INVITATION TO BID – Plumbing Renovations Work
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the “PLUMBING RENOVATIONS WORK” in the Jefferson County Workhouse. Complete background checks, Insurance, Company Business License, and References must be included with the Bid Package. For a tour of the Facilities and/or Specifications and Bid Documents you may contact the Office […]
INVITATION TO BID – Power Load System and a Power Lift Stretcher
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting bids for a Power Load System and a Power Lift Stretcher for the Emergency Management Service. Both must be for ambulance service. For bid specifications vendors should contact Brad Phillips at 865-471-9001 Sealed bids should be labeled EMS Bid and dropped off or mailed […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – E911 Meeting Feb 7, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular scheduled meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on Thursday February 7, 2013 at 1:00pm at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Center 911 Conference Room 581 W. Old AJ Hwy New Market TN 37820. 01/28/2013 – 02/07/2013
Free Health Program for People with Diabetes
Beginning February 8, “Take Charge of Your Diabetes” will be offered FREE as a 6 session series. As a partnership between the UT Extension- Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Health Department, this program will offer tips and skills to help individuals manage problems common to diabetes as well as skills to work effectively with […]
Getting Through The Ice
Now that Winter has finally come, complete with snow and ice, my daughter is having some trouble making it to school on time because she is having to de ice her windshield in the morning. I saw that next month is going to be even colder than this month and was wondering if you have […]
Decorate Away the Winter Blues
After a couple of weeks of rain, snow and ice, it is so nice to see some sunshine. Staring at the same four walls, same furniture, same textiles, same old, same old, I’m definitely ready for a change. As soon as my family heads back to school, I will be off to the local antiques […]
Girl Talk
Hello my darling readers, in this dreary snow and ice things are going to heat up soon. Valentine’s Day, brings thoughts of sweet mysteries of love. Why are two people attracted to each other when millions of people roam the world? This rare and sought after splendor of love, the Eros type, has mystified people […]
Interview with County Mayor Alan Palmieri
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri recently discussed some of the challenges, misconceptions and benefits that he sees as associated with the proposed Jefferson County Megasite. The Mayor was one of the officials that introduced the project to the County, State and Media on January 9, 2013, though the concept of a large industrial development dates back […]
Long Term Issue
It seems like all the news in Jefferson County is surrounding the proposed Megasite and it is possibly the most long term impacting issue that Jefferson County has faced since the County moved to one centralized high school. This week the County Budget Committee will be faced with a request for $600,000-the initial portion of […]
Choose your deicer with the environment in mind
As winter sets in across Tennessee, so too does the need to keep pedestrian paths clear of snow and ice. Deicers and traction agents are used to achieve safe passage, but many commercially available products may be harmful to the environment and human health, especially if used incorrectly. Studies have documented that up to 55 […]
White Pine Electric Thursday
Thursday January 24th was a busier day than usual at the White Pine school. There was a S.T.E.M. guest speaker who was coming to speak with the second and third grade S.T.E.M group about electricity, as well as a Chili Supper fundraiser with the proceeds benefiting the basketball teams and eighth grade night where 8th […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is all about response. The pollination arm of the head governmental hive may bee finding the flight path to their upcoming meeting a little crowded this week. The buzz is that some property owning bees are mad as a hornet and don’t intend to quietly fly away. Buzzy bees in the […]
43 Years and Moving Forward
Forty three years of service and still going strong. The Parrott- Wood / Strawberry Plains Library hosted a Chili Luncheon fundraiser at the First Baptist Church in Strawberry Plains on Saturday, January 27th 2013. The anniversary luncheon was well attended, as the community came out to support the Parrott- Wood Library Building Fund. The library […]
Martin Goes To Bat For Player
Cuonzo Martin went to bat for his players this past week, and on Saturday against the Crimson Tide, they repaid the favor. The usually soft spoken Martin publicly pointed out that his center Jarnell Stokes was being treated differently by referees, perhaps due to his sheer strength. He noted that the calls were unequal and […]
A Chili Weekend
What a wonderful way to stay warm while putting your money toward great local causes! The New Market Masonic Lodge #246 hosted a fundraiser this past weekend and will donate the proceeds to local youth in need. The lodge host events such as the all you can eat chili supper as well as a Bar […]