PUBLIC NOTICE – Budget Committee Meeting, Feb 5, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested, that an open, public, meeting of the Budget Committee of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will be held in the Main Courtroom of the Jefferson County Courthouse, 202 W. Main St, Dandridge, […]
Sparks lauded as Jefferson Countian of the Year
Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks has been named Jefferson Countian of the Year by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Sparks received the honor Saturday night at a banquet. He said he had no clue the honor was coming. “When (the emcee) started reading off who the guy was, I started thinking, ‘Wow, me […]
Education Investment, Fiscal Restraint Setting Tennessee Apart
Haslam highlights state’s successes, lays out strategies to address challenges in 2013 address NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam tonight delivered his 2013 State of the State address before a joint session of the General Assembly, contrasting Tennessee with Washington, D.C. and other states across the country that have struggled to keep their fiscal houses […]
Budget Committee Approves $442K
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held a Called Meeting on Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. A full committee was present, with Commissioner Musick in for Committee Member Baxley and Commissioner Barreiro in for Committee Member Blevins, along with Commissioners Dockery, Carmichael, Cureton, […]
Melissa Drinnon Peagler’s Lost Creek Rising Book Signing, Feb 2, 2013
Jefferson County author Melissa Drinnon Peagler will be in Dandridge for a book signing Saturday, February 2. She is currently on tour celebrating the launch of her second book, Lost Creek Rising. For those who have been anticipating the next adventure with Dixie Mason, the wait is over. Lost Creek Rising holds the answers readers […]
JOHN LEWIS WILLIS
JOHN LEWIS WILLIS, age 88, of White Pine, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 26, 2013, at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was a member of First Church of God in White Pine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Lillie Lee Willis; his 8 siblings; […]
JEANNE DEPREZ WEST
JEANNE DEPREZ WEST, age 92, passed away peacefully at her Jefferson City home on Saturday, January 26, 2013, with family at her side.Born January 23, 1921 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Irma Micheaux Deprez and the wife of the late Jack Richard West.Having worked as a ship-yard welder […]
Secretary Hargett Warns Businesses of Statewide Corporate Scam
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office has received inquiries about an official-looking notice from Corporate Records Service. It appears that these notices began arriving in mailboxes around January 22, 2013. Corporate Records Service is not registered, affiliated, or associated with the Tennessee Secretary of State. The mailer is causing confusion for Tennessee corporations due […]
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 […]
