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 […]
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 […]
