JCHS Class of 2015
The Class of 2015 has now successfully completed their years as students of the Jefferson County School System. On Saturday, May 16, 2015, the Class of 2015 marched together one last time as they crossed the stage at the Expo Center to receive their high school diploma. For all, the path to that day has […]
Elementary County Wide Field Day As School Races To An End
Jefferson County Elementary students from across the County met at Jefferson Middle School football field for County Wide Field Day. Athletes competed in field events such as the long jump and sack race, as well as both relay and individual track events. Schools were divided into large or small divisions, with Jefferson Elementary, Dandridge Elementary, […]
Republican Party Of Jefferson County Holds Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
The Jefferson County Republican Party hosted their annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner on May 15, 2015 at Carson Newman University. St ate Senator Mark Green, MD, representing the 22 district, was the Key Note Speaker for the evening. Beyond his outstanding record of military service and founding a highly successful company, Senator Green has the unique […]
Honors Night For Jefferson County High School Class Of 2015
Jefferson County High School Class of 2015 were recently honored with an awards evening at Carson Newman University. Over 300 students were recognized for their accomplishments and scholarships, as the best of the best of 2015. Listed in order presented and pictured- Community Service Award-Bree Eccles, Logan Miller and Ashley Taylor Community Patriot Award-EM and […]
Supervisors, Principals, and “Others” Increases Get Trimmed by School Board
Budget issues continued to plague the Jefferson County School Board on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Called Meeting at the Patriot Academy addressing the 2015-2016 budget. An approved budget document is due to the Jefferson County Budget Committee for consideration at their May 19th budget meeting. At the previous School Board meeting, the Department of […]
Mineral Tax Crumbles in Full Commission
The Jefferson County Commission declined to approved a proposed mineral tax in a Special Session this week, which will impact the Budget Committee’s decision to include the proceeds from the proposed tax to balance the 2015-2016 budget. Late last month, the Budget Committee moved to use an anticipated three quarters of a million dollars that […]
Non Profits a Questionable Agenda Item for Budget Committee
At the request of Budget Committee Members Turner and Musick, Non Profits will be on the Agenda for the May 19 , 2015 Budget Committee meeting. Budget Committee Chair Scarlett informed the Committee that he had received inquires from Non Profit Organizations regarding appearing before the Committee a second time. Previously, the Budget Committee had […]
Getting Down on the Farm
Lost Creek Band was down on the farm Saturday evening, as the Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series held its kick off night. The annual concert series brings a new musical talent to Jefferson County on the second Saturday of each month, from May until August. Located on the Havely Farm at 549 East Dumplin Valley […]
A Sweet Saturday in Strawberry Plains
Strawberries were the order of the day on Saturday, as the Spring Strawberry Festival came to Strawberry Plains. Fun food, crafts and vendor booths gave festival goers with a great way to spend a sunny weekend day. Also on hand was the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and the New Market Volunteer Fire Department. Knoxville Pipes […]
Getting Pretty
It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child and it could be equally said that it takes a community to make a town. Dandridge Mayor George Gantte, Alderman Mike Nelson and a group of dedicated community members put their time and sweat equity where there heart is and beautified the […]
Creative Learning vs. Spring Fever
As Jefferson County students race toward the final day of school, teachers are challenged with finding unique ways to keep them engaged in learning. Battling field trips and spring fever isn’t always easy, but many local educators have proved that they can make education fun during the countdown to summer vacation. In that vein, the […]
Jefferson County Observes National Day of Prayer
Jefferson County celebrated National Day of Prayer with services held on the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on Thursday, May 7, 2015. This is an annual event observed on the first Thursday in May. It is designed to encourage thoughtful prayer for the Nation and its leadership from people of all faiths. Locally, […]
JCHS Youth Leadership Class Takes Tour
The Jefferson County High School Youth Leadership Class recently took a walking tour of Dandridge. Acting as a guide for the tour was Bob Jarnagin, who serves as the Jefferson County Historian and the go to guy for Dandridge history. The Historic District in Dandridge is recognized on the National Register of Historical Places and […]
Big Bombers need not worry…
Core Golf had a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 7, 2015, hosted by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Chamber and business community were on hand for the event. Core Golf, located at 600 Cline Road, offers a wide range of opportunists for golfers to work on their golf skills, including a […]
DOE Looking at Big Deficit
Budget concerns were the talking point of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners’ Work Session on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Work Session followed a Called Meeting to address additional funds that are needed to cover the cost of additional roof decking for the Jefferson County High School Building 8 project. Tony Petitt of […]
