KATHERINE PRICE HIXSON
KATHERINE PRICE HIXSON, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Monday, October 29, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Miller and Mamie Price; brother, George Price, Ralph Price; sister, Louise Dickerson. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City, and was a dedicated second grade teacher at Carter Elementary for 23 years. […]
EUGENE “LYNN” FLOYD
EUGENE “LYNN” FLOYD was born July 2, 1933 in Alexandria, LA, the firstborn of James D. & Nellie Doyle Floyd. He was raised in Louisiana, living in several different towns and graduated high school in Bossier City in 1951. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1952 and did sea duty on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. […]
DELLA MARIE KNIGHT ROBERTSON
DELLA MARIE KNIGHT ROBERTSON, age 88, of White Pine, TN, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2012 after a lingering illness. She was a lifetime member of White Pine First Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Knight; sons, Dennis […]
JCHS SIDELINE CLUB
The Jefferson County Patriots Sideline Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Meetings begin at 6:30 pm and are located in the Sideline Club near the Patriot Football Field end zone. The Sideline Club encourages anyone interested in supporting the Patriots to come to their monthly meeting and participate in the organization. The […]
Homelessness: An Issue for Tennessee Schools, Students and Families
The number of homeless students attending public schools in Tennessee has increased substantially since a national economic downturn that began in late 2007, according to a report recently released by the Comptroller’s Offices of Research and Education Accountability. Nationwide, the number of homeless students grew from 679,724 to 939,903 from the 2006-2007 academic year to […]
Tennessee Titans Locker, State Treasurer Lillard, Tennessee Jump$tart and Visa Inc. Collaborate to Launch Statewide Rollout of Financial Football
Titans quarterback Jake Locker joined Tennessee State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr., Tennessee Jump$tart and Visa Inc. today in tackling head on the issue of financial literacy among Tennessee teens. They announced the statewide rollout of a new effort to improve the money management skills of high school and middle school students. This free educational […]
FSA URGES FARMERS TO VOTE IN COUNTY COMMITTEE ELECTIONS BEGINNING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director James Giffin announced that the 2012 FSA county committee election will begin on Monday, November 5. The deadline to return the ballots to the Jefferson/Sevier/Cocke County FSA office is December 3, 2012. County committee members are an important component of the operations of FSA and provide a […]
HEAVY VOTING AT POLLS EXPECTED
Jefferson County early voting polls have closed for the November 6, 2012 election cycle and the numbers for early voting in the County are strong. Beyond the neck and neck Presidential contest, there are also two open seats on the Jefferson County Commission that are highly contested in Districts 7 and 3. The field is […]
Nov 8, Night Of The Patriots 2012 at JCHS
Nov 8, Night Of The Patriots 2012 at JCHS Night of the Patriots 2012 will be November 8 at 7:00 PM in the JCHS Gym. This is the 20th annual show, celebrating patriotism, showcasing student talent, and most importantly honoring our local veterans. All veterans are invited to enjoy a complementary chili supper in the […]
Nov 7, AARP Driver Safety Course hosted by Dandridge Senior Center
The Dandridge Senior Center will host an AARP Driver Safety Course on Wednesday, November 7, at the Dandridge Senior Center, 917 Elliott Ferry Road. Class hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. To register, contact Center Director Linda Manley, 865 397-7605. To recognize and thank Veterans for their dedication and commitment to service, AARP Driver […]
Nov 9th, Veteran’s Breakfast Hosted by Rush Strong School
Rush Strong School wishes to honor veterans in the Strawberry Plains community with a breakfast and program beginning at 8:30 AM on Friday November 9th. Please RSVP by email to odelln@k12tn.net, on the web at www.jc-schools.net/rss or by calling the school office at 933-5313.
Nov 4, Community Missions Barbeque Dinner
Nov 4, Community Missions Barbeque Dinner The First United Methodist Church of Dandridge will host the Community Missions Barbeque Dinner on November 4th between the hours of 4-7pm to aid local citizens who may need assistance with home chores. Donations are accepted and appreciated.
Coats for our Community fundraiser set for Saturday
Blount County Fire Protection District is holding its annual Coats for our Community fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. at The Auction House of TN, Inc., located at 2110 East Broadway Ave. (across from Hardees), Maryville. Auction services are provided by auctioneer Dick Rose (License #2683) of Rose […]
INVITATION TO BID
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids from qualified vendors to: 1) move 3 portables from Jefferson Elementary School to Jefferson Academy; 2) move 3 portables from Dandridge Elementary School to the Jefferson County Bus Garage. For more detailed specifications and to schedule a site visit, vendors should contact […]
County Attorney To Lead Investigation of “Doggy-Gate”
The Jefferson County Mayor’s Office received an inquiry letter and demand for investigation from Tennessee Occupational Health and Safety Administration (TOSHA) in regard to a recent issue that has garnered attention in both the community and at County governmental meetings. The letter, dated October 25, 2012, informed Director of Facilities for Jefferson County David Longmire […]
Happy Halloween
Jefferson County residents will welcome Halloween 2012 on October 31. Halloween is believed to have originated from the Celtic festival Samhain, which was a time when people would don costumes and light large bonfires to ward off ghosts. During the 8th century, November 1st was designated as All Saints’ Day and some of the traditions […]