Freshman Commissioners – First Work Session
A new class of County Commissioners took their first steps in public office on Monday, September 10,2018, as the Jefferson County Commission held its first Work Session since the August elections that placed nine new commissioners at the table. Because officers cannot be elected until the first voting meeting, which will take place next week, […]
Late Fall In Tennessee Could Make Bassmaster Open On Douglas Lake Challenging
When it comes to the lakes operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, timing is usually vital to the quality of fishing. On Douglas Lake, in particular, “timing” can be a relative term. This year’s Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open on Douglas Lake is actually taking place a week later than last year’s Open on […]
Vols Cruise Past Bucks for Pruitt’s First Win
Jeremy Pruitt earned his first win as a collegiate head coach in dominant fashion as the Tennessee Volunteers defeated in-state foe ETSU 59-3 Saturday evening at Neyland Stadium. “To me, I don’t see this any different than any game I’ve ever coached in,” Pruitt said. “I’m happy we won, and you’ll find out (about me) the […]
Patriots Raid the Hornets 28-3
On a hot September Friday night, the Jefferson County Patriots took to Leroy Shannon Field for the second time of the season. Still reeling from the home loss against Bearden, Jefferson County came on to the field looking for redemption. The Patriots came out on the field, donning the throwback red jerseys with gray pants, […]
AAP Issues Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2018-2019
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children ages 6 months and older receive a flu shot this season with the goal to provide the optimal protection against all strains of influenza, a serious illness resulting in a record number of pediatric deaths during this past year. The annual flu vaccine significantly reduces […]
Innovative Partnership is Key to Financing New Industry
“This unique funding partnership is a great example of how good things can happen when entities work together across conventional boundaries for the greater good of the local economy.” That’s the way Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) General Manager Greg Williams characterizes the innovative arrangement that is making it possible for a new industry to locate […]
Jefferson County Schools Receive Settlement For Building 8 Collapse
Thursday, August 30th the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners held a special called meeting and authorized the Director of Schools to work with the attorney representing Jefferson County, Mr. Albert Harb, to agree with Traveler’s Insurance on a final amount. Jefferson County Schools has received the final settlement check from Traveler’s Insurance Group in […]
Workers’ Compensation Scam Targets Tennessee Woman
The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is warning Tennesseans of a scam in which victims are contacted via Facebook Messenger and then asked to wire funds in order to receive money from a federal workers’ compensation program. The alleged scam artist, who used the account of an actual Facebook friend, recently contacted a Tennessee […]
Support Local Dairies, Look for New Tennessee Milk Logo
Consumers now have a way to know that their milk comes from Tennessee dairy farms with the new official Tennessee Milk logo. Milk labeled as Tennessee Milk must be entirely sourced, processed, and bottled in Tennessee. The program is administered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). “This logo allows consumers the opportunity to support […]
Tennessee AG Joins More Than a Dozen Other States Urging SCOTUS to Review Federal Decision Redefining “Sex” to Include “Transgender Status.”
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III has joined 15 other States asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals interpreting the term “sex” in federal antidiscrimination law to include transgender status. In Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. RG & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc., the Sixth Circuit […]
Campbell County Homicide Victim Identified After More Than Three Decades as a Result of TBI Investigation
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help in providing information about a homicide that took place more than 30 years ago. On January 1, 1985, TBI Special Agents were requested to work with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office in investigating the homicide of a female whose body was found along Interstate […]
Comptroller’s Office Creates New Maps that Highlight Land Use
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has launched a much-anticipated online tool that makes it easy to see how land is being used across the state of Tennessee. The Comptroller’s Land Use Model (LUM) will be a valuable resource for people working in economic and community development, urban planning, transportation development, and more. The online maps allow […]
Happy Labor Day 2018
As if we didn’t need another reminder that summer is coming to an end, we have officially arrived to the last unofficial weekend of summer. Which can only mean one thing, Labor Day has arrived. In case you missed it Labor Day is Monday September 3rd, 2018. So what actually is Labor Day? Believe it […]
Jordan Shines as Vols Fall to #17 West Virginia in Opener
Tennessee fell to No. 17 West Virginia, 40-14, to open the 2018 season Saturday in the Belk College Kickoff at Bank of America Stadium. The Volunteers now turn their focus to next Saturday’s home-opener against ETSU. Kickoff for that contest—which marks first-year UT head coach Jeremy Pruitt‘s Neyland Stadium debut—is set for 4 p.m. ET (SEC Network). […]
Patriots Mauled by Bulldogs 28-0
After two big wins on the road, the Jefferson County Patriots returned to their home field for the first time of the 2018 season. The Bearden Bulldogs traveled over from Knoxville to Leroy Shannon field, and gave the Patriots their first major challenge of the season. The night started off with Bearden kicking off to […]
Tennessee Occupational Employment and Wages – May 2017
Tennesseans took home a little more money in their paycheck last year according to the latest data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The median wage earned for all Tennessee occupations increased by 3.16 percent between May 2016 and May 2017 to $33,870. “It’s always a positive to see wages […]
