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 […]
Representative Faison Officially Sworn In as Member of 109th General Assembly
The House of Representatives today officially gaveled into session, marking the beginning of the 109th General Assembly in Tennessee. As part of the opening day ceremonies, Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) took the oath of office and was officially sworn into the Tennessee House of Representatives. Legislators are looking to build upon the success of the […]
Appalachian Electric Fares Well in Winter Blast
The local area has weathered the coldest temperatures of the season, as an arctic blast of extremely cold air washed across the region. In response to the frigid temperatures, Tennessee Valley Authority requested a voluntary reduction in power usage. Mitch Cain, Director of Member Services for Appalachian Electric Cooperative, stated late Friday afternoon that the […]
24th Sandhill Crane Festival Scheduled for January 17-18, 2015
The 24th Annual Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival is set to be held Jan. 17-18 at the Hiwassee Refuge and at the Birchwood Community Center. The TWRA is the primary sponsor for the festival and many staff members and volunteers will again be contributing their services. For the fourth consecutive year, Olin Chlor Alkali Products is […]
Rep. Farmer Releases 2015 Legislative Survey
State Representative Andrew Farmer has released an online survey to gain input from 17th House District residents on several bills that have been prefiled for the 109th General Assembly. Rep. Farmer is seeking feedback from his constituents on bills and issues that will be at the forefront of the 109th General Assembly in 2015. Issues […]
Southeast to be Slammed by Arctic Front
This week will see the first major arctic front of the season, as a massive front of cold air and snow sweeps southeast across the nation. Northern and midwestern states have already been affected, and some areas are facing wind chill temperatures of -50 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicago, for instance, had major concerns arise with the […]
TVA Asks Power Consumers to Voluntarily Reduce Electricity Use
The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for a voluntary reduction in electricity use until Thursday afternoon as a result of frigid temperatures causing high demand across the Southeast. The request extends to all electric power consumers – residential, commercial and industrial customers. The voluntary reduction will help ensure a continued supply of power to essential […]
Jefferson County Finance Director Langdon Potts
The Jefferson County Finance Office rang in 2015 with a new Director of Finance. Langdon Potts officially took the helm of the financial center of operations for Jefferson County on January 2, 2015, though he spent the last couple of weeks in 2014 unofficially getting a jump start on his new responsibilities. Potts said early […]
Flu Hits Local Areas Hard
The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. With the ability to generate hyper-local data that’s as specific as a single zip code, the Index aims to drive consumer awareness and prevention […]
