Dandridge, Tennessee Celebrates Heritage at 7th Scots-Irish Festival, September 28, 2013
Come to the only Scots-Irish Music Festival in the United States on Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Historic Downtown Dandridge, Tennessee. The music festival honors the Town’s earliest settlers dating back to 1783. Families will enjoy this old-time Main Street Music Festival on the shores of Loch (Lake) Douglas in the foothills of the beautiful […]
UT wildlife research team earns international award
Two University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture researchers with the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries have received an international award for their work leading a team of scientists studying Cerulean Warbler response to forest management. Partners In Flight, an international bird conservation organization, has recognized the Cerulean Warbler Research Group with its Outstanding Research […]
JCHS Students Honored With Reward Luncheon
Jefferson County High School juniors that met the National benchmark on their Plan test were honored with a special lunch on Wednesday afternoon. 220 students of 548 that took the test last year were invited to the lunch, which was served by JCHS Guidance Counselors. The Plan test is administered during the sophomore year and […]
Finance Office Investigating County Employee Health Insurance Change
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, September 9, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Budget Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from roll call were Commissioners Blevins and Dockery. Following Approval of the Minutes, the Chairman called for election of officers for the Budget Committee. Committee Member […]
SkillsUSA Hosts Hero’s Supper
Jefferson County’s First Responders and support staff were honored by Jefferson County students involved in the SkillsUSA organization on Tuesday evening. The students fed around 100 at the Hero’s Supper, which was held on the lawn of Jefferson County High School. The annual event offers students the opportunity to interact with those that dedicate their […]
Facilities Committee Discussion On JCHS Renovations and Roof Collapse
The Jefferson County Facilities Committee met on Monday, September 9, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Turner. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Dockery and Tabor. With a proper Motion and 2nd the Agenda and Minutes were Approved. No citizens requested appearance before the […]
Jefferson County Commission Work Session
The Jefferson County Commission met for a Work Session on Monday, September 9, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Musick, Tabor, Scarlett, Dockery, Patterson, Maples, Blevins and Barreiro. There were no citizens requesting input on the Rezoning Request […]
Tennessee Main Streets Host Fall Activities
One of Tennessee’s most beautiful seasons is right around the corner and Tennessee Main Street communities are celebrating fall all across the state. Tennessee Main Street Programs are hosting multiple fall events, including fall festivals and concerts to support historic downtown business districts. “Historic downtown districts are the heart and soul of so many Tennessee […]
State Investigating Mandated Fire Department Funding
The State of Tennessee is investigating mandated public funding for all Fire Departments across the State. Locally, Jefferson County contributes $55,000 to County Departments and municipalities also contribute funding to those departments located inside the City limits. The current level of funding may not be enough to meet the State mandate, should the legislature decide […]
Jefferson County Ranking Solid But Future Momentum Lagging Behind
Jefferson County is in need of a boost in momentum in human capitol, according to a recently released report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. While the County currently ranks 20th out of 95 Tennessee counties in human capitol, it falls sharply to 64th of 95 counties on momentum to carry through the […]
Five Charged With Illegal Baiting And Killing Of A Black Bear In Blount County
At the culmination of extended surveillance of an illegal bait site on Chilhowee Mtn., TWRA Officers apprehended and charged five individuals with violations associated with the illegal hunting and killing of a black bear last night. Working on information received, officers began watching several bait sites with suspicions of illegal bear hunting before the season’s […]
Red Cross Volunteers Mobilize for Another Scorcher at Neyland Stadium
The American Red Cross is reminding fans to stay hydrated as they come out Saturday to cheer on the Tennessee Volunteers. At kickoff, temperatures are expected to be well into the 80’s and could climb even higher. During last week’s game against Austin Peay, Red Cross First Aid Station Team (FAST) volunteers treated 61 people […]
Experienced Restaurateur Opens Bojangles’ Restaurant in Jefferson City
Entrepreneur Jeff Rigsby celebrated the grand opening of his Bojangles’ franchise location at 103 Mossy Creek Drive in Jefferson City in late August 2013. “We are thrilled to become part of Jefferson City,” said Jeff Rigsby, President of BOJ OF WNC, LLC. “In addition to serving Bojangles’ distinctive array of chicken dishes, fresh buttermilk biscuits […]
Dandridge Tennessee’s MUSIC ON THE TOWN Kicks Off with Paula Michelle & Matt Cordell
Thursday was a great night for music, and the packed lawn behind Town Hall in Dandridge’s Historic Town Square was proof that Music on the Town 2013 has begun. Music on the Town is an every Thursday evening in September event and a wonderful way to kick off fall in Jefferson County. The entertainment is […]
Jefferson Middle School Crowns Homecoming Queen
The Jefferson Middle School Elks hosted the White Pine Cyclones for their homecoming game. The game started with the Elks receiving the kick from the Cyclones. Within in the first few minutes of the game the Elks put a touchdown on the board. Continuing to put numbers on the board, they ended the first half […]
Saying Good-Bye To Summer 2013
Labor Day is a Federal Holiday that is celebrated the first Monday in September. It was initiated as a time to celebrate unionized labor’s contributions to the American economy, however it has also become widely known as the unofficial end of summer. As Summer 2013 comes to a close and we prepare to welcome Fall […]
