Where Your Tax Money Goes
Jefferson County is in the midst of budgeting season and there have been predictions from Jefferson County Director of Finance Helton that a tax increase is in the near future for Jefferson County property owners. Director Helton has expressed that the County Commission may be able to keep the amount of property tax increase lower […]
Carson-Newman WOV Announces “Back to the Creek Work Week”
Carson-Newman University’s Women of Vision announce its “Back to the Creek Work Week” from July 10 to 13. “Back to the Creek Week is a special opportunity for women who love Carson-Newman to make a positive impact,” said Kay O’Brien, the University’s first lady and president of Women of Vision. Women supporters and friends are […]
County Commission Votes on Audit Committee, Appointments, and Safety
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, June 17, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Blevins, Barreiro and Maples. Four set of Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Solomon and a 2nd […]
Commission Chairman Marty Mills Addresses County Financial Issues & Future Political Aspirations
Chairman of the Jefferson County Commission, Marty Mills, addressed some of the issues that are facing the Commission during the next several weeks, as they seek to establish a budget for fiscal year 2013-2014. With the deadline for budget approval looming, Chairman Mills and the Commission are readying for some long evenings crunching numbers to […]
Renovations Officially Under Way With Groundbreaking Ceremony At JCHS
Jefferson County Director of Schools, Dr. Charles Edmonds, members of the Jefferson County School Board, County Commissioners, local dignitaries and members of the public attended a ground breaking ceremony at Jefferson County High School Friday morning. The ceremony was the official start of extensive renovations to the Jefferson County High School Main Campus. Jefferson County’s […]
Budget Committee – SROs Are In – DOE Health Benefits & Personnel Possibly On The Line
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Baxley, Cureton and Blevins. Sitting in for Committee Member Maples was Commissioner Kesterson. Meeting Minutes, as amended, were Approved following a […]
Commission Prepares for Next Week’s Vote
The Jefferson County Commission met for a Work Session on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. One citizen spoke in opposition to Resolution 2013-03 concerning establishing regulations regarding Cadaver research uses and facilities in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Zoning Director Tim Seals addressed the Commission, as well as Planning Commission Chairman […]
Nominating Committee To Recommend Appointments For IDB
The Jefferson County Nominating Committee met on Monday, June 10, 2013 to consider recommendations for three committees that currently have open or expired positions. Nominating Committee Chairman Tucker and committee members vetted interested applicants for the AG Committee, the Library Board and the Industrial Development Board. After consideration, the Nominating Committee will recommend that citizens […]
Projected Intermodal Costs To County Unavailable At Current Stage
The Jefferson County Public Service Committee met on Monday, June 10, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Tabor. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Carmichael. Chairman Tabor informed the Committee that he had taken questions submitted by Committee Members and citizens to a representative […]
Jefferson County Budget Committee
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, June 10, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith, Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Carmichael. Following a successful Motion by Committee Member Mills and 2nd by Committee Member Maples to approve the Minutes, the Committee […]
Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment Resumes, Offers Payments For Wildlife Habitat
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has been informed that theU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently resumed opportunities to enroll new land in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and to re-enroll existing CRP contracts that are scheduled to expire in 2013. Enrollment had ceased when Congress failed to pass new “Farm Bill” legislation to replace […]
TWRA Annual Fishing Derby A Big Splash With Local Youth
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency held their annual free fishing day on Saturday, June 8, 2013. To spark interest for young fishermen, TWRA held its other annual event, the Kids Fishing Derby, at a stocked pond on the Wells House property. Families came out to cast their lines, in hopes of landing the big one. TWRA […]
School Board Revises Budget To Present To Committee
The Jefferson County School Board held a Called Meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Mount Horeb Elementary School. All School Board Members were present for Roll Call. Board Members approved, with a Motion from Cavanah and 2nd from Lowery, one General and one Federal Budget Amendment. The thrust of the meeting centered around the […]
Memorial Day Weekend Free of Boating-Related Fatalities for Third Consecutive Year
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reporting that there were no boating-related fatalities reported over the 2013 Memorial Day holiday weekend. It marks the third consecutive year that the unofficial weekend start to the summer boating season has been free of boating fatalities. During the Memorial Day holiday period from Friday, May 24 through Monday, […]
Budget Committee – Motion To Withhold Chamber Funding Until Open Books for Public View Voted Down
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, June 3, 2013 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. Commissioner Turner sat in for Cureton. Two citizens addressed the Committee regarding public funds directed to the Jefferson County […]
Lease Language Hanging Point On Parrott-Wood Library
The Facilities Committee met on Monday evening, June 3, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Information regarding a lease agreement between County and the Parrott Family, who own the property that houses the Parrott-Wood Library in Strawberry Plains, was presented to the Committee. In a previous meeting, the agreement had been approved by the […]
