County Commission To Consider Bonds Rather Than Fund Balance
The Jefferson County Commission met for a lengthy Work Session on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Carmichael presided over the meeting and Commission Members Dockery and McGraw were absent. Two citizens addressed the Commission-one regarding security issues at the Patriot Academy and the other requesting relief from the School […]
Bunch Seeks Jefferson City Council Seat
My name is Kevin Bunch and I am a candidate for Jefferson City Council. I am a Jefferson City resident and have lived in Jefferson County for 35 years. My wife Adriane and I have two daughters, Alexis and Hailey, who attend Jefferson County High School. I am currently employed as a Detective Lieutenant with […]
Cain Announces Candidacy For Jefferson City Council
I’m Mitch Cain and I would like to announce my decision to run for a second term as councilman for the City of Jefferson City. I believe that having roots in the local community gives me a useful point of view when it comes to carrying out the task of representing your interests on our […]
Ebola
In recent months, we’ve witnessed a serious Ebola outbreak in West Africa that, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), has caused 7,500 cases and 3,500 deaths in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone – the three countries most impacted by this disease. Now, there is one confirmed death from Ebola in Dallas, which has […]
Color Seeps Into Tennessee Valley
Leaf watchers should really enjoy the next few weeks, as color seeps into the Tennessee valley. The highest elevations are peaking, so those planning a trip up top should probably hit the trails sooner rather than later. While Clingmans Dome is generally a wonderful location to view color, watchers should be aware that recent high […]
Board Discusses Building 8 – “Night Of Patriots” Postponed
The Jefferson County School Board held a Work Session on Thursday, October 9, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Jarnigan. One Board Member, Lowery, was absent. Four items were presented on the Agenda, with the Building 8 project occupying two of the four agenda slots. Director of Schools […]
Jefferson County Farmer Witnesses Direct Impact of Soy Checkoff
Don Holbert of Dandridge, Tennessee, participated in the United Soybean Board’s 2014 See for Yourself program to learn about his customers beyond the elevator and the checkoff’s role in marketing U.S. soy to those customers. This year, Holbert was one of 10 U.S. soybean farmers who recently visited St. Louis, Panama and Ecuador with the […]
East Tennessee Plays Catch-Up
Current weather predictions aside, East Tennessee is in the midst of the historically dry months. September, October and November are typically the driest months in the Tennessee Valley. During this time, the annual average runoff, which is the amount of water that washes into the local rivers following a rain event, is only around one […]
Jefferson City Chief of Police Resigns
City Manager John B. Johnson today announced the resignation of Chief of Police Kenneth W. Davis. Davis has accepted an appointment with the State of Tennessee in an emergency management capacity. Since joining the Jefferson City Police Department in November of 2012, Davis worked to bring additional grant funding to the agency in the area […]
TDH Reports First Confirmed Cases of Enterovirus D68 in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health has received confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of two cases of enterovirus D68 in Tennessee. One patient resides in West Tennessee and the other in East Tennessee. Both were young children who were hospitalized for their illnesses, but are now home and doing well. “As expected, […]
Water Front Topic Of Discussion This Week
The Town of Dandridge spent Tuesday seeking input from residents concerning a proposed water front plan that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, as well as the Town Administration, see as a possible future project for Dandridge. In an effort to tie the Town more closely to the lake, Dandridge has partnered with EDOC to […]
Representative Jeremy Faison Releases Easy To Understand Guide To November Constitutional Amendments
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) released an easy-to-understand guide this week to help clarify the four constitutional amendments that will appear on this year’s ballot in November. “When you go to vote this year, there will be four constitutional amendments on the ballot for Tennessee,” said Faison. “The below guide will briefly tell you what […]
Keck Out – Strand In, For Now
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce announced that interim Director Daryle Keck has accepted a position in banking in Knoxville and will be exiting the Chamber. Retired Judge Ben Strand will hold the position of Chamber Director until a permanent replacement is announced. The Search Committee has narrowed the pool of potential candidates down to […]
200 + Employers Stand Ready to Hire Veterans at Paychecks For Patriots this Thursday
Tennessee employers statewide are gearing up for the third annual Paychecks for Patriots hiring event to link Tennessee military veterans seeking jobs to employers who need them. More than 200 employers are expected to be part of the veterans’ career fairs to take place Thursday, October 9, at 10 sites across the state. Again this […]
Cooking Matters at the Store, October 14, 2014!
Do you want to save money at the grocery store? Do you want to buy healthy foods for yourself and your family? Do you need tasty and healthy recipes? If you answered yes to these questions, join us for a free guided grocery store tour! Cooking Matters at the Store is an interactive tour that […]
For Profit Hospital Makes Profit Despite Below Average Occupancy
The Division of Policy, Planning and Assessment Office of Health System has released their Hospital Summary Report for 2012. There are 171 licensed hospitals in the State of Tennessee and they have 17,222 staffed beds, as of the latest report. The State percentage of occupancy is 61.5%, with around 10,587 beds filled daily. Total gross […]
