Property Reassessment Notices Coming Soon
Jefferson County property owners will soon be getting their property assessments and some will likely see some changes. 2019 is a reassessment year for Jefferson County and our local Assessor of Property Susan Gass and her staff have been working hard to meet mandated deadlines. Reassessment notices will go out in the mail from Nashville […]
County Commission Approves Help for Flooded Area
A group of citizens that have literally been underwater for months will hopefully see some relief soon as the Jefferson County Commission voted Monday evening, April 15, 2019 to allocate funding up to $5,000 for water removal from Ashley Oaks Subdivision. The Jefferson County Highway Department will join with TEMA, who is providing seven days […]
Jefferson County Facilities Committee Looks at Options
The Jefferson County Facility Committee is looking at options to alleviate space needs for the Jefferson County Mayor’s Office, the County Clerk and the Jefferson County Finance Office. Jefferson County Facilities Director Longmire informed the committee that he has obtained appraisals on the current Finance Office and a potential building in downtown Dandridge that could […]
Carson-Newman Announces Knoxville Location
Carson-Newman University’s reach will soon extend further into Knoxvillewith the purchase of a building on Middlebrook Pike that will serve asadditional classroom space for dual enrollment and adult and graduatestudies, a meeting space for online students and a location to house alumnievents. The University purchased the former Capital Bank building at 9261Middlebrook Pike to transform […]
OKLAHOMA’S UPSHAW LEADS WIRE-TO-WIRE, WINS FLW TOUR ON CHEROKEE LAKE PRESENTED BY LOWRANCE
Pro Andrew Upshaw of Tulsa, Oklahoma, won the FLW Tour at the Cherokee Lake presented by Lowrance after catching five bass Sunday weighing 15 pounds, 6 ounces. Upshaw’s four-day cumulative total of 20 bass weighing 67 pounds, 10 ounces, was enough to edge second-place pro Grae Buck of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, by 1 pound, 2 ounces, at the event that featured […]
New Principals Named for Dandridge Elementary, Jefferson Middle and White Pine
Jefferson County Schools announce the promotion of three high quality assistant principals to the office of principal at Dandridge Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School, and White Pine School. This announcement follows the completion of interviews held the week of April 1. “This is an exciting time for these individuals and the schools involved. I am […]
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Gives Update on Found Remains
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is still awaiting forensic information regarding human remains that were found washed up on the shores of Douglas Lake in Dandridge during the second week of March. While the local Sheriff’s Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigations are treating the death as a homicide, many of the answers that they […]
Budget Season Opens For Jefferson County Budget Committee
Budget Season has begun in Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Budget Committee held their first meeting to address the fiscal year 2019/2020 budget on Monday evening, March 25, 2019 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Ten budget committee members, along with the Jefferson County Director of Finance, are charged with presenting the full Jefferson […]
Principal Tommy Arnold Hired As Supervisor Of Federal Programs
Mr. Tommy Arnold has been hired as the Supervisor of Federal Programs for Jefferson County Schools. Mr. Arnold will be a support in other programs as well, with his primary focus on federal programs. “We are excited to have Mr. Arnold in this position. I am confident that his years of service and the experiences […]
March Brings Full Agenda For County Commission
The Jefferson County Commission held their March voting meeting on Monday, March 18, 2019 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts called the meeting to order. Absent from roll call were Commissioners Solomon and Patterson. Upon the approval of the minutes (Commissioners Scarlett / Carmichael) and the approval and correction […]
DeFoe Storybook Win In 2019 Bassmaster Classic
Tennessee anglers captured the top two places and posted two additional spots among the top seven in the 2019 Bassmaster Classic. The impressive performances capped off the three-day event in Knoxville. Ott DeFoe put the finishing touches on a storybook performance in his hometown. The Knoxville angler was the overall champion with a total of […]
Multi Sports Field Topic of Discussion at School Board Meeting
Jefferson County High School is on its way to an athletic facility upgrade that will answer the needs of several student athletes, as well as putting Title IX concerns to rest. Thursday, March 14, 2019, the Jefferson County School Board met in a Work Session/Voting meeting at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The School Board […]
ADA Compliance Plan on December Deadline
American Disabilities Act compliance deadline is looming on the horizon for Jefferson County, as well as other counties across the state. With an eye on a December 2019 deadline from Tennessee Department of Transportation for total County compliance, for both County and Schools, Jefferson County Facilities Director David Longmire addressed the issue with the Jefferson […]
Budget Committee Allows Dip into Landfill Funds Despite Ongoing Deficit
Despite an on going audit finding in excess of $3 million dollars deficit for Landfill post closure costs, the Jefferson County Budget Committee recently approved the use of around $588,000. The monies are to be used for excavation and engineering services for a Class III Cell B Closure at the Jefferson County Landfill. The post […]
JCHS Announces Proposed Design for New Leroy Shannon Field
Jefferson County Schools is excited to announce, and share with the community, the proposed design of Leroy Shannon Field on the campus of JCHS. The renovations include a synthetic game field, new track, new tennis courts, upgrades at the softball facility, and an expanded natural grass practice field. JCHS Athletic Director – Mr. Randy Rogers […]
