First Peoples Bank Reveals New Visual Identity, Website
Representing its commitment as a lasting regional community bank, First Peoples Bank of Tennessee will unveil a new visual identity system, including a new logo, website and branch signage, this week. This will mark the first major change in the bank’s identity since it opened in 1975. “We are excited by the new look of […]
Projected Intermodal Costs To County Unavailable At Current Stage
The Jefferson County Public Service Committee met on Monday, June 10, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Tabor. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Carmichael. Chairman Tabor informed the Committee that he had taken questions submitted by Committee Members and citizens to a representative […]
Pets Left In Cars Can Be Deadly!
It is that time of year when temperatures begin reaching into the mid and high 80s and 90s. Though the weather is great for swimming and other outdoor activities, it is also a deadly time of the year for pets that are left in cars. Even relatively mild days can be deadly for a pet […]
TWRA Annual Fishing Derby A Big Splash With Local Youth
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency held their annual free fishing day on Saturday, June 8, 2013. To spark interest for young fishermen, TWRA held its other annual event, the Kids Fishing Derby, at a stocked pond on the Wells House property. Families came out to cast their lines, in hopes of landing the big one. TWRA […]
Lost Creek Band Plays The Farm at Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series 2013
Dumplin Valley was alive with music on Saturday evening, as the Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series held their second event of the season. Lost Creek Band brought their flair for a great tune to the Valley and locals came out in large numbers to show their appreciation for their homegrown sound. The Dumplin Valley Farm […]
School Board Revises Budget To Present To Committee
The Jefferson County School Board held a Called Meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Mount Horeb Elementary School. All School Board Members were present for Roll Call. Board Members approved, with a Motion from Cavanah and 2nd from Lowery, one General and one Federal Budget Amendment. The thrust of the meeting centered around the […]
Memorial Day Weekend Free of Boating-Related Fatalities for Third Consecutive Year
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reporting that there were no boating-related fatalities reported over the 2013 Memorial Day holiday weekend. It marks the third consecutive year that the unofficial weekend start to the summer boating season has been free of boating fatalities. During the Memorial Day holiday period from Friday, May 24 through Monday, […]
Budget Committee – Motion To Withhold Chamber Funding Until Open Books for Public View Voted Down
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, June 3, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Blevins and Cureton. Commissioner Turner sat in for Cureton. Two citizens addressed the Committee regarding public funds directed to the Jefferson County […]
Lease Language Hanging Point On Parrott-Wood Library
The Facilities Committee met on Monday evening, June 3, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Information regarding a lease agreement between County and the Parrott Family, who own the property that houses the Parrott-Wood Library in Strawberry Plains, was presented to the Committee. In a previous meeting, the agreement had been approved by the […]
Summer Finally Here
After months of waiting, warm weather has finally come to the area and it is time to enjoy all the wonderful things that summertime brings. We are looking for photos that depict summer 2013, whatever that means to you and your family-maybe it is a great vacation or perhaps it is time on the front […]
Roadblocks Up Ahead?
Tennessee Department of Transportation has released information on road situations that could impact travel in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Reported areas of concern are I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 410 and 416. Motorists should look for slow traffic and possible lane closures between the hours of 8pm and 6am, while resurfacing work […]
Budget Issues Facing Jefferson County
Though the Jefferson County Budget Committee is currently working on the budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, there are still pressing financial issues that are a part of the current financial picture. Recently, the Department of Education submitted a request for a budget amendment that would allow the movement of $370,624 from the School System […]
High School Renovations Under Way
After years of decline and debate, Jefferson County High School Main Campus is in the beginning stages of renovation. The 30 year old flagship school will receive a $24 million dollar revamp and the start date for the project has finally arrived. Faculty and Staff at JCHS spent the last days of school preparing for […]
Local Attorneys To Represent Daughter of White Pine Murder Victim
Two local attorneys are representing the daughter of a man who was murdered prior to a motel fire in White Pine, Tennessee. P. Richard Talley and Jill Talley have been retained by Kimberly Ann Jarvis, the daughter of Eddie Taylor White. On June 30, 2012, White was found dead in the lobby of the Crown […]
What Does It Mean To Be “Organic”
With larger populations and more mouths to feed, the popularity of genetically modified crops (GMO foods) has increased drastically in recent years. These foods have had their DNA altered to produce larger and faster growing crops. Along with the increased popularity of GMO’s, there has also been a rise in the number of people considering […]
