Ice Storm Causes Outages And Closings
Winter weather conditions have caused problems across Tennessee. In Jefferson County, ice has been the main culprit for slippery roads and downed trees. The local area was doused with sleet, light snow and freezing rain for the better part of 24 hours, beginning on Monday morning, February 16, 2015. Though initially it appeared that the […]
Dandridge Police Department Installs “Drug Take Back Box”
On Feb 10, 2015 the Dandridge Police Department began utilizing a new strategy to fight the growing prescription pill abuse epidemic in East Tennessee: a “Drug Take Back” program. Citizens are encouraged to bring in excess medications and prescriptions that are no longer needed, or left behind by family members who have passed away, depositing […]
Rezone? Build? or Both?
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners held their work session on February 12, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman of the Board Jarnigan called the meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Vines. Sherry Dotson, Jefferson County School Transportation Supervisor, addressed the Board regarding challenges that bus drivers have […]
Jefferson County Fugitive Arrested For Stabbing Death In Whitesburg
On February 2, 2015, Officers Sam Cameron and Ethan Shults stopped a blue 350ZX Nissan at the 417 travel center off of Highway 92. The car was driven by Jesse Cole Marriman, 22, of Whitesburg, TN, and Heather Marie Smith, 26, of Morristown, TN. When officers Shults and Cameron questioned the couple, they received consent […]
Dandridge Board Of Mayor And Aldermen Approve 2015 Events Calendar
Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in the Dandridge Public Works Building. Preceding the voting meeting a Public Hearing was held regarding an application for off premise beer permit for Dollar General Store in Dandridge. No citizens requested to speak at the hearing. A representative of the applicant stated […]
County Personnel Policies To Be Topic of Discussion
Jefferson County’s Personnel Committee met for the first time since 2010 on Monday, February 9, 2015. Current members of the Committee include Commissioners Carmichael, Beeler, Turner, Blevins and Musick(absent). Following the election of Commissioner Turner as Chairman, Blevins as Vice Chairman and Musick as Secretary, the discussion turned to the responsibilities of the Committee. Without […]
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Presents Jefferson City Library $100,000 Check
Secretary of State Tre Hargett paid more than just a visit to Jefferson City Friday as he delivered a check for $100,000 to the Jefferson City Library currently under construction. City, County, and State officials gathered Friday at City Hall to officially receive the money and voice their support for a strong library facility […]
Budget Chairman Scarlett Addresses County Debt Issues
Recent actions by the Jefferson County Commission, as well as the fast approaching budget season, have brought serious questions to the forefront regarding the financial situation in Jefferson County. John Neal Scarlett is serving his second stint as Jefferson County Budget Committee Chairman (two years during his previous term) and will be leading the Committee […]
Jefferson County Chamber – Helton at the Helm
The new CEO of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is a familiar face in Jefferson County government. Darrell Helton took the helm of the Chamber on January 2, 2015, after nearly four years in service as the Finance Director of Jefferson County. When ask what motivated him to make the move, Helton said that […]
School Board Meets – Bradley & Jarnigan Appointed To Building Oversight Committee
The Jefferson County School Board met for their first meeting of 2015 on Thursday, January 22nd, in the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Jarnigan called the meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Rogers and Lowery. Director’s Gallery Art Winners for the first nine weeks were recognized. Jefferson Elementary School third […]
Widow Of Inmate Files Suit Against Jefferson County
A lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern Division of Tennessee at Knoxville regarding the death of Jeffrey Free, an inmate in the Jefferson County Jail. Donna Free, the wife of Jeffrey Free and the executor of his estate, is named as the Plaintiff, with the Defendants being Jefferson County […]
Jefferson County Republican Party Holds Mass Meeting
The Grand Old Party held their annual local convention on Saturday morning, January 24, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. State Representatives, Senator Frank Niceley, Representative Andrew Farmer and Representative Jeremy Faison were in attendance, as well as several local elected officials. Chancellor Telford Forgety offered the invocation and sitting Chairwoman Paula Gibson led […]
Wheel Tax: Yes, Bond Issue: Yes
The Jefferson County Commission held their first voting meeting of 2015 on Tuesday, January 20th in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. County Commission Chairman Carmichael called the meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Eslinger. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from Commissioner Tim Seals. One citizen addressed […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
A diverse crowd gathered on the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday morning to celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parading from the dike in Dandridge, marchers were led by the Jefferson County High School ROTC. Beyond the keynote address, Jefferson County High School students provided music for the […]
Budget Committee Meets For First Session In New Year
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met for their first session in the new year on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Scarlett called the meeting to order. With a Motion from Committee Member Tucker and 2nd from Committee Member Kesterson, the Minutes were Approved. Committee Member Seal made a Motion […]
