Accident Shuts Down Interstate
Travelers on both East and Westbound I-40 found themselves in a traffic quagmire on Monday morning following a traffic accident that effectively shut down the Interstate between Jefferson County and Sevier County. According to information provided by Tennessee Department of Transportation, the incidents are not expected to be cleared until around 2pm, leaving travelers stranded […]
Same Sex Marriage in Jefferson County?
While many counties in Tennessee and across the nation are embroiled in a do we or don’t we debate regarding the June 26, 2015 Supreme Court decision to allow same sex marriage, the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office has yet to see their first gay couple seeking a marriage license. Frank Herndon, Jefferson County Court Clerk, […]
Probably Not This Year
After several years of debate, it appears that residents who travel across the “green bridge” which connects Dandridge to Chestnut Hill will have to wait a little bit longer for construction to start on a new, wider bridge. Though it was planned to have bids go out earlier this summer and for construction to begin […]
New Principal Named for Talbott Elementary School
Talbott Elementary School will have a new principal when classes start in August. With the transfer of former principal Amy Sharp to Coordinator of Instructional Technology and PDC, the Department of Education had an opening for a new leader of the Wildcats. According to the Director of Human Resources for Jefferson County School, Carol Baker, […]
Personnel Committee Begins Search for Veteran Services Officer
The Jefferson County Personnel Committee met last week, with the major item on the agenda being the recommendation of a replacement for former Veteran’s Services Officer Matt Underwood. Three of the five committee members were present: Chairman Russel Turner, Bob Beeler, and Rob Blevins. Chairman Turner, a retired veteran of military service, noted that, due […]
1st Day of New Wheel Tax
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 marked the first day of the new wheel tax in Jefferson County, which was increased from $25 to $50 during the recent budgeting process. Jefferson County Clerk, Frank Herndon, said Wednesday afternoon that the change had been largely well received and that most people were amicable regarding the increase. Herndon stated […]
Cline Assistant Principal at JCHS – Sharp Leaves Talbott
The Jefferson County School Board hosted their Regular Meeting on June 29, 2015 at the Central Office. Chairman Jarnigan Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. With a Motion from Board Member Cavanah and 2nd from Board Member Potts, and an addition of a letter from Travelers […]
Commission Overrides Veto – Budget Stands
In their final meeting of the fiscal year 2014/2015, which ended July 1, 2015, the Jefferson County Commission voted 13-7 to override the Mayor’s veto of the 2015/2016 budget. With the override, the budget will stand as it was presented earlier this month, to include deep cuts to County departments and non profits but with […]
Finance Director Potts Expects County and School Roll Overs
General Housekeeping was the order of the day for the Jefferson County Budget Committee, as they met for the last time in the fiscal year 2014/2015. Meeting before a Called Meeting of the Jefferson County Commission on Monday, June 29, 2015, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse, the Budget Committee addressed end of year County […]
Mayor Deems Budget Politically Motivated – Financially Unstable
As promised, Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri delivered his veto of the fiscal year 2015-16 budget on Friday morning. In a recent interview with the Post, Mayor Palmieri had stated his intent to exercise his right to veto, declaring the document to be fiscally irresponsible. Deep cuts to county departments and non-profits, as well as a […]
Dandridge Rumblings Man-Made, Not Natural
Many residents in the area of Dandridge proper were startled late Friday morning by a loud rumbling that was accompanied by the ground shaking. The incident took place around 11:50 am and quickly social media, as well as phone lines and email of town support offices, began to light up with questions regarding the brief […]
June Jubilee Returns To Dandridge
June Jubilee made its first appearance in Historic Dandridge in several years on Saturday, June 20, 2015. The streets of the historic town square were packed early, as locals and visitors came out in abundance to welcome the beloved street fair back to Town. More than 50 vendors were on hand offering everything from delicious […]
2nd Annual Lakeside Of The Smokies Triathlon
The second annual Lakeside of the Smokies Triathlon took place on Saturday, June 11, 2015. New to the event this year was the opportunity to sign up for an abbreviated, yet still challenging, sprint course. Those that opted for the traditional Olympic course spent the early hours of Saturday morning swimming .9 miles on beautiful […]
11-9 Vote No Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Carmichael. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Dockery. Commissioner McGraw addressed a letter that was received by Commissioners but was not signed and requested that […]
Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri Calls Press Conference
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri held a press conference on Monday morning, June 15, 2015 to address the budget crisis facing Jefferson County. Palmieri stated that though he has historically been included on the agenda for comments, he discovered that he has been left off the agenda for the voting meeting that is to take place […]
