JOHN WESLEY LANE
JOHN WESLEY LANE, age 75, of White Pine, TN went to be with our Lord on October 21, 2012 at home with his family at his bedside. He was a proud retired US Army veteran, serving 3 years as an MP and 17 years E.O.D. bomb disposal. Then he began his law enforcement career with […]
INVITATION TO BID
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids from qualified vendors for upgrades to the Jefferson County High School track and field facilities. These upgrades will include, 1) triple jump runway and landing area, 2) pole vault runway and landing area, 3) long jump runway and landing area, 4) shot […]
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE Jefferson County Library Board Meeting for November has changed to the third Monday. The board will be meeting at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm. Public is encouraged to come. 10/19/2012 – 11/19/2012
Traffic Light & Intersection gets nod from Budget Committee
The Jefferson County Full Commission will make a funding decision regarding the funding level of the turn lane improvements necessary for the traffic signal light project at the intersection of Dumplin Valley and Hwy 92. Tennessee Department of Transportation has provided funding for the signal light via a Safety Grant, however improvements to the turn […]
Corker Questions Vice President for Misleading on Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, questioned Vice President Joe Biden’s comments during last week’s debate in which Biden blamed the intelligence community for the administration’s initial false assessment of what led to the deadly attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, when it was known by […]
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson Memorial Foundation Board will meet Monday, October 29, 2012 at 5:00 P. M. in the Jefferson City Council Chambers. 10/15/2012 – 10/29/2012
Fighting Increases in Aleppo, Syria
Fighting has escalated in Aleppo, Syria, this past Saturday, September 29,2012, with repeated military clashes and a raging fire causing significant damage to the city. Syrian Arab News Agency has stated that in Saturday’s clashes dozens of rebels were killed in action, and many more were routed from hideouts and controlled neighborhoods. A large portion […]
Jefferson County Budget Committee Passes Key Issues
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held their first organizational meeting of the 2012-2013 year on September 27, 2012 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Blevins. The first Agenda Item was the election of presiding officers for the Budget […]
LEG WORK TO BEGIN FOR INDUSTRIAL PARK SITE
EDOC Director Brad Maul Takes New Regional Position with TVA The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board voted to initiate sub committee meetings when they convened on Friday morning. The IDB had previously decided to bring considerations for appropriate appointments to a Planning Committee that will be responsible for locating and doing the leg work on […]
INVITATION TO BID
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids from qualified vendors for a New or Used ¾ ton service truck. This truck must have V-8 Engine & Utility Body with Tow Package. Would prefer 4WD. Sealed bids should be mailed to the Jefferson County Finance Department, P. O. Box 1749, […]
JCHS Homecoming is October 5th, 2012
We’re in the process of forming an alumni band to play in the stands during the 3rd quarter and accompany the current students in the stands on that evening. We currently meet for very informal rehearsals on Wednesdays @ 5:30 at the JCHS Band Room until we approach the date of homecoming. At that time […]
Foothill Fall Festival Tickets to One Lucky Donor!
Medic Regional Blood Center will raffle off a pair of Foothills Fall Festival tickets to one lucky donor. The festival takes place in Maryville on October 12-14 and one donor will win a pair of reserved seats for all three nights of concerts. “Donors can give blood now through October 10 for their chance to […]
Dandridge Ministerial Association Computer Lab Up And Running
The computer lab at the Dandridge Ministerial Association location at 977 Industrial Park Drive is now up and running. Our current hours are from 10 am till Noon on Wednesday and Friday. We are offering job search and resume opportunities as well as learning computer basics in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power […]
$10 PET ADOPTIONS
Starting today until the end of the month, the Humane Society of Jefferson County is doing $10 adoptions on all already spayed/neutered cats. Vaccines, deworming, and wellness visit are included. Both males and females, long hair or short. Starting at six months and older. Come find your new best friend today! This ad is sponsored […]
Girl Talk- A Program for Daughters and Their Mothers
Your daughter is changing daily from a girl into a young lady. There is nothing you can do to stop the progress of Mother Nature, but you can equip your daughter with the knowledge she needs for her journey into woman hood. Girl Talk is a program designed to enhance communication between caregivers and their […]
DANDRIDGE DASH SET FOR SEPTEMBER 29TH
There’s still time to join the runners and walkers of all ages who have already signed up to participate in the first annual ‘Dandridge Dash.’ “This one mile race offers a fun way for participants to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley and the Dandridge Community Trust (Main Street Dandridge),” said Debbie […]