A Guide To Dorm Life: Moving In
With August in mid stream, students are starting to settle back on campuses. Many students choosing to live on campus in dorms find themselves short handed on a few supplies after arriving. Apart from the basic lists provided by the colleges, aka. bedding, towels, ect, students should prep themselves for the unexpected. Command strips and […]
Jefferson City Shooting – Officer Involved
According to reports from the scene, Jefferson City Police Officers answered a domestic dispute call at Martha Glass Apartments that has ended in the suspect being shot. Official Information is still sketchy, however initial reports indicate that the suspect did possess a knife and refused to comply with Police request to drop the weapon. Police […]
Katelyn Inman Crowned Fairest Of The Fair 2013
As of Saturday evening, the Jefferson County Fair has new royalty. Katelyn Inman was crowned Fairest of the Fair and becomes the 70th young lady to wear the title. Katelyn was chosen out of a field of six to represent the Jefferson County Fair for the next year. A Senior at Jefferson County High School, […]
The Point Marina “Shakes The Lake” with Fireworks Show and Live Bands
The highly anticipated Shakin’ the Lake event came to Douglas Lake on Saturday. The day long event cumulated in an evening that lit up the night sky. Generally a part of the County’s Fourth of July line up, this year heavy rains and storms pushed the date back and, as has been the norm this […]
36 Year Old Business Owner Enters 2nd District Congressional Race Against 26 Year Incumbent
Tennessee’s 2nd District congressional race is now a two-man contest. Knoxville native and local telecom executive Jason Zachary has announced he will challenge incumbent John J. Duncan, Jr., in the August 2014 Republican Primary. Zachary said his decision to run for Congress was based on his growing concern about the future of the United […]
TDOT Urged to Expand Hwy 411 Project
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) invited a host of local officials and business industry leaders to meet with the Department of Transportation this week. The group urged TDOT to include a 1.5 mile stretch in the initial phase of the Highway 411 project leading into Chestnut Hill. The project phase was currently slated to […]
Website Teaches Coping Skills to Military Community
As part of the Integrated Mental Health Strategy, the Defense Department’s National Center for Telehealth and Technology and the Veterans Affairs Department’s mental health informatics section have partnered to develop an interactive online educational and life-coaching program. Moving Forward is a website designed to teach problem-solving skills to members of the military community. Moving Forward, […]
Replacement of SR 92 Bridge over the French Broad River
The Tennessee Department of Transportation held a public information meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at the Field of Dreams Activity Center. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information and an outlet for citizen input on the replacement of SR 92 Bridge over the French Broad River. Thursday’s meeting was the fourth public […]
Dandridge Elementary Opens In Claudia’s Corner
Dandridge Elementary School held their open house night on Thursday, August 15, and was kicked off with a short announcement in the Claudia Sisk memorial reading room, known as Claudia’s Corner. Principle Tommy Arnold spoke to parents and children about the room, mentioning the financial contributions to the room’s overhaul, as well as all of […]
Urban Growth Committee to Extend Boundaries: Public Hearings to Follow
The Jefferson County Urban Growth Committee met last week to discuss the previously proposed adjustments to the local municipalities (excepting Baneberry) growth boundaries. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri presided over the meeting and the entire body, minus Committee Member Jay Mosier, was present. Jefferson City Mayor Potts stated that the City is requesting areas that will […]
Heading to the Smoky Mountains this weekend? Know the constructions areas.
Travelers looking to access the Gatlinburg Bypass will notice single lanes during the daylight hours and complete closure from 8 pm to 7 am Sunday night through Friday morning, beginning August 19th. Charles Blalock and Sons will be resurfacing the bypass and parking areas from August 19th until September 27th. Construction will break for October, […]
Emergency Need For Blood Continues
Summer months are difficult for blood centers across the U.S. and it is no exception for our local provide, Medic Regional Blood Center. “We are currently on emergency appeal for all blood types, especially the negative types,” says Christi Fightmaster, Medic’s spokesperson. This is a time when being negative can be a good thing. Negative […]
The Point Marina presents “Shakin The Lake” Fireworks Show & Live Music This Friday & Saturday
Douglas Lake appears tranquil and calm, largely due to the start of school and end of weekday lake fun, as vacations come to an end. That will not be the case this week end, however, as The Point Marina presents Shakin’ the Lake. The weekend event will kick off Friday night with a special music […]
Hump Day for The Jefferson County Fair
Wednesday is hump day for the Jefferson County Fair, as staff and officials prepare to launch the 2013 Jefferson County Fair on Thursday, August 15th. Gates will open at 5p.m., however between now and then there will be a flurry of activity at the Fair Grounds. While most of the large rides and booths are […]
Jefferson Memorial Oversight Committee Accepts Tenova’s Request To Remove 3 Properties From Lease
The Jefferson Memorial Oversight Board met on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, in the JeffersonCity Hall. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Ken Booker. Members of the Board include Booker, Don Miller, Bobby Carroll, Sue Hoke, Bill Newman and Wes Cowan. The Board unanimously re elected sitting officers to serve another […]
CHS PLANS TO ACQUIRE TENNOVA
Jefferson Memorial Hospital may be in for another name change, as Community Health Systems has announced plans to purchase Tennova’s parent company Health Management Associates for nearly $4 billion dollars. Both Tennova and Community Health Systems are for profit businesses that are beholden to stock holders. Should the proposed buyout go through, it will be […]
