Corker Statement on Secretary Shenseki’s Resignation
U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) released the following statement today regarding the resignation of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki. “I appreciate Secretary Shinseki’s military and public service to our country, and while a change in leadership was necessary the problems run much deeper than one person,” said Corker. “The administration must work […]
Chamber Director Don Cason Resigns
The Director of Jefferson County’s Chamber of Commerce, Don Cason, has announced his resignation from his position at both the Chamber of Commerce and EDOC, who share administrative employees. According to information provided Thursday by the Chamber of Commerce, Cason’s last day will be July 3, 2014. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri stated that he was […]
A Slide Children Need to Avoid this Summer
Summer vacation for Tennessee’s students is upon us! It’s a time when children can enjoy being outdoors, playing video games or doing any of the other fun things they like to do. It’s also a time when they often forget a significant portion of what they learned in school the year before. That’s right. Research […]
Footwear Industries of Tennessee Newest Addition To Jefferson City
Footwear Industries of Tennessee, Inc became the newest manufacturing addition to Jefferson City, as they held their ribbon cutting on May 22, 2014. The Chinese manufacturer of men’s shoes employs over 5000 workers and produces over 3 million pairs of shoes per year in their Tianjin factories. The new opportunity in Jefferson City will bring […]
Zoning Board Discusses Crematoriums
The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals met at 6pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Reneau. With a Motion from Board Member Springfield and 2nd from Board Member Shrader, the Minutes were Approved. Bruce Claiborne, of Rest Haven, requested to have […]
TWRA Investigating a Fatal Boating Accident on Douglas Lake
The TWRA is investigating a boating related drowning that occurred this morning on Douglas Lake near Inspiration Point Campground on Muddy Creek. Wildlife Officer Wayne Rich reports that around 9:20 a.m. James Edward Arnette the 3rd, age 67, from Knoxville, was launching a 1972 14-foot Alumacraft boat from a trailer when the incident occurred. The […]
In Remembrance
Nationally, Americans celebrate Memorial Day on the fourth Monday in May. It is a time for the Country to remember the ultimate sacrifice that has been paid from those serving this Nation since the Civil War. Though the origins of the day of remembrance are somewhat sketchy, with both the North and South claiming credit, […]
House Of Prayer Church Destroyed By Fire Saturday Evening
First Responders were out in force on Saturday night to answer the call of a structure fire off of Hopewell Street in Dandridge. The late evening call came in to E-911 at 8:31pm indicating that there was a fire at 874 Hopewell Street in Dandridge. The Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department, as well as Lakeway, Kansas […]
2014 Boating Season Kicks Off With Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day holiday weekend is regarded as the unofficial start to the summer boating season and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner. Annually, the Memorial Day weekend is one of the year’s busiest boating weekends. Last year over the holiday […]
Department of Safety & Homeland Security, Tennessee Highway Patrol Announce Memorial Day Enforcement
Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott today announced plans to help reduce the number of serious injury and fatal crashes during Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer months. The strategy is part of the THP’s “Drive to Zero” fatalities campaign. State Troopers plan to […]
Projected Drop In Worth Of Penny Equals Tax Woes For Budget Committee
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Thursday, May 22, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Maples. With a Motion from Committee Member Akard and 2nd from Committee Member Dockery, the May 19, 2014 Minutes were Approved. […]
IDB Purchases First Option
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board held their Regular Monthly Meeting on Friday, May 23, 2014 in the Jefferson County Health Department. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Masters. Present for Roll Call were Board Members Keck, Snodgrass, Kisabeth, Miller and Duignan. Upon a Motion from Keck and 2nd from Miller, the Minutes […]
Suspected Military Ordinance Found In Dandridge Turns Out To Be Practice Bazooka Round
Thursday morning the owner of a Dandridge residence found what was suspected as an unexploded military ordinance while cleaning. The suspected device was reported to the Dandridge Police Department, who then contacted Fort Campbell via the Morristown National Guard Armory. Officials reported later that the round was found to be practice ammunition and was reclaimed […]
County Commission Called Meeting
The Jefferson County Commission held a Special Called Meeting on Monday, May 19, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Maples, Baxley, Tabor, Cureton, Blevins, Barriero, Scarlett, Tucker and Sheets. Chairman Mills noted that a quorum was present. On […]
Jefferson County Budget Committee Action
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held a Called Meeting as a part of the budgeting process on Monday, May 19, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffin. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Maples and Blevins. With a Motion from Committee Member Carmichael and […]
Dandridge Elementary School Receives Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant for Playground Revitalization Project
The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded a $4,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grant to Dandridge Elementary School for the revitalization of the school playground by painting games on asphalt areas. Dandridge Elementary School is one of more than 350 schools across the United States to be awarded a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant […]
