Jefferson County Election Results
17, 780 Jefferson County residents exercised their right to vote in the November 6, 2012 election. That number represents only 57.81% of the registered voters in Jefferson County and is slightly lower than the turnout for the 2008 Presidential General Election. Locally and across the State Republicans showed well and carried the majority of the […]
Online Exhibit Featuring Veteran’s Personal Papers Now Available
The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) is collecting materials about the Vietnam War. Recently, veteran Christopher Ammons of Clarksville donated his personal papers to TSLA, including photographs, letters and memorabilia. An online exhibit featuring the Ammons collection is now available for viewing. Ammons entered military service a month after graduating from Clarksville High School. […]
State and Local Agencies Observe America Recycles Day Nov. 15
America Recycles Day is Thursday, Nov. 15, and the Department of Environment and Conservation is joining other state, county and city agencies across Tennessee, providing several opportunities for citizens to reduce waste and make a difference. In addition, TDEC, TDOT and Tourist Development are pleased to announce the implementation of the Welcome Center Recycling Program […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY “HAMS” TO CONDUCT EXERCISE
On Saturday, November 17th, “Ham” radio operators in Jefferson County will test their emergency communications skills and capabilities during a three hour Simulated Emergency Test (SET).The annual exercise, administered by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), is organized and conducted by JCARES (Jefferson County Amateur Radio Emergency Service) and is designed to identify strengths and […]
Dandridge Pursues Funding Options for Swannsylvania Fire Substation
The Swannslyvania community, which is a part of the Greater Dandridge Area, recently requested funding for a Fire Department Substation via the Dandridge Fire Department. The request for substation funding, at a level of $25,000 per year, was voted down by the Jefferson County Commission in a split vote. The Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department is […]
Syrian LCC Breaks Support of Syrian National Council
The Syrian National Council (SNC) has elected former spokesperson George Sabra as its president. The appointment was made on Friday, November 9, at a meeting in Doha, Qatar. The SNC has proved to be one of the primary opposition groups throughout the conflict in Syria. On the same day as the change in leadership, the […]
Corker Urges President to Work with Congress to Pass Fiscal Reform Now
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the following statement last week urging the president to work with Congress on passing a fiscal reform plan. “I urge the president to work with the leadership of the House and Senate to pass a fiscal reform package now. I believe all sides understand the issues that need to […]
HAPPY VETERANS DAY
Jefferson County joined the rest of the Nation on Sunday, November 11th in recognizing Veterans. Veteran’s Day was originally established to honor the veterans of World War I. Because November 11th was the date of the armistice signed to cease fighting between the Allied Nations and Germany, that date was chosen as a day to […]
Jefferson Residents Report Quake
Saturday Jefferson County residents felt the result of earthquakes that struck in Eastern Kentucky. The United States Geological Survey indicated that an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 was felt as far away as Atlanta, Ga. Shortly after the first quake was felt, another earthquake shook the area. The second quake is listed as a […]
Asked and Answered: Free Range vs. Regular Turkeys
I am preparing to purchase my turkey for Thanksgiving and am wondering what the difference is between free range and regular turkeys. I know that the free range turkeys are more expensive and I was wondering if they are worth the price difference. Actually, one of the most respected chef’s schools in the world is […]
Jim Butcher’s Storm Front: “Book One” of the Dresden Files
This week I will be reviewing a book that was an impulse buy: Jim Butcher’s Storm Front: Book One of the Dresden Files. Storm Front follows the exploits of Harry Dresden, a private eye who experiences more of the world in one day than most people even realize exists. Dresden is a professional wizard, who […]
Exactly what do you know about turkeys?
Exactly what do you know about turkeys? I know that I love to watch them waddle in families around my house. I know they are what we feast on during our Thanksgiving meal. I know they have bony spikes on the back of each of the turkey’s lower legs called spurs and the male will […]
Crafting A Turkey
With Thanksgiving just ten days away, I thought I would share some turkey crafts with you. It is a good activity to share with your child or grandchild. Remember, to allow for their own creativity in the project. Model, but let it be their work. Do give assistance if necessary. Talk about Thanksgiving during the […]
Gift Guide 2012
Thanksgiving is just ten days away. For many of us this has been a tough year . . . but there is still so much to be thankful for. As I have been thinking about the holidays this year and what I want to teach my children, I realized that many of the gifts we […]
Thanksgiving
Yum… the aroma of turkey roasting, pies baking and cranberries, popping in a rich sauce on the stove, fills the house with the festive scent of Thanksgiving. What a luscious and comforting promise of the feast to come! The day is filled with family and friends arriving with their delicious favorite Thanksgiving food to share. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Meeting USDA Discrimination
Public meeting for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege USDA discrimination when seeking USDA farm loan assistance between 1981 and 2000 The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), Rural Development (RD) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a public meeting at the USDA Service Center in Greeneville. Each agency will provide […]