Tennessee Department of Agriculture Responds to Flood Damage
Following the rains and flooding that led to a State of Emergency in Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is coordinating with partners to assess damage, monitor food and fuel supplies, and assist farmers as floodwaters recede. “Under Governor Lee’s direction, we have been coordinating responses with TEMA and other agencies to address the […]
Representative Faison Elected Co-Chairman Of The Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) was elected by his peers to serve as co-chairman with State Senator Mike Bell (R-Riceville) of the Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. Founded in 2015, the bicameral Sportsmen’s Caucus works hand in hand with wildlife conservation organizations like the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the National Wild Turkey Federation to protect […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Highway Commission Meeting, March 12, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given to all residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee and to all persons interested, that the regular meeting of the Jefferson County Highway Commission will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM, at its office in the courthouse in Dandridge. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions […]
These 10 Plants Shaped Tennessee
Whether walking through fields of high cotton or “sangin’ in the hills,” Tennesseans know plants are the state’s lifeblood. Two experts with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture recently led a project choosing the 10 plants that most shaped the state: American chestnut, beans (several varieties), corn, cotton, dogwood, ginseng, grasses (prairie and turf), tobacco, white […]
Jefferson County Among Governor’s Top 33 Healthier Communities
The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness today designated 33 counties, cities, towns, neighborhoods, and college campuses as Healthier Tennessee Communities at the organization’s gala event in Franklin. An additional 17 awards highlighting outstanding achievements by individuals and communities were presented at the Graystone Quarry event. The City of Kingsport became the first city in […]
United States Supreme Court Incorporates Eighth Amendment to the States in Civil Forfeiture Case
Property rights advocates have watched the Timbs v. Indiana case with great interest because it promises to have nationwide implications on excessive fines and property forfeitures. Today, the United States Supreme Court rendered its unanimous decision in Timbs. Writing for the majority, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg states that “Indiana argues that the Excessive Fines Clause […]
Suspect Shoots Wife, Then Takes Own Life
Jefferson County, TN Sheriff’s Department – Investigators with the Criminal Investigation Division have finished the preliminary investigation into the events that occurred at 1893 Oak Grove Rd on February 19, 2019. The investigation revealed that Juan Lopez Pineda age 46 was the male subject observed at the front door upon deputies arrival who also stated […]
Tennessee Issues First Maternal Mortality Report
The Tennessee Department of Health today issued the first Maternal Mortality Review report, Tennessee Maternal Mortality Review of 2017 Maternal Deaths. This report describes the state of maternal mortality in Tennessee based on a comprehensive review of deaths of women who died while pregnant or within one year of pregnancy. The goal of this effort by […]
Gov. Bill Lee to Repeal the Gym Tax in the Upcoming Budget
Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his plans to repeal the amusement tax on gym memberships in his upcoming budget. “I’m pleased to be able to include a tax cut in my first budget,” said Lee. “Repealing the gym tax is an important step in reducing the burdens on small businesses in our state.” The […]
Local Church Has New Feature, Thanks to Eagle Scout.
Benjamin Bolinsky, who recently earned the title of Eagle Scout, wanted to do a community service project that would be useful for many years and would be beneficial to as many people possible. The choice seemed to be easy for him, though, as an active member of French Broad Baptist Church, as he chose to […]
Happy President’s Day
Today, February 18, 2019, is Presidents’ Day, a holiday centered around the birthdays of two former presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Officially, “Presidents’ Day” is a misnomer, as the holiday originated in 1879 as remembrance of George Washington’s birthday. The date for the holiday was reset by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1971, […]
Park Announces Paving Project on Little River Road
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a pavement preservation project will begin Tuesday, February 19 on Little River Road. A thin pavement overlay will be applied to the entire length of the 16.5-mile roadway between Sugarlands Visitor Center to the Townsend Wye along with associated pull-offs and parking lots and the 1.5-mile Elkmont […]
Tennessee General Assembly Tackles Civil Forfeiture…Again
Civil asset forfeiture is once again under consideration by the Tennessee General Assembly. Forfeiture of assets became a means of confiscating property used in the commission of a crime in the early 1980’s when federal authorities set out to interrupt illicit drug cartels operating in the United States. The practice has strayed widely from its […]
Tennessee Needs at Least $49.8 Billion of Public Infrastructure Improvements
Tennessee needs at least $49.8 billion of public infrastructure improvements during the five-year period of July 2017 to June 2022—a $5 billion (11.1%) increase from the year before—according to a new report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). Improvements needed for Transportation and Utilities, Education, and Health, Safety, and Welfare infrastructure continue […]
Join Efforts to Prevent Teen Dating Violence in Tennessee
Love shouldn’t hurt. Healthy relationships consist of trust, honesty, respect, equality and compromise. It’s important to help young people learn how to build and recognize healthy relationships to support their development and keep them safe. The Tennessee Department of Health is taking part in Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month to help prevent dating violence among Tennessee teens. […]
