Seniors May Have Special Risks In Hot Weather
With increased summer temperatures, it is important that those over the age of 65 and their care givers are aware of the effects of heat on the senior members of the community. While it is true that ageing looks very different than it did just a few decades ago, there are still some concerns regarding […]
TNStars Coloring Contest Gives Children a Chance to Win Money for College
Lots of crayon drawings end up decorating refrigerators or office walls. For one lucky Tennessee family, though, a crayon drawing could be the ticket to money to help cover college expenses. In partnership with the Nashville Public Library, the TNStars College Savings Plan, a program of the Tennessee Treasury Department, is sponsoring the TNStars Coloring […]
Roof Collapse Update – Structural Issues Identified By Infrared Scan
Jefferson County School Officials spent Monday assessing damages from the July 7th collapse of a portion of the roof at Jefferson County High School. Director of School, Dr. Charles Edmonds, stated that structural engineers, architects and the renovation construction manager were all on site early Monday morning, as well as a Safety Inspector for Tn […]
Facilities Committee Carmichael Request Information on JCHS Pod 4
The Jefferson County Facilities Committee met on Monday, July 8, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Turner. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Dockery. Jefferson County Director of Facilities, David Longmire, informed the Committee that there was an offer to purchase the New Market […]
Commission Work Session Prepares for Upcoming Budget Vote
The Jefferson County Commission met in a brief Work Session on Monday, July 8, 2013. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri informed Commission Members that there would be an opening on the Board of Health due to a current member, Dr. Green, moving out of County. The Mayor will recommend Dr. Regina Fields for the open position […]
Roof Collapse At Jefferson County High School
A portion of the roof at Jefferson County High School collapsed on Sunday, July 7, 2013, demolishing classrooms and exterior walls. First Responders were on the scene, as well as school personnel, to contain the situation. Initial concerns centered around a potential gas leak and that risk was immediately addressed. Though the building was thought […]
Being Cool, Staying Cool
As the dog days of summer approach and some of the luster of the hot weather months diminishes, the quest to stay cool as the thermometer rises becomes a priority. The East Tennessee area is notorious for unpredictable weather, however July and August are notorious for hot, humid days and nights. If lounging in the […]
Sevier County Woman Arrested on Murder Charges
A Sevier County woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of her husband that occurred on Jan. 30th 2013 on Estates Drive in Seymour. According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals, on Jan., 30, officers received a 911 call from 1449 Estates Drive from a male caller stating that he had been […]
Developer Misses Tax Credits for Low Income Housing Development Adjacent to Field of Dreams
The Woda group of Ohio did not make the cut for federal tax credits, according to information recently released by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. A section 43 housing developer, Woda had proposed a development adjacent to the Field of Dreams in Dandridge. The low income housing development, named Douglas Green, could have afforded the […]
Town of Dandridge Board of Zoning Appeals & Regional Planning Commission
Town of Dandridge Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting June 27, 2013 New Business Mack Mull Jr./Eddie Garrett, High/Kerr St., Request for variance on footage required for R-1 District. Lot size did not conform to present lot sizes zoned in R-1 District, but did conform to lot sizes adjacent to the property. A variance was […]
Gettysburg Observes 150th Anniversary
Hundreds of thousands of visitors in Gettysburg to observe the 150th anniversary of the pivotal Civil War battle; Secretary Jewell visits incident command posts in Arizona as firefighters continue to fight two raging wildfires; a major clean energy announcement in Las Vegas; the Statue of Liberty reopens in New York Harbor; and Fourth of July […]
Secretary of State Premieres Tennessee State Capitol Documentary
It has endured an army occupation, the interment of two of its founding fathers, and a car cruising through its hallways. Not to mention its role as the site of many of the most important events in Tennessee’s history. The Tennessee State Capitol building has many great stories to tell – and some of those […]
10 BUI ARRESTS RECORDED DURING OPERATION DRY WATER
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency participated in the fifth annual Operation Dry Water weekend which has been held the weekend prior to the July 4 holiday since its inception. Reports from the TWRA’s four region resulted in 10 boating under the Influence (BUI) arrests across the state and three other arrests. TWRA boating officers issued […]
ESTARYLLA – ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE RECALL
Estarylla (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol): Recall – Report of Placebo Tablet Present in Row of Active Tablets AUDIENCE: Pharmacy, Patient ISSUE: Sandoz notified the public it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall to the retailer level of one lot of its Estarylla (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) tablets in the US, following a customer report of […]
New Market Fire Dept. – Abandoned House Destroyed In Fire
The New Market Fire Department responded to a house fire call from a patrolling Jefferson County Police Officer early Thursday on Lowery Loop Rd. Involved were 3 tankers, 2 engines, a support vehicle and 25 firefighters along with support of an additional truck from Lakeway Central Fire Department. Captain Sammy Solomon said “it was a total […]
For Many Tennesseans, Historical Research is in Their Genes
Did you know that July is Tennessee Genealogy Month? That designation was created last year through an act of the state’s General Assembly. It’s a fitting time to recognize that genealogy – that is, family history research – attracts surprisingly large numbers of people. The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) gets about 10,000 visits […]
