Jefferson City Awarded Facade Grant
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty recently approved more than $28 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to assist Tennessee communities with infrastructure, health and safety projects, and downtown improvements. “Community Development Block Grants play an important role in helping communities across Tennessee prepare for future economic development […]
Leaf Report Update – Colors Rapidly Advancing
October is finally here and it has brought a spurt of cold weather that is rapidly advancing the changing of hues in the local region. The highest elevations of the Smoky Mountains will enjoy full peak this week, according to the Great Smoky Mountain Association. Reds are burning bright and yellows are plentiful in the […]
It’s That Time Of Year
It is that time of year. Sneezing, coughing and congestion mark the return of cold season. While many in the local region are allergy sensitive, the common colds head the Center for Disease Control’s hit list for most common illnesses. Adults will have as many as two or three colds per year and children can […]
Expect Delays
Jefferson County will have duel road projects early next week and motorists should make plans to accommodate delays. Those traveling on Interstate 40 between mile markers 409 and 430 should plan for the possibility of slow travel on Monday, October 6, 2014, as the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be in the area doing road […]
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security Encourages Cyber Security Awareness
October marks the 11th annual National Cyber Security Awareness month. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security encourages all citizens to protect themselves against potential cyber threats and crime, including identity theft, fraud and scams. “Cyber security should be a priority for all Tennesseans. Today, it has become increasingly difficult to ‘unplug’, as modern […]
Clans Gather To Celebrate The Scots-Irish Music Festival 2014
The annual Scots-Irish Festival came to the historic town square in Dandridge on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Kilts and clans were in abundance as the streets filled with revelers. Always well attended, this year’s Festival did not disappoint and early estimations from vendors indicate that this might be a record breaking year for attendance. For […]
Bill Jarnigan New Chairman of School Board
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. The first order of business was the election of Chairperson and Vice Chair. Board Member Bradley nominated former Chair Potts for another term. Potts declined the nomination. Bradley also declined a nomination by Board Member […]
Raise Your Cup
September 29, 2014 is National Coffee Day and those that love a hot cup of Joe will be happy to celebrate the international beverage. Americans love coffee and that appears to be enough to warrant a national holiday. Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day and the average cup of coffee is around […]
Tennessee Women Packin’
According to the State of Tennessee, around 477,050 residents currently have handgun carry permits in Tennessee and over 4,300 of those permit holders live in Jefferson County. While that number may not be surprising in a State that has an estimated 1million outdoor sportsmen, what is unusual is the number of women that are permitted […]
Leaf Report
For Fall leaf watchers, it may appear that the season is dragging and it is slow this year. A light frost last week in the high elevations of the Smoky Mountains has the pace picking up a bit and experts are projecting that full color is about a week away in the highest elevations. As […]
Dandridge Holds Special Called Meeting
The Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Alderman met in a special called session on September 25, 2014 at 6:30. Present: Mayor Gantte, Aldermen Farrar, Jones, Kesterson, Thornhill Absent: Aldermen Chambers, Nelson Three items were available for action on the agenda. 1. Vote on architect to develop waterfront property. Thompson Architect was selected and […]
IDB Making Progress
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board continues to focus on the Roy Messer Highway area in White Pine as a location for future development. Owners of parcels of property in that area have expressed an interest in selling and the Industrial Development Board has taken options to insure that the property remains available, as they […]
AEC fills vacancy on Board of Directors
Appalachian Electric Cooperative announced the appointment of the newest member of the Co-op’s Board of Directors. Jefferson City resident Mark Isom has been named to fill the unexpired term of the recently retired John Howell. “We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Mark to our Board,” says AEC General Manager Greg Williams. “He has a […]
Governor Haslam, Health Commissioner Urge Everyone Get Their Flu Shot
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, rolled up their sleeves today in Memphis for their annual vaccinations against influenza and encouraged fellow Tennesseans to do the same to help protect and promote good health in the state. Receiving an annual flu shot can make a big difference by helping you […]
Fall Leaf Outlook
As the days of temperatures that reach into the mid 80s give way to the cooler days of fall, leaf watchers are eager to see some color. Last weeks burst of wet weather in the higher elevations slowed the march toward full color but this week there has been some progress in the tops of […]
September Is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
Fall is almost here, a time when many people attempt to reduce their home heating costs by using alternative heat sources and making their homes as air-tight as possible. Tennessee Department of Health officials say both tactics can increase the risk of deadly Carbon Monoxide poisoning. “Every year we see emergency room visits and tragic […]
