Jefferson County School Board Makes Formal Resolution Opposing Education Freedom Scholarship Act
Local Republican Party and Grassroots Organization Join Fight The Tennessee Conservative [By David Seal] – In a 7-0 slam-dunk vote, the Jefferson County School Board sent a strong message to the Tennessee General Assembly that its proposed Education Freedom Scholarship Act is unacceptable and should not be enacted. Action was taken on the resolution Monday night, January 27th in […]
DANDRIDGE RESIDENTS MAKE FURMAN UNIVERSITY FALL 2024 DEAN’S LIST
Elizabeth Moody and Sophie Swann, make the Furman University Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Furman’s dean’s list is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a four-point system. Furman is a private, undergraduate liberal arts and sciences university of 2,500 students in Greenville, South Carolina. The university […]
Douglas Lake Boating Advisory Lifted
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is lifting a boating safety advisory for Douglas Lake that has been in place for several months following flooding from Hurricane Helene. The large field of floating debris that accumulated in Douglas Lake above Dandridge was contained by a boom and has mostly dissipated onto the shoreline as crews work […]
Town of Dandridge Prepares for Upcoming Winter Weather Event
Dandridge Mayor, Mike Chambers – As winter weather approaches, I want to take a moment to inform you about the preparations being made to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. The latest forecast indicates a significant snowfall is expected to impact our area in the coming days, bringing potential challenges to travel and […]
Phillip Batts to Step Down; Ron Overton Named as Replacement
Jefferson County Schools announces that Phillip Batts, Supervisor of Transportation and School Safety, will step down from his position effective December 27, 2024. Batts has been named the Chief of Police for the Town of Dandridge, where he will continue his distinguished career in public service. “Phillip has been an integral part of our team, […]
Oaths of Office Administered for Dandridge Officials
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — The Town of Dandridge marked a significant moment on December 2, 2024, as newly elected and re-elected officials took their oaths of office. The ceremony was held in the historic Town Hall, attended by community members, family, and friends eager to witness the formal swearing-in of their town leaders. Alderman George Gantte, […]
Marissa King Is Jefferson County’s New Director of Veterans Affairs
Jefferson County Veteran Services has a new face at the helm. Marissa King has spent the month of November introducing herself to local veterans and their families and she is already making an impact in the very busy Veteran Service Office. King is an active member of the Tennessee National Guard where she serves as […]
Shady Grove Boat Launch to Close Temporarily for Douglas Lake Cleanup Work
Due to interagency efforts to remove disaster-related debris from Douglas Lake, Shady Grove Boat Launch in Dandridge, Tennessee, will be temporarily closed to the public so the area can serve as a staging ground for cleanup work. The gate to the launch area will be closed starting Monday, Nov. 18, through the end of the […]
Commission Sends Three Names to Governor for 4th District Judicial Vacancy
Commission Sends Three Names to Governor for 4th District Judicial Vacancy Nashville, Tenn.- The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met in Sevierville, Tennessee to select nominees for a circuit court judge in the 4th Judicial District, which includes Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier counties. After holding a public hearing and conducting public interviews, the Commission selected […]
VITAL POLICY – Focus on Jefferson County CTE Education, Criminal Justice Class
Officer Jim Potts wears a lot of hats in the state of Tennessee concerning law enforcement and education, including his service as the Upper East Tennessee President of SkillsUSA, the student youth organization that serves all CTE disciplines. However, his most important hat bears the title of Criminal Justice Instructor at Jefferson County High School […]
Application Process Opened for Court of Criminal Appeals Vacancy
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications for the vacancy on the Court of Criminal Appeals following the death of Judge James Curwood Witt, Jr., on August 17, 2024. Interested applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years of age, a resident of the state for the past five […]
VITAL POLICY – Focus on Jefferson County CTE Education, Automotive Technology
With the average car having 50 to 100 on-board computers that monitor and control engine performance, transmission shifting, and management of anti-lock braking systems, it requires a symphony of electronic communication, driver commands, and mechanical processes to get drivers from point A to point B. Likewise, it takes a concert of outstanding teachers, specialized training, […]
SBA Steps In: Vital Aid for Tennesseans Recovering from Tropical Storm Helene
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Tennessee following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Helene that began on Sept. 26. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help small businesses and residents in Tennessee impacted by this disaster in every way […]
TVA to Deploy Debris Management Device Across Douglas Reservoir
Today, TVA will deploy a 4,000-foot boom across Douglas Lake, north of Dandridge. Deployment of the boom is intended to help protect water supply intakes and other infrastructure downstream. TVA is advising the public to stay off the lake in this area until further notice. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Historic flooding from Hurricane Helene in the […]
