Tips to Protecting Your Identity
Equifax, one of the nation’s three main credit bureaus suffered a data breach from mid-May through July 2017, exposing 143 million U.S. customer’s personal information such as names, birth dates, social security numbers, addresses, and in some cases driver’s license numbers and credit card numbers. In light of recent data breaches involving Equifax and other […]
Price of Water and Sewer Increase for Dandridge Water Customers
Dandridge Water Customers will soon see an increase on their water bill. Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 4-2 ( Depew, Nelson NO, Reese Absent) to increase the cost of water by 5% and sewer by 15% for all customers. The move came after Town and Water Department Administration recommended a 10% hike for […]
Parrotts Chapel Looks to Leave Jefferson County, Taking $1 Million in Revenue with Them
The Jefferson County Commission held their first work session of their senior year of their current term in office on Monday, September 11, 2017. With three years of the current term under their belt, Commission Members met on Monday to preview their agenda for next week’s voting meeting, as well as field community concerns regarding […]
Dwight Mitchel Bell Arrested By Dandridge Police Department – Fugitive From Justice and Person Of Interest In Murder and Rape Of Somerset, KY Woman
Dwight Mitchel Bell was arrested in Dandridge today and charged as a fugitive from justice. He is also a person of interest in the murder and rape of 70 year old Carolyn New of Somerset, Kentucky, theft of her vehicle and a separate incident of strangulation in Henry County, Indiana. New was found dead in […]
Hurricane Irma Evacuees in Tennessee May Be Eligible for Unemployment Benefits
Hundreds of residents from states impacted by Hurricane Irma escaped the impact of the storm by seeking refuge in cities across Tennessee. Many are staying with family or at local hotels and campgrounds and are not able to work. Out-of-state residents, who plan to stay in Tennessee for an extended period of time because their […]
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Starts 12th Year in Office
September marks a month of change in weather, seasons, and government, as it is the month that local county elected officials are sworn into office. This month marks the twelfth year of service as the Mayor of Jefferson County for Mayor Alan Palmieri. A veteran of Jefferson County politics, Palmieri is entering his final year […]
Rate Increase Could Be On Tap For Dandridge Water Customers
Town of Dandridge elected officials are considering a recommendation from Town and Water Department Administration to increase both water and sewer costs for residential, commercial and industrial customers inside and outside the city limits of Dandridge. The recommendation to increase water 10% and sewer 15% for all Dandridge Water customers came during the work session […]
Boutwell Tapped to Lead Tennessee Chamber’s Member Relations
Kelly Boutwell, IOM, has been named the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Vice President for Member Relations, according to Chamber President and CEO Bradley Jackson. She comes to the Tennessee Chamber from the Mississippi Economic Council (that state’s Chamber), where her team earned national awards for both membership growth and retention. Boutwell has more […]
TWRA Reports Four Boating-Related Fatalities over Labor Day Weekend
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports there were four boating-related fatalities over the 2017 Labor Day holiday period from Sept. 1-4. The fatal incidents occurred on Cherokee Lake, Chickamauga Reservoir, and Kentucky Lake. TWRA is continuing investigation of the incidents. TWRA boating officers made four boating under the influence (BUI) arrests. Officers investigated a pair […]
Simple Steps Protect You from Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
The Tennessee Department of Health has now confirmed 19 human cases of West Nile Virus infection and 11 cases of La Crosse Virus infection in the state so far in 2017. Mosquito-borne illness is more common during late summer and TDH recommends taking simple steps to avoid mosquito bites and help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. ‘’We […]
More than Pumpkins to Pick on Local Farms This Fall
A trip to the pumpkin patch has become standard fare for autumn loving locals, and this year it’s worth looking around for more than great gourds. Many farmers are expanding options for consumers to learn how and where food and home goods are grown or made. Bountiful Acres Farm near Watertown produces a wide range […]
Making the Most of the Fall Season
Fall is just around the corner here in East Tennessee. We have changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and pumpkin flavored everything to look forward to. If you are looking for something to do over the coming weeks and want to make the most of your fall, there are several ideas to make the most of the […]
New Study: Shifting School Start Times Could Contribute $83 Billion to US Economy Within a Decade
The RAND Corporation and RAND Europe have released the first-ever, state-by-state analysis (in 47 states) of the economic implications of a shift in school start times in the U.S., showing that a nationwide move to 8.30 a.m. could contribute $83 billion to the U.S. economy within a decade. Even after just two years, the study […]
Happy Labor Day 2017
Many Americans will spend the last long weekend of summer saying goodbye to warm weather and care free days. The Labor Day holiday is Monday September 4th, 2017, and is often seen as the unofficial end of summer. Labor Day wasn’t always about celebrating the last of summer, though. In, fact the holiday became both […]
Bassmaster Northern Open On Douglas Lake Draws 250 Anglers From 29 States In Early Count
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Dropping water levels will make it difficult to pattern Douglas Lake bass in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open season finale. “The lake is actually still high for this time of year,” Bassmaster Elite Series pro David Mullins said of his home waters. Mullins notes the lake has already started its […]
National Park Service Releases Review of Chimney Tops 2 Fire
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke issued an independent review of the Chimney Tops 2 Fire that burned 11,410 acres in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in November 2016 and merged with other area fires, which caused 14 deaths and millions of dollars in damage in the Gatlinburg area. The report outlines the origins […]
