Cabinet & Design Gallery Opens Doors with Community-Focused Ribbon Cutting in Historic Dandridge
Historic Dandridge welcomed a new local gem yesterday as Cabinet & Design Gallery officially opened its doors at 876 South Highway 92. Owned by Dan and Rebel Chreste, the gallery celebrated its launch with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, drawing attendees from across the community, including chamber members, […]
County Commission Holds First Meeting Of New Fiscal Year
The Jefferson County Commission held the first meeting of the new fiscal year on Monday, July 21, 2025. Preceding the start of Business, Proclamations and Resolutions were presented in honor of the late Mack France Jr. who perished in the service of his country during the Vietnam War and in honor of the Bradenton Lodge […]
Sun, Surf… and Salmonella? What to Watch for at Seafood Buffets This Summer
Buffet Safety Tips for Beachgoers and Big Families As summer heats up and families flock to the coasts for sun, surf, and seafood, buffet-style dining becomes an easy go-to—especially for large groups with diverse tastes. But with beachside restaurants often spotlighting seafood buffets, it’s even more important to be food-safe savvy. Here’s how to enjoy […]
Caution Advised As Prolonged Heat Wave Settles On East Tennessee
East Tennessee Swelters Under Prolonged Heat Wave East Tennessee residents are enduring a relentless stretch of scorching summer weather, as a powerful heat dome continues to grip the region. Temperatures have consistently climbed into the mid-90s, with heat index values soaring past 100 degrees in many valley areas. The National Weather Service has issued repeated […]
FREE Vessel Examinations this Saturday for Jefferson County Boaters
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Knoxville-First Flotilla invites all Jefferson County boaters to get a free vessel safety examination on Saturday, July 12th, at the boat launch at the Dandridge Municipal Park on Chestnut Hill Road and Public Drive. Coast Guard Auxiliary-certified vessel examiners will perform a Vessel Safety Check (VSC) for your boat […]
LOCAL STUDENT GRADUATES FROM FURMAN UNIVERSITY
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis presided over the class of 2025 commencement exercises, which took place Saturday, May 10, in Paladin Stadium on campus. The class of 2025 included 571 students who graduated in the spring semester. Sophie Madeline Swann of Dandridge, Tennessee, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. Swann’s […]
Tribute To Frank Niceley
Previously published in The Tennessee Conservative Photo credit: Geneva DeCobert The Tennessee Conservative [By David Seal] – The first sentence of Frank Niceley’s Obituary states as follows: “Frank Samuel Niceley, age 78, passed away on June 19, 2025, from a heart attack. He died with his boots on, plowing a river bottom field on his farm in […]
Austin Brooks Announces Candidacy For Jefferson County Mayor
A Vision for a Prosperous Future Austin Brooks, a resident and business owner in Jefferson County, is excited to announce his candidacy for County Mayor. As a Jefferson County Commissioner, member of the Jefferson County Planning Commission, and Chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Party, Austin has demonstrated his commitment to the prosperity of Jefferson […]
Secretary of State Hargett, Sen. Seal, Rep. Farmer, & Rep. Faison Announce $10,000 in TOP Grant Funding for Jefferson County Libraries
Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Sen. Jessie Seal, State Rep. Jeremy Faison, and State Rep. Andrew Farmer today announced $10,000 in Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant funding for libraries in Jefferson County. Specifically, Dandridge Memorial Library will receive $3,860 to help cover the cost of digital literacy instructors, Wi-Fi hotspots, and internal […]
BODY OF MISSING DOUGLAS LAKE BOATER RECOVERED
The body of a Knoxville man who went missing on Douglas Lake Sunday afternoon has been recovered. On June 10, 2025, just before noon EDT, search and recovery teams located the body of David Simanca Molina, 22, in the Muddy Creek area of Douglas Lake, near Point 7, at a depth of approximately 81 feet. […]
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING BOATER ON DOUGLAS LAKE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and local emergency responders continue the search for a missing boater on Douglas Lake after receiving a report yesterday afternoon that an individual had entered the water and did not resurface. According to witnesses, on the afternoon of June 8, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., David Simanca Molina (21), […]
Doug Ibbetson Announces His Re-Election Campaign for Jefferson County District One School Board
Jefferson County resident Doug Ibbetson has announced his candidacy to continue to represent District One on the County School Board. District One is comprised of the neighborhoods of Dandridge, Chestnut Hill, Indian Creek, Parrotts Chapel, Shady Grove, Swannsylvania, Oak Grove, Deep Springs and Piedmont. Doug has continued to make it his priority to visit each […]
