“Did You Hear About The Parade”?
The Town of Dandridge rang in winter in style with their annual Christmas Parade. Warmer than normal temperatures set the stage for the Saturday afternoon event and the crowd lined the street from Maury Middle School through the Historic Town Square, where Santa greeted admirers behind Town Hall following the lengthy parade. First Responders, churches […]
Top Christmas Pics for Foodies
Keurigs and a wide array of kitchen gadgets line the shelves every year during the holidays. These items actually show up on more than a few Christmas lists, which is precisely why so many are on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. So, here are a few of the best kitchen gifts to give this […]
Tennova Cardiology Reports Theft of Laptop with Patient Information
Tennova Cardiology has notified a group of patients that some data about them was on a laptop belonging to an independent, third-party transcription contractor that was stolen from the contractor’s car. Tennova Cardiology has no reason to believe that this information has been accessed or misused in a way that would cause harm to the […]
Federal Extensions of Unemployment Benefits Set to Expire at Close of 2013
The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development is alerting more than 18,000 Tennesseans currently receiving federally extended unemployment insurance that those payments will soon end. The federal legislation that extended Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) expires at the end of 2013 in the absence of congressional action. “We don’t want people who are presently receiving […]
Top Picks For Santa
Every year it seems to get harder and harder to shop for the kids at Christmas time. The toys become more and more like mini computers and it seems they already have everything on their iPod. Surprisingly enough, the top toys approved by children safety experts are mostly low tech this year with the exception […]
Happy Holidays from Jefferson County Mayor’s Office
With the approaching Holidays, Jefferson County has listed its official schedule for government offices. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri stated that those having business with individual County government departments should contact those departments to assure that there is no change in their operating schedule. Generally, Jefferson County government offices will be open this week, however will […]
Representatives Faison and Farmer Hold Open Forum Town Hall Meeting
Jefferson County State Representatives Jeremy Faison and Andrew Farmer hosted a Town Hall Meeting at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Dandridge. The event was designed to allow constituents the opportunity to address their Representatives regarding their concerns for the County and State. The question and answer session was moderated by Vickie Forgety and questions […]
Low Income Housing Could Mean Big Economic Impact to Local Schools
The Town of Dandridge has issued letters of revitalization that were requested by developers looking to capitalize on a tax credit grant that is available through Tennessee Development Housing Agency. Three separate developers have plans that will be submitted to THDA in hopes of securing a tax credit grant for Section 42 Housing, which provides […]
Great Gift Ideas for the Style Guru… aka The Girl That Has Everything!
Last week, I gave a few recommendations for the techie in your life. This week I’m going to touch on a completely different type of person to shop for, the girls. Not just any girl, the fashion and makeup guru who seems to own everything or that new high school diva that just has to […]
Melissa Peagler New Town Administrator of Dandridge
The Town of Dandridge has a new face at the helm, as Melissa Peagler closes out her first week as Dandridge Town Administrator. Peagler, who spent a decade in Morristown as a Senior Planner, is a Jefferson County native who grew up in the New Market area. She said that the move to Dandridge is […]
Teacher Pay Scale In Spotlight At School Board Meeting
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Voting Session on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Rodgers and Lowery. Following a Motion from Board Member Cavanah and 2nd from Board Member Vines […]
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Christmas Banquet & Officer Induction
The Jefferson County Rescue Squad held its annual Christmas banquet and awards ceremony on December 9, 2013. During this night members and their families are treated to a meal prepared by the crewettes. The awards for Most Calls went to Adam Watson. The second Most Calls went to Mike Romines. Squadman of the Year went […]
Low Rent Housing Topic at Town of Dandridge Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting
New Business 1. Approved contingent upon Fire Marshal approval of appropriate access to the property: Landmark Asset Service, Inc. (Old Dandridge Elementary) Academy Circle. Request Special Exception to B-1 District to include housing. To be used for Low Rent Housing for families through the possibility of a State grant. Denied: variance in number of parking […]
Corker Objects to Shutting Out U.S. Textile Firms in Defense Bill
In a letter to Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, D-MI, and Ranking Member Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member on the Foreign Relations Committee, objected to attempts to include language in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 that would shut out U.S. textile firms from selling products to Department […]
AO Banquet Nets $35K, Helps Ministry Catch-up from Banner Year
AO Banquet Nets $35K, Helps Ministry Catch-up from Banner Year by Mark Brown, Carson-Newman University Relations While Appalachian Outreach experienced what leaders call “a remarkable 2013,” the banner year took an understandable toll on the ministry’s finances. The ministry made great strides recently with its first annual fundraising dinner, which yielded more than $35,000 from […]
Give a Holiday Gift That Will Last a Lifetime
The holidays can be a stressful time. Many of us dread fighting the crowds at stores and struggle with gift ideas for friends and loved ones. However, thanks to the TN Stars College Savings 529 Program, you can give a gift that will have a lasting impact on a young person’s life – without leaving […]
