Jefferson County Commission – Two New Members Appointed To IDB
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, September 16, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Commission Chairman Mill called the meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Barreiro and Carmichael. With no opposing nominations, the previous Commission officers will serve another term (Mills-Chairman, Griffith-Vice Chair, Parliamentarian-Estes, Chaplin-Tabor). […]
Footwear Manufacturer Announces Location in Jefferson City
The Footwear Division of the Merchant House International Group announced today that it has purchased a 40,000 square foot building in the Jefferson City Industrial Park where it plans to manufacture its line of men’s leather boots and shoes. The operation, to be known as Footwear Industries of Tennessee, Inc. (FIT), will begin shipping footwear […]
Jefferson Memorial Hospital Increases Efficiencies Through Six Sigma Project
Tennova Healthcare today announced that Jefferson Memorial Hospital has reached the impressive goal of 4 minutes for total average wait times to register patients scheduled for tests or procedures, such as diagnostic imaging and outpatient surgery. Hospital administrators attribute the faster service to process improvements associated with its Six Sigma quality initiative. Six Sigma, developed […]
Great Day To Be In The Air – Experimental Aircraft Association Annual Fly In
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) located in Morristown held their annual Fly In on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The highly anticipated event was located at Moore-Murrell Airport and featured a variety of aircraft for viewing and demonstration. The Civil Air Patrol was available to demonstrate their digital flight simulator and there was a variety of […]
Urban Growth Committee Public Hearings – Citizens Voice Need For Controlled Growth
The Urban Growth Committee held public hearings on the proposed extension of growth boundary lines in Jefferson County on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 and Wednesday, September 11, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. One citizen, Russell Fox, of the Oak Grove Community, addressed the proposed expansion of the Dandridge growth boundaries to include the […]
New Market Council Called Meeting
The City of New Market held a special called meeting on September 12, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. Mayor Charles Guinn called the special meeting to order. The meeting was opened up in a word of prayer by Alderman Ross Cunningham. There were no public comments made at the opening part of the meeting. Alderman Frank […]
Jefferson County Nominating Committee Selects Recommendations For Vote
The meeting of the Jefferson County Nominating Committee was called to order on September 9, 2013 in the Jury Room of the Historic Courthouse located in Dandridge, TN. Present were Committee Members Solomon, Estes, Turner, Sheets, Kesterson and Chairman Tucker. The current agenda without corrections was approved withstanding an adjustment of items 12 & 13 […]
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 […]
