Attorney General Slatery Joins Google Bipartisan Multistate Antitrust Investigation
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today joined 50 attorneys general in a multistate, bipartisan investigation of tech giant Google’s business practices in accordance with state and federal antitrust laws. The bipartisan coalition announced plans to investigate Google’s overarching control of online advertising markets and search traffic that may have led to anticompetitive behavior […]
TDH Reports Six Cases of Vaping-associated Respiratory Disease
The Tennessee Department of Health has reported six cases of suspected serious respiratory disease among people who use electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a cluster of severe pulmonary disease among people who use e-cigarettes or vape, with 215 cases […]
DELIA “JO” HOWELL
DELIA “JO” HOWELL, age 71, of Jefferson City, TN gained her wings on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas David Howell. She is survived by sister, Corky Acuff; brother, Clifton Acuff; sister-in-law, Kathy Barrett; beloved nephew, George French; beloved niece, Mitzi Callison. No services are planned at this time.
Jefferson County High School Class of 1999 Picnic.
JCHS Class of 1999 Reunion- 20 year picnicSeptember 21, 2019 Family picnic on Saturday at Douglas Tailwater Pavilion 2 located at 829 River View Way, Kodak, TN 37764 from 12-3PM. This is the pavilion down to the right near the boat ramp (just past their campground office).
Sen. Niceley Gives Keynote Speech at TSU Small Farm Expo Luncheon to “Celebrate the Success of Our Small Farms”
On Wednesday, State Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) gave a keynote speech at Tennessee State University’s (TSU) Fifteenth Annual Small Farm Expo and Small Farmer of the Year Awards Program luncheon. Small farmers from across Tennessee, county agents, state dignitaries and other officials attended this year’s program themed, “Celebrating the Success of Our Small Farms.” Niceley spoke […]
Carson-Newman University ‘Exercise Concept’ Group Receives Life Care Volunteer Award
Carson-Newman University’s Exercise Concept group received Life Care Centers of America’s Group Volunteer Award for its service to Life Care Center of Jefferson City. The presentation was made Aug. 26 during the company’s annual management meeting in Cleveland. In November, Carson-Newman Assistant Professor Greg Stanley contacted Life Care Center of Jefferson City to discuss starting […]
Dandridge Senior Center Rummage Sale September 20-21
The Dandridge Senior Center will hold a Fall Rummage and Boutique sale, Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The Center is located behind the First Peoples Bank at 917 Elliott Ferry Road in Dandridge. All Proceeds go to help with the Center’s expenses. For more information, […]
Picking the Perfect Pumpkin
It’s that time of year when hay bells, scarecrows, and of course pumpkins start donning displays across the area. The search for the perfect pumpkin is easier some years than others. The hot dry weather the area has been experiencing the last couple months may make the effort just a little harder than most years. […]
The Time for Fall Festivals is Here!
The Labor Day holiday has come and gone. Even though the thermometer says otherwise, autumn is just around the corner and the time to start planning to get out and enjoy the harvest is now. There are more than enough diverse opportunities to get out and enjoy the season that many call their favorite time […]
Tennessee Falls to BYU in Double Overtime
Despite 154 rushing yards from junior Ty Chandler and a career-high-tying two receiving touchdowns from senior Jauan Jennings, Tennessee fell, 29-26, in double-overtime to BYU Saturday at Neyland Stadium. With less than a minute remaining in regulation, BYU drove 68 yards in five plays before Jake Oldroyd nailed the game-tying field goal with one second […]
Patriots Sneak Past Trojans 28-20
For the first time since 2003, Jefferson County High School Football has started their season 3-0. To give some perspective, the last time the Patriots have started a season so well, sophomore Ayden Houston’s dad was on the JCHS squad as a senior. The first real test on Jefferson County High School’s schedule happened Thursday […]
Initial State Findings Point to Clinical Similarities in Illnesses Among People Who Use E-cigarettes
Initial findings from the investigation into serious lung illnesses associated with e-cigarette products point to clinical similarities among those affected. Patients report similar exposures, symptoms and clinical findings and these align with the CDC health advisory released last week. While many of the patients, but not all, reported recent use of THC-containing products, some reported […]
DAR Holds Fall Workshop
Twenty-two ladies represented the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), at the Tennessee State Daughters of the American Revolution (TSDAR) East Tennessee 2019 August Workshop held at First Baptist Church in Maryville, August 24. That was the largest number of attendees from any chapter in the Appalachian District […]
Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell Set Sights on Tourism Future
Governor Bill Lee today addressed tourism professionals during the 2019 Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism at the Music City Center, noting the state’s 2nd largest industry and thanking them for their hard work. He shared his priorities over the next four years and shined a light on how tourism can help achieve successful community-focused […]
Jefferson Health Care Foundation, a fund of East Tennessee Foundation, Announces Grant Opportunity to Benefit Jefferson County Residents
East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) is now accepting applications for funding from the Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund of East Tennessee Foundation. Organizations must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) or other exempt entities and submit proposals that directly benefit the health and well-being of Jefferson County residents. Applications must be submitted online to ETF no later than October […]
Douglas Cherokee Head Start Hosts Annual Parenting Fair
To Jefferson County Community Service and Resource Providers. This is an invitation to participate in our annual Parent Resource Fair. The Jefferson County Head Start Family Advocate will be hosting this event on Thursday, October 24th 2019, between the hours of 9:00 am-11:30 am. The fair will take place at the Jefferson City Community Center […]