Northeastern Tennessee’s Newest Recreation and Events Megaplex Breaks Ground
The City of Morristown celebrated the groundbreaking of their newest recreation and events venue, Morristown Landing. The ceremony took place on March 12 on the site where the event center will be located, adjacent to the Public Works facility on Merchants Greene Boulevard. Construction has begun on the 100,000 square-foot indoor recreation, wellness, and events […]
JCHS Prom To Be Held April 16, 2021
Jefferson County High School announces Prom 2021 will be held on April 16, 2021 at the Sevierville Convention Center. “Last year’s spring semester activities were interrupted by Covid-19 and as a result many activities that mean so much to students and families were canceled or greatly altered. We wanted to do our best to provide […]
Randy Rogers New JCHS High School Principal Announced By DOE
Jefferson County Department of Education is proud to announce that Mr. Randy Rogers has been named Principal of Jefferson County High School. This announcement follows the completion of interviews over the last few weeks. Applicants included candidates from within Jefferson County Schools, other parts of Tennessee, and outside the state. “During the interview process, Mr. […]
Vital Policy – Jefferson County and City of Farragut Make Resolutions Expressing Concerns Over 5G Small Cell Installations, State Legislation Pending
What do the governments of Farragut and Jefferson County, Tennessee have in common, two seemingly unlike jurisdictions? In addition to the typical tax and public service issues that all municipalities grapple with, that would be the safety and property rights concerns of 5G small cell support structure installations in public rights of way, as well […]
Consumer Price Index Increases 0.4 percent in February
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.7 percent before seasonal adjustment. The gasoline index continued to increase, rising […]
Tennessee State Constitution Transferred To New Home
Tennessee’s founding documents were transported to the new Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) with much fanfare and a parade in Nashville this week. Secretary of State Tre Hargett led the procession escorted by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), THP Honor Guard and Tennessee National Guard color guard who transported the state’s three constitutions from […]
Tennova Healthcare Introduces New Heart Device That May Reduce the Risk of Stroke
Tennova Healthcare recently became the first hospital in East Tennessee to offer patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) an alternative to long-term blood thinners with the next generation left atrial appendage closure device. The one-time procedure may reduce the risk of stroke in people with AFib not caused by a heart valve problem. The Tennova […]
BXTN – Builders Exchange of Tennessee Awards Grant To Jefferson County CTE Tiny House Project
Jefferson County CTE department was awarded a grant in the amount of $11, 711.00 from BXTN – Builders Exchange of Tennessee to fund completion and finishing of Tiny House project. The project is designed and built by Stephen Strange’s Structural Systems and Matthew Barrett’s HVAC and MEPS (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems). Other classes and […]
Human Remains Found In Panther Creek State Park, Identified As Joseph William Ricker
The Morristown Police Department has been informed that human remains found last week in Panther Creek State Park have been identified as 28-year-old Joseph William Ricker. MPD investigators have been searching for Mr. Ricker since he was reported missing by his family in late August. The Morristown Police Department sends condolences to Mr. Ricker’s family […]
Rep. Andrew Farmer appointed to Southern Legislative Conference committee
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, has appointed State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, to serve on the Human Services & Public Safety Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) of the Council of State Governments (CSG). “Chairman Farmer stands for law and order, and he is an effective leader in our General Assembly,” said Speaker […]
Tennessee Legislature Considers Return to Elected School Directors
Nearly three decades ago, state lawmakers changed the way school directors are chosen in the state of Tennessee. Abandoning the process of electing school directors was part of a sweeping education reform act known as the Education Improvement Act of 1992. Changes were made to a wide variety of education policies including school fees, BEP […]
House Bill 003 Seeks To Protect Competitive Balance of Girls’ Sports
Legislation Protecting Women’s Sports A bill protecting women’s sports has been recommended for passage and referred to Calendars and Rules Committee. House Bill 003 seeks to protect the competitive balance of girls’ sports. Women’s sports were created to give girls a fair chance at competition. That includes fair victories and fair defeats. House Bill 003 […]
House Advances Legislation Limiting Health Boards’ Autonomy
Legislation aimed at scaling back the power of Tennessee’s six independent metropolitan health boards passed the Health Subcommittee on Tuesday. House Bill 7 would decrease the autonomy of health departments in Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Madison, Shelby, and Sullivan Counties. These boards are comprised of unelected members with their own authority to issue health directives independently […]
House Republicans Introduce Constitutional Carry
House Republican leadership this week presented legislation making Tennessee the 19th state in the nation to enact a constitutional right to carry law. House Bill 786 upholds freedoms granted to law-abiding citizens in the U.S. Constitution while also stiffening penalties for criminals who steal or illegally possess firearms. This legislation includes several provisions that will […]
