Chamber Refuses Public Open Access To Records
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC) recently denied a request for employee salary information. The Jefferson County Post requested the information several weeks ago and was provided audit reports via the Jefferson County Finance Department, however those reports did not denote salary breakdowns or sharing of employees between […]
Tennessee Megasites Continue To Stumble And Fall
In the wake of the fallout from two of Tennessee’s Megasite investments, the decision of Jefferson County officials to pull out of the local Megasite project is enjoying some level of vindication. Clarksville’s Hemlock Semiconductor was named this week in the Beacon Center’s Pork Report as earning the Pork of the Year distinction for costing […]
Climate change takes center stage
Climate change takes center stage, as President Obama outlines a plan to fight carbon pollution, and Secretary Jewell releases a USGS study on carbon storage; Secretary Jewell takes several steps to help get kids moving in the great outdoors; the Secretary heads to Reno, Nevada for the National Congress of American Indians Conference; the 2013 […]
All-of-the-Above is the Only Answer
On Tuesday, President Obama unveiled his aggressive plan to address climate change. It comes as no surprise that the president plans to implement these changes without Congressional input and approval. While some American families are struggling to put food on the table, this misguided plan will raise energy costs, continue the president’s war on the […]
Administration issues final rules on contraception coverage and religious organizations
Today, the Obama administration issued final rules that balance the goal of providing women with coverage for recommended preventive care – including contraceptive services prescribed by a health care provider – with no cost-sharing, with the goal of respecting the concerns of non-profit religious organizations that object to contraceptive coverage. The final rules reflect public […]
Statement from SCORE on 2012-13 Tennessee TCAP Results
The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) released the following statement today from Jamie Woodson, President and CEO, on statewide results for the 2012-13 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP): “Tennessee has made an important commitment over the last few years – we have set a goal that every student graduates from high school prepared for […]
Sinking Fund Kept Afloat By Robert’s Rules
The Jefferson County Commission met for a Called Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Kesterson, Maples, Tabor, Musick, Patterson, Blevins, Barriero, Cureton and Turner. The Commission expressed condolences to Commissioner Patterson on the […]
Corker: Nominee for State Department Inspector General Long Overdue
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, said the nomination today of a full-time Inspector General at the U.S. State Department is long overdue. President Barack Obama nominated Steve A. Linick as State Department Inspector General, filling a 5-year vacancy. “A full time, independent watchdog at the State Department is […]
State Treasurer Lillard Hosts Financial Literacy Summit for Teachers in Johnson City
Teachers who attend a July 8 financial literacy summit at East Tennessee State University will each receive a $50 gift card from Amazon. However, summit participants will also be getting something far more valuable: Financial literacy lessons that they can teach to their students and apply to their own lives. The free summit is being […]
Carson-Newman to offer first doctoral degree
Carson-Newman University to offer first doctoral degree this fall This fall Carson-Newman University will offer its first doctoral degree along with a new graduate degree option for those in the field of education. The announcement comes after the University received word from the Southern Association of College and Schools (SACS) that it has earned accreditation […]
Budget Passes Committee Unscathed – $.13 Cent Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County High School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Committee Member Blevins was absent from Roll Call. End of fiscal year 2012-2013 budget amendments were presented for approval. Amendments from the County General Fund that had […]
School Board: Requested Cuts Would Cost Multiple Teaching Positions
The Jefferson County School Board met on Monday, June 24, 2013 in the library of Mt. Horeb Elementary School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. All Board Members were present for Roll Call. Following a Motion from Board Member Vines and 2nd from Board Member Rogers the Agenda was […]
Super Moon Lights Up Summer Sky
Those that were watching the evening sky got a real treat on June 23, 2013, as the Super Moon lit up the night. During a Super Moon, the Moon is in the full moon cycle and is actually closer to earth, making it appear around 8% closer than other full moons. The annual occurrence of […]
Interview with Budget Committee Chair, Roger Griffith
Budget Committee Chairman Roger Griffith has been at the helm of recent Budget Committee meetings, as the group prepares to bring the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget before the Full Commission Body for adoption. As Chairman of the Budget Committee, Griffith will also be one of three Commission members, along with citizens, that will comprise the […]
Where Your Tax Money Goes
Jefferson County is in the midst of budgeting season and there have been predictions from Jefferson County Director of Finance Helton that a tax increase is in the near future for Jefferson County property owners. Director Helton has expressed that the County Commission may be able to keep the amount of property tax increase lower […]
Carson-Newman WOV Announces “Back to the Creek Work Week”
Carson-Newman University’s Women of Vision announce its “Back to the Creek Work Week” from July 10 to 13. “Back to the Creek Week is a special opportunity for women who love Carson-Newman to make a positive impact,” said Kay O’Brien, the University’s first lady and president of Women of Vision. Women supporters and friends are […]
