Color Seeps Into Tennessee Valley
Leaf watchers should really enjoy the next few weeks, as color seeps into the Tennessee valley. The highest elevations are peaking, so those planning a trip up top should probably hit the trails sooner rather than later. While Clingmans Dome is generally a wonderful location to view color, watchers should be aware that recent high […]
Board Discusses Building 8 – “Night Of Patriots” Postponed
The Jefferson County School Board held a Work Session on Thursday, October 9, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Jarnigan. One Board Member, Lowery, was absent. Four items were presented on the Agenda, with the Building 8 project occupying two of the four agenda slots. Director of Schools […]
East Tennessee Plays Catch-Up
Current weather predictions aside, East Tennessee is in the midst of the historically dry months. September, October and November are typically the driest months in the Tennessee Valley. During this time, the annual average runoff, which is the amount of water that washes into the local rivers following a rain event, is only around one […]
Jefferson City Chief of Police Resigns
City Manager John B. Johnson today announced the resignation of Chief of Police Kenneth W. Davis. Davis has accepted an appointment with the State of Tennessee in an emergency management capacity. Since joining the Jefferson City Police Department in November of 2012, Davis worked to bring additional grant funding to the agency in the area […]
Mistakes Do In Patriots vs Cocke Co, 38-33
Despite dominating Cocke County in every aspect of the game, Jefferson County brought home a loss Friday night. “You cannot win football games making that many mental mistakes” Head Coach Kenny Cobble said of his team’s performance. While Cobble did not like the way his team played, he shouldered the blame, “I put that on […]
TDH Reports First Confirmed Cases of Enterovirus D68 in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health has received confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of two cases of enterovirus D68 in Tennessee. One patient resides in West Tennessee and the other in East Tennessee. Both were young children who were hospitalized for their illnesses, but are now home and doing well. “As expected, […]
Water Front Topic Of Discussion This Week
The Town of Dandridge spent Tuesday seeking input from residents concerning a proposed water front plan that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, as well as the Town Administration, see as a possible future project for Dandridge. In an effort to tie the Town more closely to the lake, Dandridge has partnered with EDOC to […]
Keck Out – Strand In, For Now
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce announced that interim Director Daryle Keck has accepted a position in banking in Knoxville and will be exiting the Chamber. Retired Judge Ben Strand will hold the position of Chamber Director until a permanent replacement is announced. The Search Committee has narrowed the pool of potential candidates down to […]
200 + Employers Stand Ready to Hire Veterans at Paychecks For Patriots this Thursday
Tennessee employers statewide are gearing up for the third annual Paychecks for Patriots hiring event to link Tennessee military veterans seeking jobs to employers who need them. More than 200 employers are expected to be part of the veterans’ career fairs to take place Thursday, October 9, at 10 sites across the state. Again this […]
For Profit Hospital Makes Profit Despite Below Average Occupancy
The Division of Policy, Planning and Assessment Office of Health System has released their Hospital Summary Report for 2012. There are 171 licensed hospitals in the State of Tennessee and they have 17,222 staffed beds, as of the latest report. The State percentage of occupancy is 61.5%, with around 10,587 beds filled daily. Total gross […]
Jefferson City Awarded Facade Grant
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty recently approved more than $28 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to assist Tennessee communities with infrastructure, health and safety projects, and downtown improvements. “Community Development Block Grants play an important role in helping communities across Tennessee prepare for future economic development […]
Historic Mossy Creek Celebrates Old Time Saturday
The streets of the Historic Mossy Creek District were filled on Saturday, October 4, 2014, as Old Time Saturday came to the city. A highly anticipated annual event, this year’s street fair brought out crafters, dancers and antique car enthusiasts who set up shop on the streets of the old city. In addition to the […]
Fall Produce Abounds At Dandridge Farmer’s Market
The Dandridge Farmer’s Market was in full swing on Saturday as locals and visitors came out to pick up some of their favorite fresh produce and goodies. In addition to the wonderful, regular vendors, tickets are being sold at the Market for a Ruth Koh oil painting. The painting will be awarded at the October […]
Leaf Report Update – Colors Rapidly Advancing
October is finally here and it has brought a spurt of cold weather that is rapidly advancing the changing of hues in the local region. The highest elevations of the Smoky Mountains will enjoy full peak this week, according to the Great Smoky Mountain Association. Reds are burning bright and yellows are plentiful in the […]
It’s That Time Of Year
It is that time of year. Sneezing, coughing and congestion mark the return of cold season. While many in the local region are allergy sensitive, the common colds head the Center for Disease Control’s hit list for most common illnesses. Adults will have as many as two or three colds per year and children can […]
Expect Delays
Jefferson County will have duel road projects early next week and motorists should make plans to accommodate delays. Those traveling on Interstate 40 between mile markers 409 and 430 should plan for the possibility of slow travel on Monday, October 6, 2014, as the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be in the area doing road […]
