Clans Gather To Celebrate The Scots-Irish Music Festival 2014
The annual Scots-Irish Festival came to the historic town square in Dandridge on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Kilts and clans were in abundance as the streets filled with revelers. Always well attended, this year’s Festival did not disappoint and early estimations from vendors indicate that this might be a record breaking year for attendance. For […]
Bill Jarnigan New Chairman of School Board
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. The first order of business was the election of Chairperson and Vice Chair. Board Member Bradley nominated former Chair Potts for another term. Potts declined the nomination. Bradley also declined a nomination by Board Member […]
Raise Your Cup
September 29, 2014 is National Coffee Day and those that love a hot cup of Joe will be happy to celebrate the international beverage. Americans love coffee and that appears to be enough to warrant a national holiday. Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day and the average cup of coffee is around […]
Tennessee Women Packin’
According to the State of Tennessee, around 477,050 residents currently have handgun carry permits in Tennessee and over 4,300 of those permit holders live in Jefferson County. While that number may not be surprising in a State that has an estimated 1million outdoor sportsmen, what is unusual is the number of women that are permitted […]
Leaf Report
For Fall leaf watchers, it may appear that the season is dragging and it is slow this year. A light frost last week in the high elevations of the Smoky Mountains has the pace picking up a bit and experts are projecting that full color is about a week away in the highest elevations. As […]
Dandridge Holds Special Called Meeting
The Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Alderman met in a special called session on September 25, 2014 at 6:30. Present: Mayor Gantte, Aldermen Farrar, Jones, Kesterson, Thornhill Absent: Aldermen Chambers, Nelson Three items were available for action on the agenda. 1. Vote on architect to develop waterfront property. Thompson Architect was selected and […]
IDB Making Progress
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board continues to focus on the Roy Messer Highway area in White Pine as a location for future development. Owners of parcels of property in that area have expressed an interest in selling and the Industrial Development Board has taken options to insure that the property remains available, as they […]
National Farm Safety and Health Week Promotes Awareness of Safety Solutions Year Round
Farmers are at very high risk for fatal and non-fatal injuries while on the job. In fact, Tennessee is among the top six states for deaths due to tractor accidents in agricultural work, according to data from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. During National Farm Safety and Health Week this September, the […]
Injury from Falls a Leading Cause of Death for Tennessee Seniors
A simple fall may be just a nuisance for many people, but for a senior adult it can be a matter of life or death. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has declared September 23, 2014 as Falls Prevention Awareness Day to promote simple ways to prevent and reduce falls among older adults. “Falls and the resulting injuries can […]
Hannah Oaks Crowned JCHS 2014 Homecoming Queen
Jefferson County High School was buzzing this week, as they celebrated Homecoming. Days of dress up and competitions cumulating in the highlight event of the week, the crowing of the Jefferson County High School 2014 Homecoming Queen. On Friday evening, Hannah Oakes walked away with the title, crown and kiss, as she was chosen from […]
Home Sweet “Home” Coming
After two weeks away from Leroy-Shannon field, the Jefferson County Patriots returned home for homecoming Friday night. Hannah Oakes was crowned homecoming queen, but Noah Carter could have arguably been named king on this night. The junior led the Patriots with 4 receptions for 83 yards and 3 touchdowns, while leading Jefferson County to their […]
Annual Fall Fashion Show Held At Jefferson County Habitat For Humanity
The Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity hosted their annual fashion show on Saturday showcasing the Fall Collection of 2014. Local volunteers donate many hours planning and producing the show. Ann Marie Potts served as the Mistress of Ceremony for this year’s event and Shelia Wiggins, Executive Director for Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity, offered the […]
VW Boys Wind Up Music On The Town
Dandridge Music on the Town closed out the 2014 season on Thursday evening with one of the largest crowds of the season. Nice weather and good food, provided by Walt’s Hitchin Post, and good music made for a great evening in the historic town square. VW Boys brought their own unique sound to the event, […]
Governor Haslam, Health Commissioner Urge Everyone Get Their Flu Shot
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, rolled up their sleeves today in Memphis for their annual vaccinations against influenza and encouraged fellow Tennesseans to do the same to help protect and promote good health in the state. Receiving an annual flu shot can make a big difference by helping you […]
Fall Leaf Outlook
As the days of temperatures that reach into the mid 80s give way to the cooler days of fall, leaf watchers are eager to see some color. Last weeks burst of wet weather in the higher elevations slowed the march toward full color but this week there has been some progress in the tops of […]
Local Schools Still Have Needs
Jefferson County Commissioner David Seal spent his first few days in office getting in touch with the needs of the nineth district and found that schools in that area are still in need of supplies. The economic plight of many families in the County makes purchasing items for the new school year difficult and most […]
