Replacement of SR 92 Bridge over the French Broad River
The Tennessee Department of Transportation held a public information meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at the Field of Dreams Activity Center. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information and an outlet for citizen input on the replacement of SR 92 Bridge over the French Broad River. Thursday’s meeting was the fourth public […]
Dandridge Elementary Opens In Claudia’s Corner
Dandridge Elementary School held their open house night on Thursday, August 15, and was kicked off with a short announcement in the Claudia Sisk memorial reading room, known as Claudia’s Corner. Principle Tommy Arnold spoke to parents and children about the room, mentioning the financial contributions to the room’s overhaul, as well as all of […]
Urban Growth Committee to Extend Boundaries: Public Hearings to Follow
The Jefferson County Urban Growth Committee met last week to discuss the previously proposed adjustments to the local municipalities (excepting Baneberry) growth boundaries. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri presided over the meeting and the entire body, minus Committee Member Jay Mosier, was present. Jefferson City Mayor Potts stated that the City is requesting areas that will […]
The Point Marina presents “Shakin The Lake” Fireworks Show & Live Music This Friday & Saturday
Douglas Lake appears tranquil and calm, largely due to the start of school and end of weekday lake fun, as vacations come to an end. That will not be the case this week end, however, as The Point Marina presents Shakin’ the Lake. The weekend event will kick off Friday night with a special music […]
Hump Day for The Jefferson County Fair
Wednesday is hump day for the Jefferson County Fair, as staff and officials prepare to launch the 2013 Jefferson County Fair on Thursday, August 15th. Gates will open at 5p.m., however between now and then there will be a flurry of activity at the Fair Grounds. While most of the large rides and booths are […]
Jefferson Memorial Oversight Committee Accepts Tenova’s Request To Remove 3 Properties From Lease
The Jefferson Memorial Oversight Board met on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, in the JeffersonCity Hall. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Ken Booker. Members of the Board include Booker, Don Miller, Bobby Carroll, Sue Hoke, Bill Newman and Wes Cowan. The Board unanimously re elected sitting officers to serve another […]
CHS PLANS TO ACQUIRE TENNOVA
Jefferson Memorial Hospital may be in for another name change, as Community Health Systems has announced plans to purchase Tennova’s parent company Health Management Associates for nearly $4 billion dollars. Both Tennova and Community Health Systems are for profit businesses that are beholden to stock holders. Should the proposed buyout go through, it will be […]
Board of School Commissioners Meet For Work Session
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Work Session on Thursday, August 8, 2013, in the new Patriot Academy. Absent from the meeting was Board Member Lowery. Topics of interest included an overview of non negotiables for the 2013-2014 school year, the partial release of TCAP Scores County Wide and Home School students participation […]
Athletic Talent Showcased Saturday at “Meet The Patriots”
As Football Season opens up in Tennessee, the Jefferson County Patriots introduced their 2013 freshman and varsity team to fans on Saturday. Prior to meeting the Patriots, there were scrimmages between middle schools teams. The teams represented were the Catholic Irish, the Cosby Eagles, Dandridge’s own Maury Hornets, and the Jefferson Middle School Elks. The […]
Historical Inn Back And Open For Business
Dandridge’s Grande Dame has been fully restored to her former glory and is open and ready for business. The Shepherd Inn started life as a modest cabin in pre civil war Dandridge. As the County seat and due to an attractive position on the river, the Town was a hot spot of travel in the […]
Patriot Academy Ribbon Cutting – Welcome Class of 2017
For the first time in more that 30 years, Jefferson County High School Main Campus is not the home to the freshman class. On Thursday, August 8, 2013 the Class of 2017 became the first class to inhabit the new Patriot Academy. After an early evening ribbon cutting ceremony, the school was opened to the […]
Jefferson County Athletes Ready for Winning Seasons – Meet The Patriots This Saturday
Though students are just starting to get into the swing of the new school year, Jefferson County High School Fall athletes are already in hot pursuit of a winning season. Golfers were hitting the links well before the first school buses were gassing up for the year and soccer has already seen their opening game. […]
Traffic Maps Released for Patriot Academy & JCHS
Dr. Scott Walker, Principal of Jefferson County High School Main and Auxiliary Campus, has released information for parents and students that will be driving freshmen to the new Patriot Academy regarding traffic flow. A map detailing drop off and access routes for the Patriot Academy can be viewed here. Principal Walker has also included access […]
JCHS Gets “ALL CLEAR” from Engineers
Jefferson County High School has been cleared for students and staff, according to information provided by Jefferson County School’s Director of Business Affairs, Michael Phagan, Monday morning, August 5, 2013. Phagan stated that the building had been cleared for occupation on Saturday, August 3, 2013, after viewing by both a structural engineer and Architect from […]
Firefighters Helping “Fill The Boot” for MDA
The Jefferson City Fire Department was busy Saturday morning encouraging shoppers at Walmart to Fill the Boot. The Fill the Boot program is just one of the many ways that local Fire Departments give back to the community and the Jefferson City Department has been active in the program for several years. The proceeds from […]
School Board – Cuts Made, Budget Passed
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Called Meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2013, at the Department of Education. The purpose of the meeting was to address the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget and cuts in the amount of $174,750, as were approved by the Jefferson County Commission on Monday, July 29, 2013. Absent were […]
