Gov. Bill Lee Announces $14.8 Million in Broadband Accessibility Grants
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced $14.8 million in broadband accessibility grants that will expand broadband service to more than 8,300 households and businesses in 17 counties across Tennessee. “I am pleased to announce that we are getting our rural areas up to speed and expanding broadband in the areas that need it most,” said Lee. […]
Lady Vols Earn 38th Straight NCAA Bid
The only program to appear in every NCAA Tournament, the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team learned it had been awarded its 38th consecutive postseason bid Monday when the bracket was revealed at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The Lady Vols (19-12) are seeded No. 11 in the Albany Region. UT will face No. 6 […]
When it Comes to Monarchs, Fall Migration Matters
Scientists studying monarch butterflies have traditionally focused on two sources for their decline – winter habitat loss in Mexico and fewer milkweed plants in the Midwest. New research conducted by Michigan State University and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, however, shows that a critical piece of the butterfly’s annual cycle was missing […]
Multi Sports Field Topic of Discussion at School Board Meeting
Jefferson County High School is on its way to an athletic facility upgrade that will answer the needs of several student athletes, as well as putting Title IX concerns to rest. Thursday, March 14, 2019, the Jefferson County School Board met in a Work Session/Voting meeting at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The School Board […]
Consumers Must Be Wary of Flood-Damaged Vehicles After Disaster
As Tennessee property owners recover from February’s heavy flooding and severe weather, the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission, which is part of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Regulatory Boards, reminds consumers to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles that will likely be popping up for sale. After a flood or natural disaster, […]
Vols Earn Number 2 Seed in NCAA Tournament, Will Face Colgate
Hours after playing in the SEC Tournament Championship game, Tennessee learned its NCAA Tournament draw Sunday. The Volunteers (29-5) earned a program-best No. 2 seed for the third time ever (also in 2006 and 2008) and will travel to Columbus, Ohio. Tennessee’s first-round opponent in South Region action is 15th-seed Colgate on Friday. Two days […]
ADA Compliance Plan on December Deadline
American Disabilities Act compliance deadline is looming on the horizon for Jefferson County, as well as other counties across the state. With an eye on a December 2019 deadline from Tennessee Department of Transportation for total County compliance, for both County and Schools, Jefferson County Facilities Director David Longmire addressed the issue with the Jefferson […]
Budget Committee Allows Dip into Landfill Funds Despite Ongoing Deficit
Despite an on going audit finding in excess of $3 million dollars deficit for Landfill post closure costs, the Jefferson County Budget Committee recently approved the use of around $588,000. The monies are to be used for excavation and engineering services for a Class III Cell B Closure at the Jefferson County Landfill. The post […]
AG Slatery Urges Congress to Take Action Against Robocalls
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today urged the U.S. Senate to enact the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, legislation to curb illegal robocalls and spoofing. A coalition of 54 attorneys general, led by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon J. […]
Low Unemployment Continues Across Much of Tennessee in January
Statistics released Thursday by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) show 67 of the state’s 95 counties continued to experience unemployment rates below 5 percent during the first month of 2019. The January unemployment rate is 5 percent or greater in the remaining 28 Tennessee counties. Williamson County has the lowest unemployment […]
JCHS Announces Proposed Design for New Leroy Shannon Field
Jefferson County Schools is excited to announce, and share with the community, the proposed design of Leroy Shannon Field on the campus of JCHS. The renovations include a synthetic game field, new track, new tennis courts, upgrades at the softball facility, and an expanded natural grass practice field. JCHS Athletic Director – Mr. Randy Rogers […]
Chesnut Hill Road Closed Due to Rockslide
State Route 92, known as Chesnut Hill Road in Southern Jefferson County is temporarily closed due to a rockslide. The damage is located near Lake Breeze Drive. TDOT estimates that the road will remain closed until around 4 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday
Winter is coming to an end, and already shades of green are popping up all around East Tennessee. With the coming warmer temperatures, budding trees, and splashes of color from spring flowers, comes another thing, Daylight Savings Time. Beginning during World War I, Daylight Savings Time was implemented in the U.S. and other European countries […]
Representative Andrew Farmer To Carry Legislation On Behalf Of House Leadership, Governor Bill Lee
House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant (R-Rossville) today announced that State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) has been chosen as a co-prime sponsor to shepherd House Bill 942 through the legislative process on behalf of Republican leadership. The measure is part of Governor Lee’s legislative package for the year, which is traditionally sponsored by the House Majority […]
