Town of Dandridge Regional Planning Commission Regular Meeting, March 28, 2013
New Business 1. Stuart Anderson of George Ewart Architects, West Price Road, Medical Facility – 17445 square foot building, on 4 acres with 115 parking spaces to house 12 professionals (doctors). (Approved) 2. The Point Resort, 1376 Penninsula Lane, Site Plan Review – RV hookup sites, 30 sites this summer and 30 sites next year, […]
Jefferson County EDOC March 2013 Meeting
Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC) released draft minutes from their March meeting held March 18, 2013. Minutes from the meeting have not been presented to the Committee for approval, though Don Cason, Director of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and EDOC employee, did review the minutes prior to release. Following the presentation […]
Jefferson County Planning Commission Approves Body Farm Guidelines
The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals held their meeting prior to the Regular Meeting of the Jefferson County Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The BZA Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Reneau. Upon a Motion from Board Member Batson and 2nd from […]
Two Dandridge Arrests Part of Multi-State Drug Operation
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the 4th Judicial Drug Task Force, made two arrests on Monday, March 25, 2013. Arthur Jackson “Jack” Scarlett of 525 W. Hwy. 2570, Dandridge, and Lisa Michele Tipton of 1729 Haire Rd., Dandridge, face federal drug charges for conspiracy to distribute and possession of oxycodone. Jefferson County […]
Vick vs. Jefferson County Board of Education Ordered to Mediation
A hearing was held March 19, 2013 in Hawkins County Circuit Court with the Judge Tom Wright presiding. Judge Wright was assigned the case after Judge Telford Forgety recused himself. Attorney Jonathan Taylor of Taylor and Knight, Knoxville, TN represented JCBOE at the hearing. He requested a summary judgment for the school board arguing that […]
Hamblen County Driver Services Center Will Close March 28, Relocate to New Facility on April 1
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced today that the Hamblen County Driver Services Center is relocating to a new facility in Morristown. The current driver services center, located at 1901 State St. in Morristown, will permanently close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27. The new center, located at 2567 Buffalo Trail, […]
State Archivists to Visit Morristown and Dandridge in Search of Civil War Memorabilia
Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be in Morristown on March 26 and Dandridge on March 27 to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for a new exhibit. Archivists will be at the Morristown-Hamblen Library in Morristown from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. […]
Worth Of A Penny Expected To Drop In Jefferson County
Jefferson County will see a decrease in the property tax worth of a penny in the coming fiscal year, according to information provided to the Jefferson County Budget Committee. Property Tax Assessor Susan Gass addressed the Committee regarding the issue last week, informing them that the tax worth of a penny is expected to drop […]
TWRA, Students, And Local Manufacturer Team Up For Fisheries
A global automotive parts manufacturer and the state’s wildlife management agency recently combined resources with the help of two local students to construct fisheries habitat on Cherokee Reservoir, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. JTEKT North America, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of automotive steering systems who has a plant in Morristown, TN recently […]
Industrial Development Board IDB Votes On Appropriation of Megasite Funds
The Jefferson County Industrial Board met on Friday, March 22, 2013 in the low level of the Jefferson County Health Department. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Duignan. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Worley and Miller. Board Members were informed that Board Member Hodge had resigned his position and that the […]
The Post Welcomes Ashley West
We are growing and adding new faces to the Jefferson County Post! The Post is pleased to welcome Ashley West to the staff. Ashley is a native of Jefferson City, a graduate of Jefferson County High School and honor student at Carson Newman University. She will be providing administrative support, as well as spending time […]
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Favors Withdrawal From Megasite Project, Take Project Back To Drawing Board
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri stated Thursday that he is in favor of halting the current proposed Megasite project in which the County has invested $442,311 of a projected nearly $3 million needed for possible site certification. The Mayor conveyed concerns regarding the ability of the County to fund the balance of the cost of the […]
Jefferson County Beer Board Approves Permit for Rockin On The Dock, Previously Cowboy’s Seafood
The Jefferson County Beer Board Convened on March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Scarlett, Solomon, Tabor, Baxley, Blevins, Tucker, Barriero, Maples and Akard. The Board Approved the Minutes of the September 17, 2012 meeting, with a Motion from Board Member Estes and 2nd from Board […]
Budget Committee Action
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held a meeting on Monday, March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Blevins and Akard. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Committee Member Baxley and 2nd from Committee Member Cureton. Jefferson […]
Jefferson County Commission Meeting March 18, 2013
The Jefferson County Commission met in their Regular Voting Session on Monday, March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Solomon, Akard, Blevins and Tabor. The Commission honored the late Commisisoner Tommy Musick for dedication and service to […]
Senator Niceley Touts Brownfields Over Proposed Megasite Location
State Senator Frank Niceley was in attendance at the Saturday joint meeting of SOFAH and Jefferson County Tomorrow, two public interest groups that have been outspoken regarding property owner rights and the direction that Jefferson County is heading in the quest for economic development. Senator Niceley addressed a room of around 200 citizens and local […]
