School Board’s Decision Not In Keeping With Separation of Church and State
The United States District Court Eastern District of Tennessee has issued a judgment order in the case of David Kucera and Vickie F. Forgety vs. Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners, et al., finding for Kucera and Forgety. In keeping with the opinion of the Sixth Circuit of Appeals, the United States District Court Eastern […]
Grainger County’s Annual Tomato Festival 2013
The Grainger County Tomato Festival is an institution that has become an integral part of the fabric of the community. Rutledge Middle School was the site of this year’s dance. The Open Range Dancers, from New Market, performed several different line dances and offered to teach some dances to the audience. A much anticipated street […]
Fly Box, Road Problems & Recommendation for Designated Smoking for Fair Goers
The Jefferson County School Board met on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Mount Horeb School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Lowery. Upon a Motion from Board Member Vines and 2nd by Board Member Rogers, the Agenda was Approved. The Consent Agenda […]
Sanitation Fee To Appear On Water Bill For Dandridge Residents
Residents in the Town of Dandridge received notice last week of a Sanitation Fee that will soon be a part of their water bill. The eight dollar increase will be on the August water bill and will be for July’s service. Recently, the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to instigate the fee to […]
FDA Health Risk Warning – Undeclared Ingredients
ISSUE: FDA is warning consumers that they should not use or purchase Healthy Life Chemistry By Purity First B-50, marketed as a vitamin B dietary supplement. A preliminary FDA laboratory analysis indicated that the product contains two potentially harmful anabolic steroids—methasterone, a controlled substance, and dimethazine. These ingredients are not listed in the label and […]
Governor Haslam and TDVA Announce Online Pre-Registration Resource for Burial in State Veterans Cemeteries
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder announced an innovative new online pre-registration form which will allow veterans and their families to be pre-approved for burial in the state veterans cemeteries. Traditionally, funeral directors contact the nearest state veterans cemetery when they receive a request to bury the remains of […]
U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, 1st District Tennessee – Protecting Families from the Obamacare Trainwreck
“When you and the President sought our support for the Affordable Care Act you pledged that if we liked the health plans we have now, we could keep them. Sadly, this promise is under threat. Right now, unless you and the Obama Administration enact an equitable fix, the ACA will shatter not only our hard-earned health benefits, […]
Representative Faison Announces Key Economic Health Award
Fitch Ratings, one of the country’s top bond agencies, has officially named Tennessee the lowest debt state in the nation. The news, which was officially released by Fitch earlier this week, is based on an analysis of total debt ratios in all 50 states. The calculation is measured by combining each state’s total debt and […]
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett to Lead Association
The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), currently holding its annual summer conference in Anchorage, Alaska, today inducted its new slate of national officers for the 2013-2014 cycle. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett will serve as president of the professional organization for state officials through July 2014, marking the first time in more than […]
Commission’s Decline To Approve Tax Levy Leaves Officials Facing Quandary
Last week’s decision by the Jefferson County Commission to decline to approve a proposed tax levy that would increase property tax in Jefferson County by 13 cents has left County officials facing a quandary. On Monday, June 15, 2013, the Jefferson County Commission approved a budget that requires use of County and School System fund […]
East Tennessee Summer Wildflowers
On of the prettiest parts of summer in East Tennessee is the abundance of wildflowers and foliage that grow in the area. One of the most resilient and beautiful wildflowers that is native to the region is the Black-Eyed Susan. A relatively tall flower, the black and yellow beauty grows heartily in fields and open […]
Department of Transportation Road Projects Update
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) updated constituents today on various road projects that the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has begun construction on, as well as those projects planned for the future. The status of each project was officially released by TDOT earlier this week. “The Tennessee Department of Transportation has multiple road projects underway […]
Smoky Mountain Opry in an Uproar Over Addition of White Lion
The Smoky Mountain Opry introduced one of its biggest and newest cast members to the press last week. Tsimba-Vaati, a 7-year-old white lion was introduced before a live show last week to fans wgo saw the rare lion for the first time. Tsimba-Vaati weighs approximately 500 pounds, was born in captivity and was obtained from […]
Mayor Vetoes Budget
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri announced today that he will veto the recently approved 2013-2014 fiscal year budget. The Jefferson County Commission approved the budget on July15, 2013, however failed to pass a tax levy. The proposed tax levy will increase property taxes in the County by 13 cents, and the budget calls for movement of […]
Commission Places The Order But Leaves Tab On The Table
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, July 15, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. All Commission Members were present for Roll Call. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Tucker and a 2nd by Commissioner Tabor. No […]
Jefferson County Schools First Day Will Be Full Student Day: Registration August 5, 2013
Please be aware that this year, the first day of school is a full student day. Registration will be held on August 5 for new students to our county ONLY. No buses will run on this registration day. This is a change from the past.
