NASA First Moon to Mars Architecture Concept Review Results
As NASA builds a blueprint for human exploration throughout the solar system for the benefit of humanity, the agency released Tuesday the outcomes from its first Architecture Concept Review, a robust analysis process designed to align NASA’s Moon to Mars exploration strategy and codify the supporting architecture. “Our first Architecture Concept Review is a milestone that will […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County Republican Party Makes Resolution Against “Red Flag” Gun Laws
With storm clouds brewing in Nashville for additional gun control laws, the Jefferson County Republican Party Executive Committee made a resolution strongly urging the Tennessee legislature to reject so-called “red flag” gun laws that would deprive a law-abiding citizen of their God-given right of self-defense and gun ownership. The resolution begins with the text of […]
Driving Electric in Tennessee Just Got Easier
As automakers retool their factories to build electric vehicles (EVs), many more EVs will be on the roadways in the next decade. AEC is helping to ensure that Tennessee is ready with charging infrastructure. On April 5, 2023 at 10:00 A.M., AEC announced that it has installed two fast chargers at Subway in Bean Station […]
Tennessee Creates Permanent Lineworker Day, AEC Linemen were Honored
On April 10, 2023, Tennessee became the first state in the nation to formally adopt a standing Lineworker Appreciation Day. The second Monday of April of each year has been codified into state law as a day to show appreciation for the state’s 3,500 electric lineworkers. Dozens of lineworkers from across the state were at […]
Secretary of the Army appoints Leslie Purser as a new civilian aide
The U.S. Army appointed Leslie Purser from Tennessee (East) as a new Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army during an investiture ceremony on April 11, 2023, at the Pentagon, as Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth swore in Purser and Jason Allen from Michigan (West). “It’s an honor to welcome our two newest […]
VITAL POLICY – OPINION – Zoning, Economic Development, and Public Engagement, Jefferson County’s Chance to Finally Get it Right
Some of the most bitter public arguments in the history of Jefferson County have been related to zoning, economic development, and lack of public involvement in decision making. When a board or third-party, acting on behalf of the county or city government, or on its own, decides to make policy decisions on zoning or business […]
Allied Behavorial Health Services, Allison Peak Speaks Out Against News Media At Recent School Board Meeting
Allison Peak, Director of Allied Behavioral Health, recently sent a letter to members of the Jefferson County School Board and spoke publicly in the most recent meeting of the School Board regarding interviews by both the Jefferson County Post and the printed paper in Jefferson County. Peak contended that she was misrepresented by the printed […]
School Board Votes To Keep Current Contract With Allied Behavorial Health
The Jefferson County School Board met last week for their regular monthly Work Session and Business Meeting. All School Board Members were in attendance for the lengthy session. Driving the more than four hour meeting was the contract for Allied Behavioral Health which has been a topic of concern for several previous meetings. More than […]
State Rep. Andrew Farmer appointed to Southern Legislative Conference’s Human Services & Public Safety Committee
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, has appointed State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, to serve on the Southern Legislative Conference’s (SLC) Human Services and Public Safety Committee. As part of its mission, the committee considers the challenges that states are facing in the areas of human services and corrections, as well as policies and programs that […]
State Rep. Jeremy Faison’s Capitol Report
We are nearing the end of March which means we are nearing the end of session! Committees are closing, but the work for Tennessee continues. I was joined this week by 4-H students, EMS workers, Jefferson County Leadership, and my mayor from Jefferson County, Mark Potts. Pro-life bill strengthens protections for mothers in emergencies The […]
Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive Collects Peanut Butter for the Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies
To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital donated more than 60 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to the Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies. All of the peanut butter was donated by Tennova Healthcare […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County Republican Party Calls for the Removal of Allied Behavioral Health Solutions and LGBTQ+ Ideology from Jefferson County Schools
A formal resolution has been made by the Jefferson County Republican Party Executive Committee asking the Jefferson County School District to end its business relationship with Allied Behavioral Health Solutions (ABHS) and to remove all their personnel from all schools in the district. The resolution, made on March 24, 2023, also urges the school system […]
Food City Cuts Ribbon On Store and Pharmacy Expansion To 54,800 sq. ft.
Food City Dandridge celebrated it’s new store expansion completion on March 21, 2023 with a ribbon cutting by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, City and Company Officials. Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer welcomed the crowd to K-VA-T Food Stores new expanded location which employes approximately 190 individuals in the […]
2023-24 Fishing Regulations in Effect; New Format Guide Available
Tennessee’s 2023-24 fishing regulations are now in effect and anglers are encouraged to obtain the new Tennessee Fishing Guide now available at locations throughout the state, on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website (www.tnwildlife.org) and on the TWRA “On the Go App.” This year’s guide is in a digest format. The new size is a […]
TN Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Joins Amicus Brief Filed with U.S. Supreme Court in Support of Fairness in Women’s Sports
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined attorneys general from 20 other states in filing an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to vacate the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit’s injunction blocking West Virginia’s enforcement of its Save Women’s Sports Act. The Act prevents biological males from participating on female sports teams […]
Tennessee’s Cherokee & Douglas Lakes set to Host MLF Bass Pro Tour U.S. Air Force Stage Two Presented by Power-Pole
Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament fishing organization, is set to continue the fifth season of the Bass Pro Tour, the top level of professional bass fishing, with their second regular-season event of the year this week, March 18-23, on Douglas and Cherokee lakes – the U.S. Air Force Stage Two Presented by Power-Pole.The six-day […]
