Two Charged In Altercation At Field Of Dreams
Two women were arrested last week in conjunction with an incident involving a stabbing at the Field of Dreams, located in Dandridge. According to arrest reports, Tina Gilliam, of 757 E. Meeting Street, Dandridge, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, one count of simple assault and reckless endangerment involving a deadly weapon. Dorothy […]
Lake Levels Result Of Deficit Of Rain, Not TVA Pull Down
Local lake levels appear to be dropping and, as the last large lake recreation days approach, some are concerned that Labor Day boating could be shallow. TVA Representative Hopson stated that TVA is maintaining its commitment to keeping water levels up until after the Labor Day weekend. He contributed the seemingly low levels to a […]
Construction Controversy – Who Picks Up The Tab?
A disagreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation could leave the Town of Dandridge and Jefferson Cocke Utility paying the tab for road work associated with a combined Dandridge Water Department and Jefferson Cocke Utility project. Members of the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen were informed last week that a representative of Jefferson Cocke […]
How important are school fees
Schools are back in session and Jefferson County parents are busy with the annual paperwork. A part of the start of the year costs for parents are annual school fees. While fees are not mandated by the State or Federal government, they are an important resource that keeps the classrooms stocked with essentials that help […]
Jefferson County Given 3 Star Status
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development today announced 85 out of 95 counties have been awarded ThreeStar status. In addition, since the ThreeStar community development program began requiring eligible communities to create and maintain a County Audit Committee in January 2013, the number of counties with Audit Committees has increased substantially. As of […]
Waterfront At Forefront Of Dandridge Council
The Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen held their regular voting meeting, following a Public Hearing and Beer Board meeting, at the Public Works Building in Dandridge on August 12, 2014. No citizens appeared to speak at the Pubic Hearing concerning an ordinance to restrict the location for the sale of fireworks. The […]
TDH Protecting Tennesseans from Emerging Diseases
Protecting people from infectious diseases is a vital part of the mission of the Tennessee Department of Health, and TDH works around the clock to prepare for, respond to and protect people in the state from diseases both familiar and new to Tennessee. TDH has plans in place to respond to emerging diseases such as […]
They’re Back!!
After a two and ½ month hiatus, Jefferson County students will have their first full day of class on Monday morning, August 11, 2014. Teachers returned to work on the first day of August and students went for a couple of hours on Friday to pick up necessary paperwork. As with any new school year, […]
The Results Are In
The August 7th election totals are in and changes are on tap for much of the County Commission, though the top elected position will not change in Jefferson County. For the second straight election, early and absentee totals bested Election Day votes with early voting coming in at 3417 and Election Day bringing in 3212 […]
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE
On Friday, August 8th, Jefferson County High School students will attend school until 10:30. They will meet in their homerooms beginning at 8:20. At Patriot Academy, students will report to the gym upon arriving there. When sophomores arrive at the main campus, they will report to the lower level of the gymnasium for orientation. Juniors […]
Citizens Make Permanent Commitment to Support Good Health in Jefferson County with $12.3 Million Endowment at East Tennessee Foundation
In January, the Jefferson Memorial Foundation board of directors and the Jefferson City and Jefferson County governments voted to establish the Jefferson Memorial Foundation Fund (JMFF) at East Tennessee Foundation (ETF). The purpose of the fund is to provide a permanent resource that supports the good health of Jefferson County citizens. With approval in June […]
July 31 Officially Billy Mitchell Day In Jefferson County
After a long career in public service for Jefferson County, Billy Mitchell has retired. Mitchell is a veteran employee with 39 years of dedication to the people of Jefferson County, as well as his fellow co workers, and they were pleased to be able to send him off with a luncheon on Thursday, Billy’s last […]
Early Voting Closes Low – August 7, 2014 Last Chance To Pull Levers
Twenty one County Commission seats are up for appointment in the August 7, 2014 election cycle. Beyond the unopposed positions, the office of Jefferson County Mayor is also contested and judicial retention is a hot topic in some areas of the State, through it doesn’t seem to be driving voters to the polls in Jefferson […]
“Basketball Doesn’t Build Character, It Reveals It”
Jefferson County High School longtime Assistant Basketball Coach John Hill unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014. Hill was a life long native of Jefferson County where he was a member of the Dandridge community. Born on May 6, 1945, John and his late brother, Edd, resided for many years with his Aunt Daisy […]
