Area Students Compete in the Modern Woodmen School Speech Contest
On Tuesday and Wednesday area students competed in a county/district speech contest sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America at the Jefferson County Rescue Squad Building. The two day event hosted students from all over the county that had already won first, second, or third place in their local-level contests. This year’s topic, hunger in America, […]
County Complex Dies In Committee
In a 2-3 vote, the Jefferson County Facilities Committee declined to proceed with a proposed County Complex that would see the County government offices moved from their current location in downtown Dandridge. Following discussion on the proposed County Complex, Committee Member David Gaut offered a motion to proceed with the concept of a County Complex, […]
Patriots Secure Two More Dominating Wins
In the second game of a double header against Seymour, the Jefferson County Patriots hosted the Seymour Eagles at Patriot Field. After loosing the first game of the series against the Eagles, the Patriots needed to put another game in the win column. The Patriots scored first, in the bottom of the first, with a […]
Smokies Ballpark Holds Open House
Smokies Stadium kicked off their 2016 baseball season with their annual Fandemonium. Fans were treated to special previews of all the new changes going on at the stadium for all to enjoy. Complete with new between inning games, all new snacks, and a new partnership with Knoxville’s Tom and Chi, the 2016 season is all […]
Patriots Protect Home Field from Greeneville’s Green Devils
In an incredible field effort against the Greeneville Green Devils on Friday Night, the Jefferson County Patriots would add another win to their season, as they hosted Greeneville at Patriot Field. The Patriots got off to an early lead in the bottom of the first as both Trevor Whitley and Jacob Rogers would tag home, thanks to […]
Commissioner Seal Speaks Out On Building New County Complex & EDOC / Chamber Cost Effectiveness
Commissioner David Seal, District 9 writes: Two current issues come to mind that I consider newsworthy with respect to Jefferson County Government, one is the Facilities Committee Meeting this Thursday at 10:30 AM. The other is the CHAMBER/EDOC issue of cost-effectiveness. Both of these issues raise important questions for county residents and elected officials. County […]
Tennessee Guard Helicopter Proves Key Factor in Mountain Rescue
The type of medical helicopter that normally flies into Knoxville’s Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital heliport is a UT Lifestar bird, but yesterday the heliport was reminiscent of a scene from MASH. A HH-60 Blackhawk assigned to the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 1-169 Medevac unit landed at Fort Sander’s after rescuing a 66 year old man […]
JCHS Honors Students with ACT Luncheon
Faculty from Jefferson County High School served and honored students with an ACT luncheon Friday afternoon. The lunch was for for senior students garnering a minimum composite score of 21 on the ACT, the curriculum-and standards-based assessment used to measure college readiness. Students earning a score of 21 or better on the ACT are eligible […]
Jefferson County FCE Hosts Annual Quilt Show and Bed Turning
The Jefferson County FCE hosted their annual Quilt Show and Bed Turning Tuesday afternoon at First Baptist Church in Dandridge. The show featured handmade quilts of many different categories from all over the county. The FCE (Family and Community Education) has been an organized club across the state of Tennessee for over seventy-five years. They […]
Patriots Steal a Win from Chiefs, 8-7
The Jefferson County Patriots faced off against the Cherokee High School Chiefs Tuesday night in Dumplin Valley. After a hard 2-1 loss the night before in Rogersville, the Patriots headed back to JCHS to keep the Chiefs from getting the best of them once again. Cherokee got off to a quick start, drawing hits off of pitcher […]
Local Sharon Manning Brings Back Gardening Techniques Of Yesteryear
The Dandridge General Store is excited to announce that local artist Sharon Manning will be offering classes in several areas to the community, starting in April. Manning, who is well known for her extraordinary baskets, will be bringing both product and expertise to the Dandridge General Store. Though her lovely and practical baskets are her […]
Budget Committee Has Long Night with Little Action
The Jefferson County Budget Committee got their first look at budget requests for the fiscal year 2016/17 on Tuesday evening, as non profits and capital projects presented their requests. Despite a lengthy meeting, few motions for action made it to the floor and most items were postponed. Budget Committee Members did give the nod to […]
Fake Cancer Charities Shutdown, Leader Agrees to Lifetime Ban
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery, III, along with the Federal Trade Commission and agencies from all 50 states have obtained a permanent injunction to dissolve two nationwide sham cancer charities and ban their president from profiting from any charity fundraising in the future under a settlement filed in […]
Consumer Affairs Warns About IRS Scammers Threatening Residents
As Tax Day (April 18) approaches, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Consumer Affairs Division is warning Middle Tennessee consumers to be on alert for swindlers who make unsolicited phone calls to consumers and claim to represent the IRS. Once the scammers have unsuspecting consumers on the phone, they may threaten customers with […]
Cobble Resigns to Join Quarles in Maryville
In a team meeting Tuesday morning, Jefferson County football players got some unexpected news; Kenny Cobble, head coach, announced that he had accepted a position to serve under George Quarles at Maryville High School. “He spoke to me on Monday about what was going to happen,” Randy Rogers, Athletic Director for Jefferson County High School, said in an interview […]
Limited Edition 100th Anniversary Of The National Park Service Commemorative Coins Now Available For Purchase: Potential for Millions of Dollars in National Park Support
The National Park Foundation, the National Park Service, and the United States Mint announced today that limited edition coins honoring the National Park Service Centennial are now available for purchase online at catalog.usmint.gov/coins/commemoratives and today only at National Mall and Memorial Parks near the Lincoln Memorial. The coins will be available at participating park locations across the […]
