Jefferson County Republican Party Holds Mass Meeting
The Grand Old Party held their annual local convention on Saturday morning, January 24, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. State Representatives, Senator Frank Niceley, Representative Andrew Farmer and Representative Jeremy Faison were in attendance, as well as several local elected officials. Chancellor Telford Forgety offered the invocation and sitting Chairwoman Paula Gibson led […]
Wheel Tax: Yes, Bond Issue: Yes
The Jefferson County Commission held their first voting meeting of 2015 on Tuesday, January 20th in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. County Commission Chairman Carmichael called the meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Eslinger. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from Commissioner Tim Seals. One citizen addressed […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
A diverse crowd gathered on the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday morning to celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parading from the dike in Dandridge, marchers were led by the Jefferson County High School ROTC. Beyond the keynote address, Jefferson County High School students provided music for the […]
Andrew Farmer Officially Sworn In; Appointed Chairman of House Criminal Justice Subcommittee
The House of Representatives officially gaveled into session this week, marking the beginning of the 109th General Assembly in Tennessee. As part of the opening day ceremonies, State Representative Andrew Farmer (R–Sevierville) took the oath of office and was officially sworn into the Tennessee House of Representatives. In addition, Rep. Farmer was appointed as Chairman […]
TVA and TDOT Answer Waterfront Questions
In a recent public forum regarding a proposed Waterfront project driven by the Town and Dandridge and EDOC, representatives from Thompson Engineering, the firm hired to spearhead the project, alluded to stakeholders being on board with the project options. TVA Public Relations Representative Jim Hopson stated Friday that “none of the plans or individual elements […]
Intermodal Project Still Without Steam
Six years have passed since the proposal for an Intermodal location in New Market, Tennessee was publicly presented by Norfolk Southern. Despite the acquisition of property by the rail company, the Intermodal is still more projection than reality in Jefferson County. A flailing economy had Norfolk Southern tapping the brakes on the addition to the […]
Protection from Flu Vaccination Reduced this Season
A report published in the January 16 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) estimates that getting a flu vaccine this season reduced a person’s risk of having to go to the doctor because of flu by 23 percent among people of all ages. Since CDC began conducting annual flu vaccine effectiveness (VE) studies in 2004-2005, overall estimates for each […]
New 2015 State Maps Now Available
The official 2015 Tennessee Transportation Map is now available for travelers. This year’s map contains new information to assist motorists, and features a special cover to commemorate the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s centennial. The 2015 map contains historical photographs that look back at the development of Tennessee’s highway system over the last 100 years. It […]
New Tennessee Birding Trails Website Now Available
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is announcing the launch of the Tennessee Birding Trails website. The birding trails project, spearheaded by TWRA state ornithologist Scott Somershoe, provides details on more than 130 of the best places to watch birds across the state. “The new website (www.tnbirdingtrail.org) is designed to be simple and user-friendly so users […]
Commissioners Face Debt Issues
The Jefferson County Commission held their first work session of 2015 on Monday, January 12th in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Funding issues were the topic of discussion, in regard to an upcoming vote on new bond issuance to cover the costs of the renovation and repair of Building 8, as well as a nearly […]
State Treasurer David Lillard Reelected to Fourth Term
Members of the 109th General Assembly reelected, by acclamation, David H. Lillard to a fourth term as Tennessee State Treasurer. The State Treasurer is a Constitutional Officer elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term. In his official capacity, Treasurer Lillard oversees the Tennessee Treasury Department and its more than 250 employees. The Treasury Department […]
Justin P. Wilson Re-elected as Tennessee Comptroller
The members of the Tennessee Senate and House have re-elected Justin P. Wilson to serve as the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. The vote by acclamation was taken during Wednesday’s joint convention of the 109th General Assembly. Wilson is Tennessee’s 34th Comptroller of the Treasury and was re-elected to his fourth two-year term. He leads a staff […]
Emma” and “William” Maintain Top Spots as Tennessee’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2014
Tennessee’s modern tradition for the top names for new babies continued in 2014, with Emma and William taking the number one spots for a fourth consecutive year as the most popular names given by new Tennessee parents. William has been the number one name chosen for baby boys born in Tennessee for eight straight years. […]
Budget Committee Meets For First Session In New Year
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met for their first session in the new year on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Scarlett called the meeting to order. With a Motion from Committee Member Tucker and 2nd from Committee Member Kesterson, the Minutes were Approved. Committee Member Seal made a Motion […]
Dandridge Waterfront Project Meeting
The Town of Dandridge hosted a public information forum concerning a proposed waterfront project on Sunday afternoon. Around 80 residents and stakeholders attended the event to hear options for the projects that were presented by Chris Baker of Thompson Engineering, Mobile Alabama. Melissa Peagler, Administrator for the Town of Dandridge, and Dandridge Mayor George Gantte […]
