Temperatures Decrease Illness Increase
With the cool air of the late Fall and Winter months comes the inevitable onslaught of illness that accompanies increased time indoors. Jefferson County has recently been impacted by several viruses that are highly contagious. As is general, County schools have been hit by the variety of viruses. County School Officials stated last week that […]
UT Institute of Agriculture
Fisheries biologists and students from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture say there’s good news as they sample for the presence of lake sturgeon in East Tennessee rivers. Lake sturgeon that once thrived in Tennessee are being reintroduced into the Tennessee River system near Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge on the French Broad River by […]
FSA ELECTION DEADLINE
Dandridge, TN November 26, 2012 – Farmers are urged to return ballots for the 2012 FSA election. The last day to return a ballot by person or must be postmarked if returned by mail is December 3. Farmers are reminded to return a valid ballot including signing the certification and to vote for on candidate. […]
Work To Begin In Jefferson County Schools
Some Jefferson County Schools are slotted for work, as the Director of Transportation, Maintenance and Capitol Projects Phagan procured funding for several projects that had been postponed. Funding for the planned expenditures rolled into the School system fund balance at the end of the last fiscal year, which ended in June of 2012. Director of […]
Holiday Stress
The countdown until Christmas has officially begun and some find the weeks preceding the holiday to be the most stressful time of the year. Experts suggest that taking hold of the holidays can ease the anxiety during the build up until Christmas. Unrealistic expectations are one of the top anxiety producers during this time of […]
Jefferson County Commission
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Monthly Meeting on November 19, 2012 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. The Chairman announced the cancellation of the November 29, 2012 Facilities and Public Service Committee meeting. Commissioner Estes made a Motion to Suspend the Rules to […]
Earthquake Shakes Local Region
Some Jefferson County residents slept thought the earthquake, while others were awoken by the thunderous noise. The earthquake, which struck on Saturday morning November 24th, had an epicenter was five miles from Sevierville. The quake registered a 3.0 magnitude and provided an early wake up call as it arrived at 6:03 a.m. A second quake […]
Israel Hamas Conflict Shifts In Power
Hamas and Israel have agreed to a cease-fire, the aftermath of which has greatly changed the political structure of the Middle East. Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has drawn support to his new administration, as his leading of the negotiations between Hamas and Israel is convincing many that he is going to be a worthy leader […]
BLACK FRIDAY TRENDS
The turkey left-overs are finished and the Black Friday shopping craze is nothing but a sleepy memory. There is nothing left to do but count the money and analyze the numbers from the extended holiday shopping extravaganza. Though there is still much data to analyze and the final tally may not be known for several […]
Shop Small Big Success Saturday
Local businesses were alive with action last weekend, proving that big box retail isn’t the only way to go when looking to do a little holiday shopping. Saturday, the push was on Nation wide to shop small and local. Residents hit the Historic Town Square in Dandridge to jump start the shopping season. The shop […]
Unemployment Rates Up Slightly For Jefferson County
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development has released unemployment numbers for October and Jefferson County has posted a 9% unemployment rate. That number is up slightly from the September rate of 8.8%, making Jefferson County one of sixty four Counties that showed an increase in unemployment from September 2012 to October 2012. Overall, Tennessee […]
Christmas Season Officially Arrives For Jefferson County
WELCOME TO CYBER MONDAY The holiday shopping season has arrived with full force and the online retailers may be the biggest winners in the push for consumers. With online shopping growing in popularity, Cyber Monday has become a much anticipated shopping day for online consumers. A contrived day designed for online shopping, Cyber Monday was […]
The Elf Shoppe
The Elf Shoppe Are you looking for a unique gift to give this Christmas? The Elf Shoppe has something for everyone! Best of all, you are supporting a local ministry with every purchase. This year we will be offering many specialty themed gift baskets, hand knit/crochet items, edible gifts, and other surprises! Gifts range from […]
Haslam Announces $322,400 in Used Motor Oil Collection Grants
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau today announced $322,400 in collection grants to establish, upgrade and expand used motor oil collection centers in 21 counties across Tennessee. “It’s important to educate citizens on the proper disposal of used motor oil, and the use of these convenient community collection […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Special Called Meeting of Jefferson County Commission
PUBLIC NOTICE At the request of Chairman Mills of the Jefferson County Commission, Mayor Palmieri is calling a special meeting of County Commission for Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Special Called Meeting of County Commission. Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 5:00 P.M. Historical Courthouse in Dandridge, Tennessee Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Prayer […]
Christmas In Dandridge Candlelight Shopping – Nov 30, 2012
Friday, November 30th, 2012 5:00p.m. Come Enjoy Christmas in Downtown Dandridge Including… *Carriage Rides in the Historic District *Refreshments & Extended Shopping Hours *Choir performances and Much More!