Dandridge Music On The Town Gets An Early Start
Folks looking for a flash from the past had to look no further than the Historic Town Square in Dandridge on Friday evening. The first Friday in May marked the kick off of Music on the Town, an annual September event that is branching out to include the summer months this year. Kicking off the […]
Early Voting Numbers Best 2010
Candidates for the May election cycle have been campaigning in full force for several weeks. Early voting ended on May 1, 2014 with the main office, satellite offices and absentee votes coming in at a count of 4466. Of that number, 126 were absentee votes. According to Charles Gibson, Administrator of Elections for the Jefferson […]
National Day of Prayer Observed
Jefferson County celebrated Nation Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1, 2014, with several events across the County. As has become an annual tradition, the Dandridge Ministerial Association hosted a noontime service on the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Dandridge. Lending their vocals to the service were Nancy Longmire and Tammy Mouchet. […]
Stop Litter Program At Work In Jefferson County
The fight to keep Jefferson County clean and litter free begins early as local elementary school students learn the value of little prevention and recycling. This education is made possible through a Litter Grant received by Jefferson County. The Tennessee Department of Transportation Litter Grant Program provides county grants to improve litter control, education and […]
State and Local Dignitaries Visit Parrott-Wood Library for Grant Presentation
Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, presented the Parrott-Wood Library and County Mayor, Alan Palmieri, a $5,000.00 check to be used for fixtures for the new edition at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library. This is a matching State grant that will provide a total of $10, 000 towards the fixtures of the new edition at Parrott-Wood Library. Mr. […]
8th Grade Girls Recognized in Red vs. Blue
JC Red and JC Blue went head to head on Saturday for a little in County competition in middle school girl’s softball. Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity saw action at the Field of Dreams in Dandridge on Saturday afternoon. JC Red came out the victor of the challenge, leading JC Blue 8-3 to seal […]
JCHS Auditorium Named ‘James D. Swann Performing Arts Center’
The Jefferson County School Board officially named the new Jefferson County High School auditorium the James D. Swann Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 24, 2014. School Board Members unanimously approved the Motion of Board Member Randy Bradley and 2nd of Judy Cavanah to name the new addition after the former Jefferson County High School […]
School Board End Of Year Recognitions
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Voting Session on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Potts Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. Director’s Art Gallery Winners were recognized, as were the Jefferson County High School Girl’s […]
Tax Reappraisal Notices To Arrive Soon
The Jefferson County Property Assessor’s Office has released information regarding reappraisal notices. According to Susan Gass, Property Assessor, the reappraisal notices will be mailed today, Friday, from Nashville and could begin arriving in mailboxes as soon as Saturday. Beginning on Monday, April 28, 2014, property owners can stop by the Jefferson County Property Assessor’s Office, […]
SOFAH Meets To Discuss Transparency And Open Government
The Save Our Farms and Homes organization met this week to discuss a transparency and open records lawsuit filed by a section of its members against the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, EDOC and the Jefferson County Commission. Attorney Scott Hurley, who has served as legal council for the group since their organization last year […]
No Budging By Budget Committee Regarding Non-Profits
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met in continuation of the budgeting process on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Griffith Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery (Commissioner Tucker sitting in), Maples, Mills (Patterson sitting in) and Blevins. Upon a Motion from Akard and 2nd […]
Motion To Equalize Benefits Fails In Commission
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, April 21, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery and Barriero. Upon a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from Commissioner Turner the Minutes of the […]
JCHS Baseball Breast Cancer Awareness Game
Jefferson County held their Breast Cancer Awareness Game Wednesday afternoon and while the game’s festivities and turnout was great to see for the Patriots, the game itself was not. Jefferson County trailed the entire game and at one point was down 14-2 before battling back. Theresa Jurek, mother of JCHS assistant Zach Reese, made the […]
Happy, Happy, Happy! Jaguar Athletics All Star Cheerleaders wrap up successful cheer season at the “happiest place on earth”
Members of the Jaguar Athletics Senior squad were named the UCA International Champions at Disney World in Orlando, Fl on March 16th. Front row L to R: Cassidy Roach, Tayla Griffin, Emily Lowe, Alexis Brady, Michaela Mills, Tessa Fries, Mckenzie Coffman Second row L to R: Carissa Williams, Peyton Roach, Emily Lane, Destiny Dixson, Kara […]
County Audit Findings
Jefferson County’s audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 has been released by the State of Tennessee Office of the Treasury. The audit, which was completed in February of 2014, showed six findings and recommendations. As has been the case for several years, the Solid Waste Disposal Fund had reoccurring findings. The audit […]
