School Budget To Go To County Commission
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners met Thursday, May 15, 2014 in the library at the Patriot Academy. Absent from Roll Call were Board members Vines and Rogers. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Potts and, following the Pledge of Allegiance, the night’s agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting were […]
Cruisin’ & Groovin’ Saturday in Historic Town Square
The Historic Town Square was rockin’ in Dandridge on Saturday, as Cruisin’ and Groovin’ came to town. Antique cars lined the streets and antique car lovers strolled the sidewalks perusing the beauties. Music of the era added to the feel and the almost postcard atmosphere that gave a nod to an era when timed moved […]
Historic Tennessee Crop To Thrive Again – Governor Haslam Signs HEMP Bill
The State of Tennessee has opened the doors for the Department of Agriculture to issue license for industrial hemp farming in the Volunteer State. Long considered an viable alternative to other sources of fiber and cellulose, HB 2445 introduced by District 11 Representative Faison and Companion SB 2495 introduced by Senator Niceley effectively divorced industrial […]
Domestic Call Turns Meth Bust for Dandridge Police Department
According to Dandridge Chief of Police Carson Williams, at approximately 2:35 pm on May 14, 2014, Sgt. Donald Fair and Officer Shane Hanshew, of the Dandridge Police Department, responded to a 911 call of domestic disturbance at 591 Joshua Dr. in Dandridge. Upon arriving at the scene the officers noticed two individuals running from the […]
Meeting Government First Hand
Jimmy Duncan, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District, including most of Jefferson County, visited around 50 Jefferson County High School students on Monday, May 12, 2014. These students were from Mr. Pulliam’s and Mr. Braun’s U.S. Government classes. They met in the newly renovated Media Center at JCHS. The opportunity emerged from a student […]
Fire and Water Do Mix
The Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Dandridge Water Department will be teaming up to insure the capacity and usability of fire hydrants in the County seat. Town Administrator Melissa Peagler said in an interview on Friday that jurisdiction and the parameters of testing have been in question and many of the local […]
School Board Seeks New Attorney
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Called Meeting prior to their Regular Work Session on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Under New Business, Jefferson County Finance Director Helton recommended that […]
Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen Work Session
The Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in a regular work session on May 6, 2014 at the Dandridge Public Works Facility. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George Gantte. The board had several items to discuss on the agenda, beginning with three items concerning the Beer Board. The board […]
Fire Chiefs Meet To Discuss Needs
The Jefferson County Fire Chief’s Association hosted an informational meeting on Saturday to address the importance of keeping updated equipment and other issues integral to First Responders. Congressman Jimmy Duncan, State Representative Jeremy Faison and Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri were in attendance, as well as local First Responders. The meeting was held at the […]
Jefferson County Voters Give Nod To Incumbents
Jefferson County gave the nod to incumbents yesterday, when citizens went to the polls to cast their ballots in the Primary Election. Sheriff G.W. (Bud) McCoig received 53.54% of the vote, besting his opponent, David Davenport, with a 4338 to 3753 spread. McCoig will be unopposed in the General Election, therefore he will serve a […]
EDOC Projected Expenditures High
The Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee has turned in its funding request from the 2014-2015 fiscal year budget. In documents provided to the Jefferson County Budget Committee, EDOC requested $180,000 in funding from the County, which was level to the funding provided in the current year’s budget. The allocation request estimated operating expenses for […]
Early Voting Numbers Best 2010
Candidates for the May election cycle have been campaigning in full force for several weeks. Early voting ended on May 1, 2014 with the main office, satellite offices and absentee votes coming in at a count of 4466. Of that number, 126 were absentee votes. According to Charles Gibson, Administrator of Elections for the Jefferson […]
National Day of Prayer Observed
Jefferson County celebrated Nation Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1, 2014, with several events across the County. As has become an annual tradition, the Dandridge Ministerial Association hosted a noontime service on the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Dandridge. Lending their vocals to the service were Nancy Longmire and Tammy Mouchet. […]
State and Local Dignitaries Visit Parrott-Wood Library for Grant Presentation
Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, presented the Parrott-Wood Library and County Mayor, Alan Palmieri, a $5,000.00 check to be used for fixtures for the new edition at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library. This is a matching State grant that will provide a total of $10, 000 towards the fixtures of the new edition at Parrott-Wood Library. Mr. […]
JCHS Auditorium Named ‘James D. Swann Performing Arts Center’
The Jefferson County School Board officially named the new Jefferson County High School auditorium the James D. Swann Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 24, 2014. School Board Members unanimously approved the Motion of Board Member Randy Bradley and 2nd of Judy Cavanah to name the new addition after the former Jefferson County High School […]
