McBee appointed to AEC Board as Yates retires
Richard Yates, a long-time Grainger County dairy farmer who has represented District 4 on Appalachian Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors, has stepped down after 36 years of service to Co-op members. “We are indebted to Richard for his commitment to those we serve,” says AEC General Manager Greg Williams. “He has been an active member […]
Budget Committee Has Long Night with Little Action
The Jefferson County Budget Committee got their first look at budget requests for the fiscal year 2016/17 on Tuesday evening, as non profits and capital projects presented their requests. Despite a lengthy meeting, few motions for action made it to the floor and most items were postponed. Budget Committee Members did give the nod to […]
New Market Volunteer Fire Department Hosts Easter Parade and Egg Hunt
The bunnies were hopping and the candy was flying as the 2016 New Market Easter Parade came to town on Saturday, March 26. As has become an annual tradition, families lined the streets to welcome the parade and catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny. Everything from Church and Community floats to Horses, antique cars […]
Farewell Portables
After more than a decade of debate, dust and compromise, portable classrooms are on their way out of Jefferson County High School. The renovation project, which took more than two years to complete, gave a much needed face lift to Jefferson County’s flagship school and brought the bonus of a new auditorium, a much coveted […]
JCHS Class of 2016 Presents The Adams Family Inaugural Performance in James D. Swann Performing Arts Center
For the fourteenth year, the senior class of Jefferson County High School wowed audiences with their talent as they presented the Class of 2016 Senior Play. While every year is special and every performance has been stellar, this year was a little extra special. The Class of 2016 gave their inaugural performance of The Addams […]
Parrott-Wood Library Host Grand Opening for New Children’s Learning Center
The Parrott-Wood Library hosted their grand opening of the new Parrott-Wood Children’s Learning Center last week. The Parrott-Wood Library has struggled for years with its small accommodations, with the staff pulling miracles to fit all the library’s computers, bookshelves, desks, and other supplies in the space given. In time, Secretary Hargett offered $5,000 towards the […]
White Pine’s Sewer Treatment Plant, Lands On EPA Violations List For Last Nine Quarters
A recent release of information regarding the safety of White Pine’s drinking water has been a point of concern for citizens. According to information provided by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Environmental Protection Agency, emissions from the White Pine Sewer Treatment Plant may be of greater concern. Eric Ward, Deputy Communications Director […]
JCHS Parents NOT Smiling For Camera In Boy’s Restroom
A recent decision of Administration at Jefferson County High School to place a camera in the Boy’s restroom has become an issue of concern among students and parents. The restroom in question is located in the Commons areas of Jefferson County High School and is used by both students and the visiting public. When rumors […]
Debate Ends as Commission Votes to Keep Agenda Format Largely Untouched
The Jefferson County Commission took action Thursday evening to address the form of their agenda and provide continuity at County Work Sessions and Voting Meetings. With a Motion provided by Commissioner Turner and 2nd by Commissioner McGraw, the Commission decided to keep their long standing agenda much the same, which leaves Elected Officials on the […]
Dandridge Volunteer Fire Deparment Responds to Fire at Wetekam Monofilaments
On Thursday, Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department received a call of a structure fire at Wetekam Monofilaments on Pine Drive in the Jefferson County Industrial Park. The call was received at around 12:07 pm and the fire department was dispatched from station 1, arriving within minutes. Company employees were on their lunch when suddenly they heard something “boom” […]
County Commission Holds First of Week’s Two Meetings
March 14th brought a return to the regular Jefferson County Commission Work Session and Voting Meeting Schedule following a month off from County business. This week the Commission will pack both their Work Session and Voting Meeting into a four day period to accommodate Commissioners that want to take advantage of the School System’s spring […]
State Representative Jeremy Faison Hosts Young Constituents As Pages For The Tennessee General Assembly
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) hosted Colby and Ryan Frazier, from Centerview, to visit with him, learn about the General Assembly, and serve as official pages for the Tennessee House of Representatives. The General Assembly’s Page Program is an opportunity for young students to be actively involved in the legislative body of Tennessee. During the student’s […]
Private Sale Of Jefferson County Government Buildings?
The concept of a new Jefferson County Complex, that would be the home to most County offices, has been a topic of off and on discussion for several years. However, more recently the viability of such a project has moved to the forefront with the Jefferson County Facilities Committee and a document has been generated […]
Resident Trapped In Trailer Fire
A Tuesday morning house fire in Dandridge sent one man to the hospital, according to officials on the scene. Curtis Layman, of High Street, suffered from smoke inhalation after being trapped in a fire at his residence. Several pets were also reported to have been in the home and, though some are thought to have […]
Retention Funds Pave The Way
Money may be available for a significant paving project at Jefferson County High School, according to information provided to the School Board by Department of Education Business Affairs Director Michael Phagan during their meeting Thursday evening, February 25, 2016. Phagan stated that funds left over from several renovation and building projects can be combined with […]
Jefferson County Emergency Services are a Force of Nature and You Can be Too – Severe Weather Week Feb 28-Mar 5
This time of year is a perfect occasion to Be a Force of Nature and Jefferson County Emergency Services are proud to be promoting severe weather preparedness week. To help spread the word and make its employees and members of the community better prepared, the Emergency Agencies of JeffersonCounty are committed to being a leader […]
