Evelyn Griffin Announces 5th District County Commission Candidacy
Evelyn Griffin is annoucing her candidacy for a seat in representing the 5th District as a Jefferson County Commissioner. As a long time resident of Jefferson County she believes that, “Jefferson County is the kind of place that people and businesses should want to move to.” She also believes that thanks to her work in […]
Knoxville Scottish Rite Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament Announces Success with Annual Fundraiser
The Knoxville Valley of Scottish Rite Masons announced today that it’s annual golf tournament held yesterday at Three Ridges Golf Course in Knoxville has raised over $25,000 for various charities including; shoes for needy children, speech and hearing assistance for pre-school age children, ten annual $1,000 scholarships for college juniors who graduated from a high […]
Treasury Department Hosts Workshops on College Savings
With the high costs of college tuition and the many different types of investment options, it’s understandable that many parents feel overwhelmed about how they will pay for their children’s higher education expenses. However, a program offered by the Tennessee Treasury Department can help parents develop strategies for saving the money they will need. This […]
Home Invasion Investigation Still Ongoing
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary turned home invasion that occurred last week in the Hart Road area of Jefferson County. According to information provided by Jefferson County Sheriff G.W. “Bud” McCoig, Mary Breeden awoke in the early morning hours to find an unknown male in her home. When she confronted the […]
Don Holbert, Jefferson County Soybean Farmer to Visit Domestic, International Soy Markets
Unloading soybeans at the elevator after harvest may seem like the end of the season for farmers, but it’s really just the beginning of the journey. From there, the soybeans travel to various markets domestically and abroad. How are they used? Ten U.S. soybean farmers are about to see for themselves. The United Soybean Board […]
Shooting Victim Dies, Father Arrested for 1st Degree Murder, Bond Set at $1 Million
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has issued an update on a Saturday morning shooting at 375 East Dumplin Valley Road. 69 year old Edward Bullard, of the address, was taken in to custody for the shooting of his son, 45 year old Edward Bullard, Jr., who was flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center […]
Low Income Housing Projects Not To Be For 2014
Developers had applied for six section 42 housing developments in Jefferson County for the 2014 tax credit allocation year. Tennessee Housing Development Agency announced last week those counties that had developments on the grey list for allocations. THDA ranks development application requests and compiles a ranked list of successful applicants. All six of Jefferson County’s […]
Katy ‘Fox’ Huffaker Announces Run For District 1 County Commission Seat
Katy “Fox” Huffaker is announcing her candidacy for a seat representing District 1 on the Jefferson County Commission. Katy was raised in District 1 and returned home to raise her own children in the area that she loves. She is the wife of Keith Huffaker and the daughter of Buford and Nancy Fox. Katy is […]
Marge Stefaniak Announces Candidacy For District 5 County Commission
Marge Stefaniak has announced her candidacy for the position of County Commissioner for District 5. A long time resident of Jefferson County, Stefaniak’s career is in business management and, though she is semi retired, she remains a part of the local business community. A cancer survivor, Marge understands the importance of meeting challenges and working […]
Happy Father’s Day
Father’s Day is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday in June. Though it has become a recognized holiday, it was an uphill battle for dads to get the recognition that they deserve. The quest for a national holiday to celebrate the American father began in 1910 but it was not well accepted. […]
Jefferson County Man Shoots Son
A Jefferson County man has been taken into custody for shooting his son in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 14, 2014. According to information released by the Jefferson County Sheriff G.W. “Bud” McCoig, officers were dispatched to 375 East Dumplin Valley Road in Jefferson City following a call from a man stating that […]
Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meet
The Town of Dandridge held a meeting on June 10, 2014 at the Public Works Building. Mayor Gantte called to order a regular meeting of the Dandridge Beer Board. Following Roll Call with all members present, the Minutes from the May 13 meeting were approved. Mayor Gantte moved onto business, relaying a conversation with representatives […]
TDH Seeks To Raise Awareness About Chikungunya
The Tennessee Department of Health is investigating the first potential cases of chikungunya in the state. Multiple people from Tennessee recently traveled to the Caribbean, where the illness is now a widespread epidemic with over 100,000 suspected cases. Some of the recent travelers from Tennessee now have symptoms of the illness. “This is often a […]
No Shake In The Lake This Year – Firework Show Cancelled
The Point Resort has cancelled their annual fireworks extravaganza known as Shakin’ the Lake. Highly anticipated and attended, the event has become one of the première holiday events in the region. Representatives from The Point had requested funding assistance in shouldering the cost of the event, which racks up ticket that runs into the tens […]
Commission Anticipates Missing Budget Deadline
The Jefferson County Commission held their Monthly Work Session on Monday, June 9, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Griffith and Blevins. One citizen, David Seal, addressed the Commission regarding funding for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce […]
Budget Committee Surprised Again
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met preceding the County Commission Work Session on Monday, June 9, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order of Vice Chairman Dockery. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Griffith and Blevins. Commissioner Turner sat in for absentee Commissioner Cureton. With a Motion from Committee […]
