AEC Celebrates Arbor Day with 18th Straight “Tree Line USA Utility” Certification
Jefferson City, TN, April 28, 2023 – Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 28, 2023, by receiving the “Tree Line USA Utility” certification from the Tennessee Forestry Division for the 18th consecutive year. The certification recognizes AEC’s commitment to maintaining rights-of-way and enacting the very best tree trimming principles. James Morgan, […]
Jefferson County Republican Party Calls For Primary, March 5, 2024
A primary election has been officially called by the Jefferson County Republican Party Executive Committee for the following races: Property Assessor, Road Superintendent, Constables, Road Commission Districts 2 and 4, and School Board Districts 2 and 4. The local nominating primary will be held on March 5, 2024 in conjunction with the Presidential Preference Primary. […]
VITAL POLICY – Education Savings Accounts (School Vouchers) Expanded in Tennessee
State Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) expressed disappointment concerning the lack of progress made by certain Hamilton County Schools after more than twenty million dollars had been poured into the school system over a five-year period. The additional money was over and above the BEP and other regular funding that the Hamilton County School system normally […]
Investigators Searching For 33 Year Old Chastity Marie Lucas
Investigators are currently searching for 33-year-old Chastity Marie Lucas. Ms. Lucas left the hospital in Morristown against medical advice on April 19, 2023, and her family has not seen or heard from her since. Investigators and family are concerned for her safety. Ms. Lucas is a White female approximately 5’5” tall and weighs about 115 […]
VITAL POLICY – Food Truck Operators Get Regulatory Relief with New Legislation
Earning a living as a food truck operator will soon be more rewarding and profitable in Tennessee due to a new law that will streamline fire inspections. Under current law, operators of “mobile food units”, as they are called by legislators, are required to undergo fire inspections in each jurisdiction in which they operate. That […]
Jefferson County Recognizes April 26 As National Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day
The National Drug Endangered Children program with the TBI is a part of Rescue 180 preventive / intervention programs for Jefferson County, children who need a community to surround them with care. Today Mayor Mark Potts signed a proclamation to make Jefferson County a community that recognizes April 26th as National Drug Endangered Children Awareness […]
KEEP DOUGLAS BLUE
Douglas Lake became a cleaner place Thursday, April 20, 2023, when a group of Jefferson County High School students came together to perform a much-needed trash pickup around its shores. “Keep Douglas Blue” was the brainchild of Service Learning Student, Luke Haston, who put the project together from beginning to end as part of his […]
BOATING FOR BOOKS: Celebrate National Library Week with Smoky Mountain H2O Sports, April 23-29, 2023
BOATING FOR BOOKS: Celebrate National Library Week with Smoky Mountain H2O Sports. The week of April 22 – 29, a portion of all sales will benefit Dandridge Memorial Library. The money raised will help fund expanding and remodeling the library. Call 865-484-9026 for more information. Smoky Mountain H2O Sports is located at 1955 Chestnut Hill Rd, […]
Carson-Newman University breaks ground on new West Campus Commons complex
Carson-Newman University broke ground today on its largest construction project in the University’s history. Members of the campus community were joined by local representatives and friends of the University who gathered for a special ceremony marking the event. West Campus Commons, a new residence life complex, is slated to welcome students in Fall 2024. “What […]
County Commission – Not Enough “Ayes” For Meeting Changes But “Eyes” Pod Plan For DOE
The Jefferson County Commission will retain a quarterly meeting schedule, as the effort to move back to a monthly meeting schedule was not met with favor by the majority of the body. The item was brought to the agenda by Commissioner Austin Brooks who sought to change to a 8 month meeting schedule (the schedule […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – USDA Offers Disaster Assistance for Producers Facing Inclement Weather
Knox County was declared a primary disaster county due to Severe Winter Storm using the Presidential Major Disaster Designation process. Jefferson, Anderson, Roane, Loudon, Blount and Sevier Counties were declared a contiguous disaster county due to Severe Winter Storm using the Presidential Major Disaster Designation process. Under this designation, if you have operations in any […]
Carson-Newman announces new MBA specialization: Entrepreneurial Leadership
Carson-Newman University announces a new specialization within its MBA program – Entrepreneurial Leadership. The new online offering will launch this fall for students who have completed nine hours within the MBA program. Noting that small businesses make up 44% of the U.S. economy, organizers of the specialization say the new addition aims to have students […]
NASA First Moon to Mars Architecture Concept Review Results
As NASA builds a blueprint for human exploration throughout the solar system for the benefit of humanity, the agency released Tuesday the outcomes from its first Architecture Concept Review, a robust analysis process designed to align NASA’s Moon to Mars exploration strategy and codify the supporting architecture. “Our first Architecture Concept Review is a milestone that will […]
Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a Cornerstone of Jefferson County
The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Jefferson Memorial Hospital support the health and well-being of patients whenever needed. Beyond providing clinical care, Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a cornerstone of our community and a major contributor to the economic health of Jefferson County as a major employer and tax-payer […]
INVITATION TO BID – Convertible Medical Training Table
Convertible Medical Training Table Invitation to Bid The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for one Convertible Medical Training Table. For a copy of the RFP Specifications or questions, contact Missy Hayes, Jefferson County Schools CTE Program Director, at mhayes@jcboe.net or by phone (865) 397-7384 ext. 1005. The proposal must include freight […]