TIDUS WAYNE JONES
TIDUS WAYNE JONES, age 79, of Strawberry Plains, TN went to live with God on September 22, 2019 at his home. He was a 50 year active member of Mountain Star Masonic Lodge #197 in Sevierville, Kerbela Shriners, and Holston Memorial Baptist Church. He retired from Woods Brothers Construction with 40 years service. Preceded by […]
Annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair Arrives for the Fall Season
Along with the crisp autumn air comes the season’s Annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair from October 5 through October 22 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Some of the finest artisans and crafters in the nation will be displaying their one-of-a-kind handmade items for purchase, giving holiday shoppers the perfect opportunity to take home rare gifts not […]
KaTom Adding 100 New Jobs
KaTom Restaurant Supply, a family-owned business run based in Kodak is growing again. The company earned $12.6 million in low cost loans from the US Department of Agriculture together with the Small Business Administration and Community Trust Bank. The funds will allow KaTom to add 40,000 square feet, which will help accommodate 100 new employees. […]
Vols Fall to Gators in SEC Opener
Despite a third quarter that saw Tennessee force two turnovers and record a pair of sacks, the Vols fell to the No. 9/8 Florida Gators 34-3 on Saturday afternoon in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in their SEC opener. The UT defense completed the afternoon forcing three turnovers. Senior linebacker Daniel Bituli recorded a game-high two sacks. His first sack of […]
Happy Fall!!
The time of year that many wait the long, hot summer for is here! Pumpkin spice everything, cozy sweaters, crunching of the leaves, and all things spooky. Even though the area is still experiencing highs in the upper 80’s and lower 90’s, today marks the first day of fall, as the autumnal equinox happens today. […]
Inmate Escapes In School Vehicle
Dr. Shane Johnston, Director of Jefferson County Schools released the following statement concerning the incident: “Earlier today my office was notified that an inmate from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department had stolen a car from the transportation garage and fled the property. Central office staff worked with schools and placed four school campuses (Piedmont, Patriot […]
Local Area At Risk for Fire Due to Dry Conditions
It has been eight weeks since Jefferson County has seen a measurable rainfall, and it’s beginning to show. The grass is becoming crunchy, trees are already starting to loose their leaves and the air has been unseasonably hot and dry. Though the temperatures are on a slight downturn, there is no significant rainfall in the […]
Employment Rises In Tennessee’s Six Largest Counties
Employment rose in each of Tennessee’s six largest counties from March 2018 to March 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (USBLS) reported Wednesday. The USBLS qualifies large counties as those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2018. USBLS Regional Commissioner Janet S. Rankin noted that employment gains ranged from 4.0 […]
TN Division of Forestry Monitoring Wildfire Risk
Wildland fire officials with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry are keeping a close eye on weather conditions as the state and region experience a prolonged hot and dry pattern. While the division has not seen an increase in the number of wildfires, nor do indices suggest a high fire danger, the agency […]
RONNIE PATTERSON
Ronnie “Dump” Patterson, age 64 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Gladys Patterson, brothers, Johnny, James, and Dennis, and sister, Ann. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Jefferson County Highway Department. He is survived […]
Modern Woodmen Honors Sherry Carr as Hometown Hero
The Jefferson City Chapter of Modern Woodmen of America recently honored Sherry Carr as our “Hometown Hero” for her outstanding service to our community. Her efforts include volunteering with the Special Olympics of Tennessee, a Board Member and volunteer for Challenger Division, South Jefferson County Little League baseball, Volunteer for Access for Life, Tennessee Promise […]
MABEL KERR LANE
Mabel Kerr Lane, age 96 of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Shannondale Healthcare. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Terrell Lane, brothers and sisters, John C. Kerr, Roy Kerr, Bonnie Scarlett, Irene Donaldson, Bronce Kerr, and High William Kerr, Jr. She was a member of Emmanuel […]
Tennessee Graduation Rate Continues to Rise
Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced that the graduation rate for the 2018-19 school calendar year was 89.7 percent. Not only is that more than half a percentage point higher than the previous year, but it’s the highest graduation rate on record for Tennessee. That translates into an increase of 183 graduates statewide. Education Commissioner Penny […]