Jefferson County School Board – Jefferson Elementary School Renovation, Bus Driver Bonus Among Items Considered
Last week the Jefferson County School Board met for their regular work session and monthly meeting. In consideration of timing, recognition for students and staff were moved to the front of the work session agenda. The JCHS Girl’s Golf Team and Jefferson County Reward Schools were introduced for their achievements. One of the actionable items […]
2022 Jefferson County High School Homecoming Court
Representing the Patriot Academy and the freshmen class…….. Cheyenne Holt- is the daughter of John and Heather Holt of Jefferson City. She is a member of the varsity cheerleading team. Cheyenne enjoys cheer, gymnastics, making new friends, and spending time with her siblings. She is escorted by Luis Valdes, son of Sarah Corral of Jefferson […]
VITAL POLICY – Bidding Irregularities Uncovered Concerning Jefferson County Schools Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Training Contract
Jefferson County Schools (JCS) started a contractual business relationship with and made payments to a Texas based vendor to deliver Social Emotional Learning (SEL) staff training fourteen months before bids were advertised for the purchase of that service. State and Federal Laws require formal bidding on certain purchases made by government entities to ensure that […]
Constitution Week Begins September 17 In Downtown Dandridge
On September 17 two hundred thirty-five years ago, 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the United States Constitution at the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall). This year that event will be commemorated in Dandridge with a celebration organized by the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society, Daughters of […]
School Board First Meet After Election
The Jefferson County School Board convened last week for their first meeting following the seating of newly elected members Ibbetson and Cameron and re-seating of members Bradley and Jarnigan. Following the Call to Order, Jefferson County Director of Schools Arnold opened the floor for nominations for the position of Chairman of the Board. Board Member […]
VITAL POLICY – Citizen Activism, Public Policy, Education, and County Debt Discussed at Jefferson County Republican Town Hall Meeting
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-District 1) led the pack of speakers and presenters. State Representatives Jeremy Faison (TN-District 11) and Andrew Farmer (TN-District 17) visited with constituents and listened to views expressed by the party membership with the open mic format. Following Harshbarger’s presentation, Josh Cameron, JCRP Treasurer, presented the congresswoman with a donation check from […]
AEC is Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Broadband Grant from the State of Tennessee
The State of Tennessee awarded Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) with a broadband grant for a total $8,631,244.48 as part of the Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund-American Rescue Plan (TEBF-ARP). AEC will receive funding throughout and upon completion of the project. AEC General Manager Greg Williams states, “We’re very excited about receiving news from the State of […]
Director of Schools, Tommy Arnold – Exciting to see hard work pay off
Director of Schools, Tommy Arnold regarding Reward Schools and District Status We are very proud of the hard work that goes into a school scoring well on the state assessment. It’s truly a team effort of all the stakeholders and we are excited for the three schools being recognized by the state as a Reward […]
Elected Officials Take Oath Of Office
On September 1, 2022 the elected officials of Jefferson County were sworn in via ceremony at the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Dandridge and conducted by Judge Duane Slone and Judge Will Roach III.
Tennessee Tourism Outperforms the Nation With Record $24 Billion in Domestic Travel Spending in 2021
Tennessee tourism generated $24.2 billion in domestic and international travel spending in 2021, according to recently released economic impact data from U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics. It also marks the largest visitor spending nationally in Tennessee’s history. Travelers in Tennessee spend an estimated $66 million per day. Travel in Tennessee generated $1.9 billion in […]
Heskett Family Chiropractic Opens Newest Location In Dandridge
Following years of anticipation and wondering, Dandridge residents have a new business in the Historic District. One week ago, Heskett Family Chiropractic opened an office in the former Jefferson Family Physicians location on Meeting Street. Heskett Family Chiropractic is a well established group of chiropractors led by Doctor Michael Heskett. The Dandridge office is the […]
Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen Counter Skyrocketing Inflation With Pay Increases For Town Employees
The Town of Dandridge employees will receive a $2 dollar per hour raise thanks to action taken by the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday evening. During the fiscal year 2022-2023 budgeting cycle a 3% raise had been factored into the current budget but that increase proved to be too little to accommodate […]
The Power of Partnership Between AEC and MU Fuels Clean Energy and Projected Savings
White Pine, Tennessee, July 28, 2022 – Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) and Morristown Utilities Commission (MUC) Boards have executed a Power Purchase Agreement with Dancing Horse, LLC (Sunrise Energy Ventures) to purchase solar power from a joint project to be located in White Pine. Both utilities have long-term power contracts with TVA and in exchange, TVA […]
Short Meeting Marks Summer Wind-Down for School Board
With elections still pending, the Jefferson County School Board met this week to address policy committee recommendations and budget amendments. New Director of Jefferson County Schools Tommy Arnold and Vice Chair Pinkerton helmed the meeting that was absent two Board Members ( Bradley and Board Chair Potts). Following the Call to Order the agenda was […]
