. The group had a well-respected polling organization, Public Opinion Strategies, conduct the statewide poll to test voter attitudes about Republican lawmakers’ education reform agenda […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Called Meeting of Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
NOTICE OF CALLED MEETING There will be a called meeting of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson County High School. The purpose of the called meeting will be to receive bid information on the renovations/additions to Jefferson County High School, the guaranteed maximum price […]
Harry S. Truman Dinner Set for May 4, 2013
The Jefferson County Democratic Party will celebrate President Harry S. Truman with a dinner and speakers on Saturday, May 4, at 6:30 pm at the Carson-Newman Dining Hall. Tennessee Representative Gloria Johnson from Knoxville will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $25 per person. Reservations are needed by April 27 and can be made by […]
Jefferson County GOP Will Host Lincoln/Reagan Dinner April 27th
The Jefferson County Republican Party is pleased to host its 2013 Lincoln/Reagan Day Dinner on Saturday, April 27th at Stokely Memorial Cafeteria at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City. United States Senator Lamar Alexander will be the dinner’s featured speaker. “We are once again pleased to be hosting a Lincoln/Reagan Day event that will be important […]
Eagles place four on SAC All-Tournament team
After finishing as runners up in the 2013 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Championship, Carson-Newman had four players selected to the league’s all-tournament team. Pitchers Chris Armstrong (Blain, Tenn.) and Dustin Dunagan (Winder, Ga.), as well as second baseman Bo Ausmus (Jefferson City, Tenn.) and centerfielder Cody Fox (Seymour, Tenn.) all made the all-tournament […]
Carson-Newman “Hunger Games” Raises Over $7,700 for AO Outreach
Carson-Newman University students spent the weekend battling the elements and each other in the second annual Carson-Newman Hunger Games, resulting in a fundraising boom for Appalachian Outreach. Despite temperatures dipping into the 30s, the good-natured fun resulted in raising over $7,700 for the home repair ministry. “Last year we raised $2,500,” said Tommy Clapp, C-N […]
Jefferson City Man Charged After Pointing Weapon At Officers
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department received a call at 12:59 pm on Monday, April 22, 2013. According to information released by the Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig, a male and female were engaged in a domestic dispute and were threatening to kill each other. Sgt. James Harville was dispatched to 559 Rocktown Road, Jefferson City, Tennessee, […]
Citizen Complaint Calls Up Ethics Committee
The Jefferson County Ethics Committee convened on Monday, April 22, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Committee was Called to Order By Chairman Tipton. Present were Committee Members Scarlett, Maples, Tucker and Sheets. Following the Approval of the July 9, 2012 meeting minutes, the Committee took up the first order of business on […]
INVITATION TO BID – Preventive Maintenance Contract HVAC
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Director of Facilities and Safety will be accepting sealed bids for an Annual PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT on the HVAC System located at the Jefferson County Justice System. Successful bidders must have HVAC Certification and knowledge of AAONAIRE Energy Recovery Units. Complete background checks, Insurance, Company Business License, and References […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING POSTPONED
PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING POSTPONED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Budget Committee Meeting for April 22 to review capital projects and the debt service fund has been postponed until Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The […]