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 […]
School Board End Of Year Recognitions
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Voting Session on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Potts Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. Director’s Art Gallery Winners were recognized, as were the Jefferson County High School Girl’s […]
Tax Reappraisal Notices To Arrive Soon
The Jefferson County Property Assessor’s Office has released information regarding reappraisal notices. According to Susan Gass, Property Assessor, the reappraisal notices will be mailed today, Friday, from Nashville and could begin arriving in mailboxes as soon as Saturday. Beginning on Monday, April 28, 2014, property owners can stop by the Jefferson County Property Assessor’s Office, […]
SOFAH Meets To Discuss Transparency And Open Government
The Save Our Farms and Homes organization met this week to discuss a transparency and open records lawsuit filed by a section of its members against the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, EDOC and the Jefferson County Commission. Attorney Scott Hurley, who has served as legal council for the group since their organization last year […]
Industrial Development Board Hosts TVA Presentation
The Industrial Development Board hosted an informational presentation ED101:The Fundamentals of Economic Development, which was presented by TVA Economic Development Group. Representative Millie Calloway gave an overview of the components that create the most opportunity for economic development and the areas of economic development that comprise successful economic outcomes for the community. Calloway stated that […]
No Budging By Budget Committee Regarding Non-Profits
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met in continuation of the budgeting process on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Griffith Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery (Commissioner Tucker sitting in), Maples, Mills (Patterson sitting in) and Blevins. Upon a Motion from Akard and 2nd […]
Motion To Equalize Benefits Fails In Commission
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, April 21, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery and Barriero. Upon a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from Commissioner Turner the Minutes of the […]
AEC urges its members to take action to protect affordable electric rates
It takes all of about one minute. And it might just make a big difference when it comes to your future electric bills. That’s the message Appalachian Electric Cooperative is trying to spread to as many of the utility’s 45,000 member-consumers as possible. “It’s really important to get the word out to those we serve,” […]
Jason Randolph Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County General Sessions Court Judge
Dandridge attorney Jason Randolph has announced his candidacy for Jefferson County General Sessions Court Judge in the May 6th Republican primary. Randolph is the only veteran running for the position having served in the United States Marine Corps infantry. During his service he was deployed to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Storm where he earned […]
