Dog Days Could Be Danger Days Of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer are back and temperatures are reaching the red numbers, as July arrives in East Tennessee. Fun and sun is wonderful for humans but it is not so enjoyable for our canine counterparts. Dogs do not react as well in extreme temperatures as we do and it is important for pet […]
$666,303 Found But Not Fully Utilized – Committee Sits on $2.35 Property Tax
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held a meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Blevins and Cureton (Turner). Following a Motion from Committee Member Carmichael and 2nd from Committee Member Akard, the Minutes were […]
Commission Ties Up Amendments
The Jefferson County Commission held a Called Meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Patterson, Blevins, Tucker, Barriero and Cureton. With a Motion from Commissioner Estes and 2nd from Commissioner Carmichael, the Interlocal Cooperation […]
Wetekam Monofilaments USA Comes to Dandridge
Wetekam Monofilaments USA, LP announced today that it has purchased a 93,000 square foot facility in the Jefferson County Industrial Park in Dandridge, TN where it will manufacture industrial monofilament yarns through a high tech extrusion process. The company plans to hire 32 workers and invest several million dollars. “We are excited about expanding to […]
Annual Field Day This Weekend
Once again, the Jefferson County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (JCARES) has placed first in Tennessee, first in their Division (Arkansas, Louisiana , Mississippi and Tennessee) and tenth in the US based on 2013 Simulated Emergency Test (SET) results as reported by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). The ARRL is the National Association for Amateur […]
New Jefferson City Library Groundbreaking
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Jefferson City Library was held Monday morning. Jefferson City Mayor Mark Potts welcomed all and thanked them for their attendance and support. He then asked Council Member Mitch Cain to open the ceremony in a prayer of dedication. Mayor Potts recognized key people in attendance. Doug Refitt, Library Board […]
School Board To Send Balanced Budget To Committee
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Meeting on June 24, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Potts Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Jarnigan, Vines and Lowery. The Agenda was Approved with a Motion from Board Member Bradley and 2nd from Board […]
The Lake Will Shake Afterall! – Shakin’ The Lake Firework Show Is Back On
Shakin’ the Lake, a popular, annual fireworks event that takes place at The Point Marina and is viewed by hundreds of visitors from various locations, including the Dandridge Dike, is back on. According to Eva Talley, of The Point, public interest in saving the event was high and some local business owners willingly contributed to […]
League of Women Voters Candidate Debate
The Jefferson County League of Women Voters hosted a Candidate Debate and Forum for the August 7, 2014 election, on June 19, 2014 in the Ted Russell Building on Carson Newman University Campus. Due to the number of potential candidates the decision was made to split the group into two rooms, with candidates from Commission […]
Welcome First Day Of Summer
Those that have witnessed the traffic on the area lakes might be hard to convince but today is actually the first day of summer 2014. The calendar says that summer is finally upon us, as of June 21, 2014. Mother Nature, however, has been sending soaring temperatures to the region for several weeks. Saturday is […]
Daryle Keck To Serve As Interim President And CEO Of Chamber
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Daryle Keck will serve as interim President and CEO of the Chamber until a full-time replacement is announced. Mr. Keck served as Chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors during 2012 and 2013 and is familiar with the Chamber programs such […]
Gang Members Hit Jeffco Pharmacy, Dandridge Police Make Quick Arrest
Three suspects were arrested early Wednesday morning, June 18, 2014, for Burglarizing JEFFCO Drugs Pharmacy. Shortly after midnight, Dandridge Police was dispatched to JEFFCO Drugs , located at 127 W. Meeting Street in Dandridge, to investigate an alarm in progress, as well as a witness call in advising that the witness had observed three people […]
Possible $2.35 Tax Rate – $666,303 Found
The Jefferson Count Budget Committee met for their Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget Session on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Following an extensive wait for a quorum, the meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Blevins and Dockery. With a Motion from Committee […]
County Commission Declines To Approve Urban Growth Extensions
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Monthly Session on Monday, June 16, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Barreiro. With a Motion from Commissioner Akard and 2nd from Commissioner Turner the Minutes were Approved. Five citizens […]
Evelyn Griffin Announces 5th District County Commission Candidacy
Evelyn Griffin is annoucing her candidacy for a seat in representing the 5th District as a Jefferson County Commissioner. As a long time resident of Jefferson County she believes that, “Jefferson County is the kind of place that people and businesses should want to move to.” She also believes that thanks to her work in […]
Home Invasion Investigation Still Ongoing
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary turned home invasion that occurred last week in the Hart Road area of Jefferson County. According to information provided by Jefferson County Sheriff G.W. “Bud” McCoig, Mary Breeden awoke in the early morning hours to find an unknown male in her home. When she confronted the […]