Rusty Wallace Breaks Ground in Dandridge
One of Jefferson County’s newest business hosted a ground breaking ceremony on Friday, August 22, 2015. Rusty Wallace Ford is relocating from their current location in Newport to Sharon Drive in Dandridge, and the new, more accessible facility is projected to be open in the Spring of 2016. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted […]
Jefferson County Faces Another Investigation
For the second time in less than twelve months, a Jefferson County Government Department is being investigated for financial irregularities that point to employees theft. According to reliable sources, bookkeeping discrepancies have been identified in the office of Building Inspection, which point to employee theft. Late last year the Jefferson County Finance Office was in […]
The Jefferson County Fair Ends Its 2015 Run
The bright midway lights have gone dim for another year, as the Jefferson County Fair ended its 2015 run this weekend. Fair officials deemed 2015 a rebuilding year and fair week certainly was challenged by Mother Nature, as the rains poured down. However, in the end, nothing (not even knee deep water) can dampen the […]
Pageant Nights At Jefferson County Fair
Pageant nights are always a highlight of the Jefferson County Fair and this year was no exception. Contestants from tots to teens came out in their finest to compete for the title and crown in their respective catagories. This year’s list of winners includes- Petite Prince-Zayne Humphreys, 1st runner up Gage Weld, 2nd runner up […]
Public Advisory for Undeclared Gluten Allergen
The Consumer and Industry Services Division of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is issuing a public advisory for undeclared gluten discovered in two products sold in Tennessee. During routine sampling of retail food products sold at India Bazaar on Mayfield Drive in Franklin, lab results showed the presence of gluten in Kerala Pappadam, distributed by […]
Patriots Smack Grace Christian, 48-21
For 10 long months the Jefferson County football team and coaches had to live with the fact that they had one of the worst seasons in school history. They had to listen to the fans moan and groan about last season for 10 months. Friday night, however, they got that nasty taste out of their […]
Tennessee State Guard Returns to Sycamore Shoals
On September 25, 2015, members of the Tennessee State Guard from across the state will return to the organization’s roots at Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Volunteers from all over the Appalachian region gathered at Sycamore Shoals on September 25, 1780 to join with Isaac Shelby and John Sevier in fighting the British and Loyalists during the […]
Scales Of Justice Tip To Gunn
Clarice Albright Gunn, a Jefferson County resident that was charged with Election Law Violation of Campaign Communications will no longer face court proceedings. The Gunn case has been closely watched across the State, as this case was unusual in the manner in which it was pursued. After several months of investigation, summons and postponements, the […]
Hollie McGhee Crowned Fairest Of The Fair 2015
Hollie McGhee was crowned Fairest Of The Fair 2015 this past weekend at the Jefferson County Fair. Hollie is the 16 year old daughter of David and Cindy McGhee of New Market. She is a rising Junior and honor student at Jefferson County High School. In the fall she will be entering Walter State Community […]
What is Your Child’s Coach, Teacher, Support Staff Worth?
As the 2015-16 school year begins, it is an opportune time to assess just where Jefferson County teachers, coaches and support staff rank in compensation with other like professional across the state. The Tennessee Education Association compiled a ranking of salaries for various positions, using data collected from the local school systems. Jefferson County ranks […]
Patriots Show Signs in Jamboree
Depending on which part of the one quarter jamboree you were watching, you may have mixed feelings about the 2015 Patriots Football team. The first part of the quarter was all Jefferson County, and rightfully so. The 1st Team offense played one series and looked poise to be a “handful” for any team they face […]
County and Schools Roll Over Funds
Despite concern during the recent budget season regarding the possible need to tap into dwindling fund balances on both the County and Schools side to met the financial obligations that were missed in previous budget projections, the financial picture is brighter than expected. The Jefferson County Finance Office informed County Commissioners, via email last week, […]
Fans Energize Open Practice
Head coach Butch Jones said that performing in front of the home crowd was a great experience for the team as it prepares for its 2015 season opener against Bowling Green on Sept. 5 in Nashville. “Tonight was absolutely invaluable,” Jones said . “Any time you can have a practice and be able to compete in front […]
Tennesseans Invited to Comment on Charging to Inspect Public Records
The Office of Open Records Counsel (OORC) has been asked by the Tennessee General Assembly to review issues surrounding the inspection of public records, and the office is asking Tennesseans to weigh in. Legislation was introduced in the 2015 Session of the 109th General Assembly that would permit charges for inspecting public records. While a […]
