Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Week Bell Ringing; September 17, 2017
In celebration of the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States you, along with your family and friends are invited to attend the CONSTITUTION WEEK BELL RINGING. Sunday, September 17, 2017 At 2:00 pm Board of Education Building 1221 Gay Street Dandridge, TN At the front lawn bell, hosted by […]
Health Council/Jefferson Joins Awarded 5,000 Grant for Governor’s Healthier Tennessee Initiative
Jefferson Joins is on the on the move and have just received their first $5,000 grant from the Governor’s Healthier Tennessee Initiative. The Jefferson County Health Council is the parent organization of Jefferson Joins. Healthier Tennessee representatives came to the council last year to offer a grant opportunity to promote fitness, nutrition and anti tobacco […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is siding.” The head governmental hive will return to the nest later this week, but the buzz says that it’s what’s on the line months down the road that has some in a stir. The low humm is that the drones are coming out in numbers ahead of the official […]
Exit of Summer
The unofficial end of summer has arrived, and I, for one, am not sorry to see it go. Usually, the heat gets to me around July and I spend the dog days of summer in a swelter awaiting the first changing of the leaves. This summer was not as hot as some we have experienced, […]
Making the Most of the Fall Season
Fall is just around the corner here in East Tennessee. We have changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and pumpkin flavored everything to look forward to. If you are looking for something to do over the coming weeks and want to make the most of your fall, there are several ideas to make the most of the […]
New Study: Shifting School Start Times Could Contribute $83 Billion to US Economy Within a Decade
The RAND Corporation and RAND Europe have released the first-ever, state-by-state analysis (in 47 states) of the economic implications of a shift in school start times in the U.S., showing that a nationwide move to 8.30 a.m. could contribute $83 billion to the U.S. economy within a decade. Even after just two years, the study […]
Happy Labor Day 2017
Many Americans will spend the last long weekend of summer saying goodbye to warm weather and care free days. The Labor Day holiday is Monday September 4th, 2017, and is often seen as the unofficial end of summer. Labor Day wasn’t always about celebrating the last of summer, though. In, fact the holiday became both […]
Friends of Parrott-Wood Memorial Library Meeting, September 12, 2017
The Friends of Parrott-Wood Memorial Library will be meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 5:30 at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library, 3133 W. Old A.J. Hwy. , Strawberry Plains, TN 37871. We are planning a major fundraiser to raise money for programs. We need you and would love your input. Please call 865-933-1311 for more information about this meeting or […]
Jefferson County Library Board Meeting, September 21, 2017
The Jefferson County Library Board will be meeting at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library on September 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. Address: 3133 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
Tennessee Teams Deploy to Texas to Conduct and Support Swiftwater Search and Rescue Missions in Hurricane Harvey’s Historic Aftermath
Swiftwater search and rescue teams representing the State of Tennessee will make their way toward southeast Texas this afternoon to conduct life-saving operations to help local authorities dealing with the unprecedented impact of Hurricane Harvey, now a tropical storm. “Tennessee and Texas have a long and storied connection and we are proud to help in […]
UT Prepares for 2017 Volunteer Football Season
Ten days from now, UT will welcome Vol fans and visitors to Rocky Top for the first home football game of the season. The Vols will face the Indiana State University Sycamores at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 9, in Neyland Stadium. Parking and Traffic New this year is the closing of Peyton Manning Pass to […]
United Way of Jefferson County Holds Annual Parade of Tables
The United Way of Jefferson County hosted their annual parade of tables fund raising event to kick off the 2017 fund raising season. Participating businesses “purchased” a table and decorated it in the theme of their choice. Tuesday evening’s event began with a viewing of the various, creative table decorations, as well as silent auction […]
Guest Editorial: House Representative (11th District) Jeremy Faison
The following is a guest editorial by Jeremy Faison, Tennessee House of Representatives (11th District): When judging a man’s character from history, I believe that it is imperative to judge actions in two ways. First, we should judge their life in totality. Secondly, we should judge them from the standpoint of the accepted norm in […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “equalizing.” With the swarm soon back in the hive, Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that some are already planning for their last lap this term. The low humm is that quite a few of the drones are looking to take flight. The low, low humm is that […]
Faulkenberry Elected as Chairman of Jefferson County Industrial Development Board
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board met Friday for the first time since February, joined by guests Darrell Helton, Director of the Chamber of Commerce, and Russell Turner of the County Commission. This meeting would also be the first to include two new members: Scott Faulkenberry, exiting Director of the Jefferson County Economic Development Agency, […]
Back-to-School: Smart Tips to Ease the Load of Kids’ Backpacks
As parents and caregivers prepare for the new school year, it’s important they ensure that kids have an appropriately sized backpack to help reduce their risk of common back, neck and shoulder pain and injuries. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 12,900 individuals were treated in emergency rooms for backpack-related injuries […]