Budget Committee Approves White Pine School Plan
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held a Called Meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Commissioner Dockery sat in for Committee Member Tucker who was Chairing another committee that was meeting at the same time. All other members were present. Chairman Scarlett informed the Committee that only two items were […]
Martin Luther King Celebration & March In Historic Downtown Dandridge
For the eighteenth year, the Citizens for Justice, Equality, and Fairness held their tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a march through the streets of Dandridge to the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. This year’s program, Standing for Justice, was held in the main courtroom on […]
Plans Approved-Building 8 named David A. Holt Career and Technology Education Center
The Jefferson County School Board approved a plan for renovation and additions that will be sent to the County Commission this week. Previously, Cope, the architect firm that is preparing the plans for the project, came back with a plan that exceeded the $2 million dollars in funding that had been identified for the White […]
Facilities Committee Considers New County Complex
Consideration of a County Complex that would house Jefferson County government offices located in the Courthouse, Department of Education Central Office, the Mayor’s Office and County Clerk, the Jefferson County Finance Office and possibly the U.T. AG Extension Office was the topic of discussion for the County Facilities Committee, as they met on Thursday, January […]
County Commission Holds 1st Work Session for Calendar Year
It was back to business as usual this week for the Jefferson County Commission as they held their first meeting following the holiday break. Commissioner David Seal recognized CTE Instructors at Jefferson County High School for their commitment and dedication, especially during the recent renovation to Building 8. Seal’s presentation followed three Public Hearings on […]
Nominating Committee Looks at Beer Board
The Jefferson County Nominating Committee met Monday, January 11, 2016. First on the agenda was the approval of the minutes from November 9, 2015 which were passed in a motion by Seals (2nd Douglas). Next came the nomination of the District 2 Highway Commissioner (County Commission Districts 5, 6, and 7). The Highway Commission had […]
Lengthy Agenda for First Budget Meeting of 2016
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met for the first time in 2016 on Monday, January 11th, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Committee Chairman Scarlett called the meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call was committee member Tucker. Following the Approval of the minutes, with a Motion from committee member Solomon and 2nd from committee […]
Public Service Committee Elects Officers
The Jefferson County Public Service Committee met Monday night for their first meeting since June 2013. The meeting opened with a review of the minutes from the April and June 2013 meetings, which were accepted in a motion by Turner (2nd Seals). Next on the agenda was the appointing of officers. Seal was elected as […]
School Board Looks at White Pine Plans
The Jefferson County School Board met last week to discuss and vote on design plans for the renovation and additions to White Pine School. A project that has joint funding from the County Commission and the School Board, the White Pine School renovation was bound to a $2 million dollar price tag. However, design plans […]
Dandridge Work Session Brings Possibility of Residential Water Leak Adjustment Program
The Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen will have several items on their plate when they convene next week for their voting meeting. Of particular interest to residents of Dandridge will be the possibility of the Town offering of a residential service line and leak adjustment program, the cost of which would be added to […]
AEC leaders meet with State ECD Commissioner Randy Boyd
In a rare opportunity, AEC leaders met with State ECD Commissioner Randy Boyd recently to discuss various topics of interest to AEC members. The visit allowed the Cooperative to share information and research related to two current projects; Co-op Community Solar and the AEC / MUS broadband initiative. Recently the state launched an inquiry as […]
New Market Fire Rescue Responds To Trailer Fire Sunday Afternoon
Shortly after noon (12:38 pm) on Sunday, January, 3, 2016, the New Market Fire and Rescue were called to respond to a trailer fire at 2814 Persian Lane in New Market, TN. A total of 24 firefighters, three engines, two tankers and a support vehicle were engaged and had the fire under control by 1:06 […]
Jefferson County Clerk to Expand Office Hours in 2016
The Jefferson County Clerk’s office will be expanding their hours of service starting Monday, January 4, 2016, to better accommodate the public. Jefferson County Clerk Frank Herndon announced the the change in hours just prior to the Christmas holiday break, stating that the new extended hours were in answer to requests from citizens that were […]
Is Carson-Newman’s Waiver Another Tennessee Promise Broken?
A recent decision by Carson-Newman University to seek and obtain a waiver for Title IX has raised concerns regarding funding from the State of Tennessee. Recently, the university initiated an associates degree, two year program, to tap into Tennessee Promise funds, which are provided by Tennessee tax dollars. Though the Title IX waiver allows the […]
School Board Interviews Architects for White Pine Project
The Jefferson County School Board is one step closer to renovation of White Pine School, following last week’s School Board meeting. Five architect firms gave presentations and participated in a question and answer session with Board Members, as the Board worked to determine their top choices for architectural services for the White Pine project. Each […]
Actions of Baneberry Under Investigation
At the request of the District Attorney General’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, the State of Tennessee Comptroller’s Office initiated an investigation into actions of both current and former management and staff for the City of Baneberry. The scope of the investigation spanned the time from July 1, 2013 to May 31, 2015. […]
