Jefferson County Honors Stanley Wilder and Tommy Love With Resolution
Two distinguished residents of Jefferson County were recognized posthumously during the quarterly meeting of the Jefferson County Commission. Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts read Honorary Resolutions for Stanley Wilder and Tommy Love aloud to the public and sitting commissioners. Both Mr. Wilder and Mr. Love were represented by family members who accepted a copy of […]
County Positions To Pay Off Debt To Thwart Property Tax Increase
Jefferson County is positioning itself to pay off debt that would likely necessitate a significant property tax increase inside the next ten years if left unchecked. During the first quarterly meeting of 2023, the Jefferson County Commission approved a motion from the budget committee to use excess funds in the Debt Service account to pay […]
Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital Re-Locates To New Market, Jefferson County
Jefferson County welcomes Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital to the area. The long standing business recently re-located to New Market from Hamblen County, TN. Dr. Mackenzie Treece and staff had a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of their new facility. Attending the event were Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk, Kevin Poe, County Commission Chairman […]
Light Unexpected Snowfall Takes Heavy Toll On Lakeway Area
Following days of frigid temperatures, the East Tennessee Valley had unexpected snowfall Monday evening. Though the accumulations were generally light in the Lakeway area, a small amount of snow caused big problems on local roads. Because the precipitation was not expected, roads were not pretreated. Crews were out Monday evening salting and clearing the main […]
GOOD STUFF – Sense of Neighborly Fellowship
GOOD STUFF is a column sponsored by RESCUE 180, dedicated to spotlighting the good side of the news. Saturday marked the conclusion of Christmas Parade Season across Jefferson County. Starting the first Saturday in December to the last Saturday before Christmas Day, the streets of Jefferson County are lined with parade goers and participants. While […]
Happy Holidays from Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
A & B Termite & Pest Control Aaron’s Sales and Lease Abercrombie Rad. Consult. Acme Printing Company Ada Bea’s Boutique Advance Financial Affordable Storage Guys All Bright Hydro Pro Pressure Washing, LLC All Dogs Canine Care Center All Saints’ Episcopal School Allegra Print & Imaging / Signs Now Allied Behavioral Health Solutions ALPS Adult Day […]
VITAL POLICY – OPINION – Citizen Standing to Participate in Government, A Primer on the Tennessee Constitution
Nothing says your opinion doesn’t count like shutting down citizen comment at public meetings. If citizens wish to speak their mind at county commission, school board, or any subcommittee meeting of local government, they should be able to comment on any public policy issue. When the framers of the Tennessee Constitution included Section 23 under […]
Investigation Details Several Issues within Newport Utilities
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Authority Office of Inspector General, has completed an investigation into Newport Utilities (utilities) which provides electric, water, wastewater, and broadband services in the City of Newport and surrounding areas. Beginning in 2016, the utilities began installing a broadband system in its service area. As […]
STEPHANIE WOODS NAMED THE 2022 TONY CLARK AWARD RECIPIENT
The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference gathered in October for its annual fall conference. Among the proceedings of the three-day event is an opportunity for the state’s District Attorneys and their staffs to be recognized by the TNDAGC Executive Committee and their peers for accomplishments and service. Stephanie Gray Woods, the Administrative Assistant for 4th […]
House GOP reelects Jeremy Faison as caucus chairman
Members of the Tennessee House Republican Caucus unanimously reelected State Rep. Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, as caucus chairman for the 113th General Assembly during a biennial organizational meeting held in Buchanan, Tenn. on Nov.22. Faison, who will serve his third term as caucus chair, was instrumental in successfully guiding Republican members to victory in several competitive races on Nov. […]
Potential Bomb Threat At White Pine School Thursday – Statement of Situation from Jefferson County Schools
Statement on situation from Jefferson County Schools, Michelle Walker, Supervisor of Secondary Education and Assessment Around 2:30 today, prior to dismissal, White Pine School administrators were notified of a potential bomb threat. Out of an abundance of caution, students were evacuated to a safe location where they were dismissed by first by bus and then […]
Thank You To The Citizens Of Dandridge – Jeff Depew, Alderman
Thank you for your support and votes in this year’s election. It has been a pleasure to serve the Town of Dandridge and I look forward to continuing to serve in the position you have afforded me. Thank you to my wife Krissi Swann Depew, Son Jake Depew, Daughter-in-law Ashlin Thomas Depew, Mother-in-law Linda Swann […]
Optimus Health and Physical Therapy Center Opens In Dandridge
Optimus Health and Physical Therapy Center has opened a new location in Dandridge, Tennessee. A well recognized name in physical therapy in Jefferson City for many years, the additional new location at 118 East Meeting Street ( Suite A) in Dandridge provides the convenient option of an established practice to patients in the greater Dandridge […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County Commission Stands Up for Medical Freedom of Tennessee Guardsmen
When Captain Mickey Shelton signed up to serve in the Tennessee Army National Guard, he made a commitment to answer the call of duty to the state of Tennessee in times of crisis and natural disaster, and to defend the nation if deployed overseas. He never expected to fight his own government for medical freedom […]
Jeff Depew Seeks Re-Election For Dandridge Aldermen (City Council)
Jeff Depew, of 787 Cherokee Drive, Dandridge, announces his candidacy for the seat of Alderman (City Council) for the Town of Dandridge. Jeff is currently a member of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, serving his first full term on the Board. In his time as Alderman for the Town of Dandridge, Depew has supported […]
