Purchase TN Crash Website Available For Crash Reports
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced the launch of an efficient method to access traffic crash reports from law enforcement agencies across the state. Effective immediately, involved parties may obtain their crash reports through www.PurchaseTNcrash.gov. “Our goal is to provide the best customer service to citizens of Tennessee and to those who travel […]
Tennessee Educator Survey Highlights Actionable Ways for Leaders to Support Tennessee’s Teachers
Today the Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee Education Research Alliance at Vanderbilt University (TERA) released the results from the 2019 Tennessee Educator Survey. Over 45,000 Tennessee educators completed this year’s survey, representing 62 percent of the state’s teachers – an all-time high response rate. Survey results point to progress made and maintained in a […]
RAY JENKINS
Ray Lynn Jenkins, age 80, passed away of natural causes on Monday August 19, 2019 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sedette and Odell Jenkins of Dandridge, TN and Grandparents Ollie and Eva Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jenkins. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, […]
JOHNNY HUGHES
JOHNNY HUGHES, age 75, of Sevierville, TN went to be with Jesus on Monday, August 19, 2019. Johnny was a great husband, Dad and a good friend to everyone. He was retired from McNelly-Whaley Ford in Sevierville. He proudly served in the Army and later as a reserve deputy with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office. […]
HELEN CARMICHAEL
Helen L. Carmichael, 75, of Dandridge passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was of the Methodist faith. She was an avid seamstress and quilter, Helen worked along side Buck running the family business, Carmichael Tractor and was a founding of Smoky Mountain Patchworkers and active member of […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is changes. One week in and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that more than enough is more than enough. The low humm is that all balancing is not equal and that new bees may bee putting pressure on the drones. The low, low humm is that one or […]
It’s Hot
It doesn’t take a genius or even a weather man to know that the dog days of summer are fully upon us. All it takes is stepping outside anytime that the sun is up ( and well after the sun is down) to know that the heat is on. When the thermometer rises the amount […]
Bush Brothers & Company Names Al Williams President and Chief Executive Officer
Bush Brothers & Company announced that its Board of Directors unanimously appointed Al Williams, former President and Chief Operating Officer, as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Williams succeeded Tom Ferriter at the adjournment of the annual Shareholder’s Meeting on July 5, 2019. This is the result of a succession plan that began when Mr. […]
SONIC Drive-In Announces Final 12 Drive-Ins Competing in the 25th Annual DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES®
For nine months, thousands of SONIC® Drive-In team members have competed in a series of intense individual and team challenges as part of SONIC’s annual premier training program, the DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES, to be recognized as the country’s best drive-in teams. Today, SONIC announced the Final 12 teams who lead by example and work together to deliver […]
Dining With Democrats September 6
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to join us for our September First Friday Dining With Democrats Dutch-treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, September 6, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Reservations are helpful and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Hope you will plan on joining us […]
MAKINNA SMITH
The family of Makinna Smith, age 16, would like to celebrate the life of our beloved child who went to be with Jesus suddenly on August 18, 2019. A child full of life, Makinna lived her life to the fullest, outgoing, optimistic and full of energy. Makinna was a drag racer, a track champion winning […]
Director of Jefferson County Schools Addresses TNReady Scores
General “(Tuesday) the Tennessee Department of Education released data from the 2018-2019 school year. We have numerous positive things to celebrate from last year’s scores and we will make sure we take the time to recognize the teachers and schools that have demonstrated academic success in student achievement, student growth, or both.” Celebrations from Data […]
UT to Implement Alcohol Sales at Neyland Stadium Beginning September 7
In an effort to enhance the fan experience at home football games, UT will implement alcohol sales at Neyland Stadium starting with the BYU game on Saturday, Sept 7. During the summer, a group appointed by Chancellor Donde Plowman has been developing policies and infrastructure to support responsible alcohol sales in accordance with all applicable […]