Dandridge Reindeer Run 1K Walk/Run Spreads Christmas Cheer for a Worthy Cause
The spirit of Christmas was alive and well in Historic Downtown Dandridge on December 2, 2023, as the community came together for the Dandridge Reindeer Run 1K Walk/Run. This festive event, held through the charming streets of Dandridge, was not only a celebration of the holiday season but also a heartwarming initiative to support the […]
Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors and EVgo Open First EV Station at Pilot Travel Center White Pine, TN
Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors and EVgo Make Convenient, Accessible Charging a Reality with Opening of First Stations in Coast-to-Coast EV Charging Network At least 25 locations offering 100 fast charging stalls by end of year; approximately 200 locations targeted by end of 2024 Pilot and Flying J travel centers feature 24/7 amenities, including […]
Mira Denton of White Pine Wins National Annual Innovation in Computer Science Education Awards
December 4, 2023 – Cognizant and Teach For America have announced the winners of the third annual Cognizant Innovation in Computer Science Education Awards. These awards, granted at the school level and the broader systems level, recognize outstanding educators and individuals advocating for and expanding access to PK-12 computer science education across the United States. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting, December 19, 2023
MEETING NOTICE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DECEMBER 19, 2023 A meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the courthouse in Dandridge. BZA Agenda I. Call to Order II. Prayer III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Minutes V. Citizen Input VI. […]
SouthEast Bank bolsters hunger relief efforts with $110,000 donation to Second Harvest
SouthEast Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the community by donating $110,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. This support of Second Harvest’s various hunger-relief programs reflects the bank’s dedication to addressing the increasing need for food assistance in the region. Additionally, this fall SouthEast Bank organized a food drive that successfully collected […]
Carson-Newman Army ROTC holds Branch Night, celebrates senior class
Carson-Newman University held its annual Army ROTC held Branch Night. The event celebrates the revealing of the senior class’s branching and components as they continue their pursuits to be future Army Officers. The celebrated cadets have a combined grade point average of 3.5. Their ratings at camp leveraged Carson-Newman to the top 10 in brigade […]
Jefferson County Commission Takes Bold Stance Calling For Repeal Of Governor’s “Emergency Powers” Statute
By David Seal [Special to The Tennessee Conservative] – Previously published in The Tennessee Conservative Jefferson County Commission has stated its expectation that Tennessee government operate within constitutional boundaries with special emphasis on the executive branch. This expectation was recently expressed in Resolution 2023-47. In calendar year 2000 when the Tennessee legislature was controlled by […]
Gov. Lee, Legislative Leadership Call for Statewide School Choice, Unveil Education Freedom Scholarship Act
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented the Education Freedom Scholarship Act of 2024, his administration’s legislative proposal to establish statewide universal school choice, alongside members of the General Assembly, Tennessee families and education stakeholders. This legislation aims to provide every Tennessee parent with the opportunity to choose the right education for their child, while prioritizing families with the greatest […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Meeting, December 7, 2023
Public Notice of Meeting Board of School Commissioners Thursday, December 7, 2023 Historic Courthouse Work Session @ 5:30PM Business Session to follow. This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 442 of the public acts of Tennessee for 1974. Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director Jefferson County Schools
Local Retail Store Seeking To Fill The Position of Assistant Manager in Gatlinburg, TN
Assistant Manager Local retail store seeking to fill the position of Assistant Manager in Gatlinburg, TN. Duties: Mng all store ops efficiently & smoothly; supervise non-mgmt employees; train employees; assist customers w/purchases & returns; maintain accurate inventory & alert GM when inventory needs to be ordered; conduct periodic inventory counts; loss prevention; run daily, weekly […]
Tennessee Launches Campaign to Promote Safe Alcohol Use During Holidays
The Tennessee Departments of Health, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Safety & Homeland Security, and the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) are partnering on a public health and safety campaign, “DON’T LET ALCOHOL RUIN THE HOLIDAYS,” to educate Tennesseans about the dangers of excessive alcohol use and promote safe alcohol practices. The campaign will […]