A Fine Line
Sometimes there is a fine line between acceptable and faux pas. I’ve noticed that when it comes to relationships, that line is often closely associated with the U.S. penal code’s definition of a felony. I know love is blind, but come on, people. Let’s use some common sense. I’m going to take a moment here […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “reality.” The head governmental hive met this week but the swarm wasn’t the only nest of nasty in the county. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that the DOE hive is in a pollination crunch and the trickle down has some local drones mad as a hornet. The […]
Not Enough Bang for the Buck
There are many things in this world that I just don’t understand. I don’t understand recounting a vote three weeks after an election. I don’t understand geometry and I don’t understand the actions of the School Board last week. Do I believe that White Pine needs renovation and more space. Yes. Most reasonable people agree […]
School Board Bumps Capital Projects List and Shifts Funding to White Pine
Action taken by the Jefferson County School Board following push back from the Jefferson County Budget Committee leaves an unfunded Capital Projects Plan and a White Pine renovation project that is short on time and money. Earlier in November, the School Board was informed that the $2.8 million dollars in funding that was earmarked for […]
County Commission Upholds Planning Commission Decision
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Monthly Session preceding the Thanksgiving Holiday break, which will be their last scheduled meeting of the calendar year. Items of business included several resolutions and a contested rezoning request for property off of Highway 139 in Dandridge. With a motion from Commissioner Baxley and 2nd from Commissioner […]
Hot Reuben Dip
I love a good Reuben sandwich. Maybe it’s my German heritage, I don’t know, but the combination of creamy cheese, tangy Thousand Island dressing, and the bite of sauerkraut makes me very happy. Now imagine all these flavors melded together into a hot dip. Well, here you are, imagine no further. You’re welcome. Ingredients: ½ […]
Shop Local on Small Business Saturday: November 26, 2016!
“Small Business Saturday” will take place on Saturday November 26, 2016. It is a day to make the most out of the local mom and pop shops surrounding the area that we have all come to know and love. They bring character and charm to our communities, and a cultural flavor for tourists and families […]
Haslam Eases Truck Restrictions To Help Farmers During Drought
With much of Tennessee and the Southeast coping with extreme drought, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has issued an executive order to ease restrictions on trucks hauling hay. “Agriculture is critical to our state’s economy, and rain is a critical ingredient that farmers need to keep their businesses running,” Haslam said. “This order will allow haulers […]
The Origin of Thanksgiving
A crisp November morning arrives and with it the promise of a turkey with all the fixings. Thanksgiving is a beloved national holiday that usually involves doing the infamous turkey shuffle from the house of relatives. What do we really know about this stomach stuffing holiday anyway? Is it really like the stories of our […]
Morristown Police Department Holiday and Car Safety Tips
The Morristown Police Department is seeing a large amount of car burglaries in Morristown. These reports are being made in residential as well as business establishment areas. The suspects are committing crimes of opportunity. In most cases, the vehicles are unlocked with valuables. The MPD is encouraging all citizens to lock their doors whenever the […]
Mouser Electronics and Grant Imahara Partner with Easy Aerial to Develop a Unique Search and Rescue Drone Platform
Mouser Electronics Inc., together with Easy Aerial Inc. and celebrity engineer Grant Imahara today launched its newest series in the Empowering Innovation Together™ program. The new Project First Responders features a cloud-based drone platform called GlobalARC for autonomous search and rescue. The drone project will be developed in the Mouser Innovation Lab with parts from platinum sponsor TE Connectivity. Project […]
Jefferson County Elementary Basketball League Results and Playoff Brackets
Here are the results from our final regular season games along with the brackets for the playoffs. I would like to say congratulations to the Mt. Horeb Hawks and the Mt. Horeb Lady Hawks on claiming the 2016 regular season titles. We look forward to December 3rd and getting back to action when the playoffs begin. […]
TDOT Halts Lane Closures on Tennessee Highways During Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this busy travel holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 through 6:00 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2016. “Over […]