Senior Tax Freeze Looks for Warm Reception
Jefferson County Commission is once again facing the question of initiating a Senior Property Tax Freeze. Currently, Jefferson County offers Senior Tax Relief for those that qualify and a little more than 700 residents take advantage of that benefit. The tax relief program is offered by the State of Tennessee and the base contribution toward […]
National Health Association Issues Call to Prioritize Blood Pressure Control
Two of the country’s preeminent health organizations, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA), today announced a new nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the growing burden of high blood pressure in the U.S. Target: BP™ will support physicians and care teams in helping their patients with high blood pressure reach a […]
Smoking Rates for Uninsured and Adults on Medicaid More than Twice Those for Adults with Private Health Inusrance
American adults who are uninsured or on Medicaid smoke at rates more than double those for adults with private health insurance or Medicare, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Data from the 2014 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) show that […]
Town Declines DCT Request to Fund Director’s Position
The Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen declined to pass any initiative that would offer additional financial support to a reportedly financially unstable Dandridge Community Trust. In a 5-2 vote, the Board declined to pass a motion that was offered by David Jones and 2nd by Mike Chambers that would have provided ½ […]
Budget Committee Rolls Fire Substation Funding and Strawberry Plains Senior Citizen Center
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 9, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. All members were present for roll call. The Minutes for the October 19, 2015 meeting were Approved with a Motion from Committee Member Tucker and 2nd from Committee Member Solomon. Seven County Budget Amendments […]
Three Items Dominate Work Session
The Jefferson County Commission held their Work Session on November 9, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Several items of interest were brought before the full body, with the issues of the potential of fiber optic Broad Ban Internet, a senior tax freeze and the scope of duties for the Quality Control Advisor being […]
Does HGH Slow Aging?
Does HGH Slow Aging? Human growth hormone is a naturally occurring developmental hormone, also known as HGH. Several research studies have examined the question of HGH slowing the aging process. Studies are still ongoing, but low levels of this hormone are associated with many symptoms of getting older such as weight gain, depression and decreased […]
Rush Strong School Sewer Issues Still up in Air
After several years of debating options, multiple correspondence between the Jefferson County School System and the Tennessee Environmental Department, and repeated findings of that exceed acceptable limits on the Rush Strong School’s levels of ammonia and Ecol i, as well as others, there is still no definitive answer to the question- is Rush Strong School’s […]
Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri Signs Mayors Challenge to Work Towards Ending Veteran Homelessness
Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness set a bold goal to end veteran homelessness in the United States by the end of 2015. Over the last three years, our country has achieved a 24% decrease in homelessness among veterans while facing the worst recession since the Great Depression. On June 4, […]
Hearthstone, Inc. Expanding in Cocke County
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd along with Hearthstone, Inc. officials announced today the company will invest $3.9 million to expand operations at its Newport facility. The custom log and timber homes manufacturer will create 38 new jobs in Cocke County. “I want to thank Hearthstone for choosing to reinvest in […]
TDCI’s Consumer Affairs Warns Consumers About Fraudulent Ticket Purchasing
With numerous big games, events and concerts during the upcoming holiday season, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Division of Consumer Affairs encourages consumers to be wary of fraudulent ticket purchasing. When scouting for discount tickets to a big sporting event or trying to snag seats to a sold-out show, many consumers turn to […]
Jefferson County Clerk’s Office Partners with TDOT for Yellow Dot Program
The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office is happy to announce a partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to offer an enrollment site in Jefferson County for the Yellow Dot Program. The Yellow Dot Program began in 2014 and is designed to supply first responders with an individual’s medical information in the event of an emergency. […]
Prescription Pain Medicine Still the Drug of Choice in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has identified generational preferences in drug use statewide over the past 20 years. While data shows many middle aged Tennesseans prefer alcohol, and marijuana is the primary ‘high’ of choice among those in their 20’s and 30’s, prescription pain medicine continues to be the state’s […]
Be an Astronaut: NASA Seeks Explorers for Future Space Missions
In anticipation of returning human spaceflight launches to American soil, and in preparation for the agency’s journey to Mars, NASA announced it will soon begin accepting applications for the next class of astronaut candidates. With more human spacecraft in development in the United States today than at any other time in history, future astronauts will […]
Director Files Suit, Asks For Removal Of Some Commissioners
The final week in October brought the continuation of an on going battle, only this time the arena has moved from the Jefferson County Commission floor to the legal system. Jefferson County Department of Environmental Director Tom Carter filed suit against the entire Jefferson County Commission and individual Commissioners Beeler, Kesterson, Musick, Solomon, Scarlett, Seal, […]
Jefferson County Infrastructure Needs
The infrastructure needs in Jefferson County have been identified in a report presented by the Tennessee Advisory Commission for Intergovernmental Relations. In a five year look at needs in the areas of Transportation, Schools and Waste Water between the years 2013-2018, Jefferson County was found to exceed the average needs per capita in the State […]
