Jefferson County Ambulances Give A Real Lift
Jefferson County ambulances are on the cutting edge of service with recent additions of power lifts and stretchers that will accommodate the needs of local residents. Early in 2013, the County Commission approved a request from Emergency Services Director Brad Phillips to equip the County’s ambulances with the power lift systems. Director Phillips presented the […]
School Board Presented With First Look At Budget
The Jefferson County School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Piedmont Elementary School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. JCHS students that attended SCOPE gave a brief overview of the experience and received a certificate of participation from Director of Schools Edmonds. […]
JCHS Baseball Senior Night
The young Patriots baseball team had another tough loss this Monday. The Patriots came out strong in the first, putting up 2 runs with a two run double hit by Silver Munguia. Eli Hammer, the Patriots southpaw pitcher, handled South Doyle quite well, striking out six in seven innings and walking two over five innings. […]
Citizen Complaint Calls Up Ethics Committee
The Jefferson County Ethics Committee convened on Monday, April 22, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Committee was Called to Order By Chairman Tipton. Present were Committee Members Scarlett, Maples, Tucker and Sheets. Following the Approval of the July 9, 2012 meeting minutes, the Committee took up the first order of business on […]
Saturday’s Peek At Dandridge Farmer’s Market
The highly anticipated Dandridge Farmer’s Market hosted a preview date for their upcoming opening, on last Saturday morning. Many familiar faces and some new ones could be found, as vendors brought out their wares for the pre season preview. The preview event drew a large crowd to the Historic Town Square and, though still early […]
Financial Decline Of U.S. Postal Service
It may be possible that the United States Postal Service, as it currently exists, may not be sustainable. A recent push to cease Saturday delivery was nixed by Congress, who feared that rural areas would feel a significant impact should Saturday delivery stop. That decision has left the United States Postal Service in a precarious […]
Community Supports JCHS Football Team
Spring has barely started, and already the boys of Fall are busy preparing for the 2013 Patriot football season. A recent tri location car wash brought in $1,127 in donations and they will participate in their annual Lift-A-Thon on April 25 at the Jefferson County High School Football Stadium. Team members and the JCHS Sideline […]
Jeremy Faison Named Legislator Of The Year
Tennessee House of Representatives – District 11 – Jeremy Faison has recently been named Legislator of the Year by the Tennessee Development District Association. Representative Faison is in his sophomore term as a legislator, however, this is his first term as a representative for Jefferson County. Due to the redistricting process, Faison now splits Jefferson […]
No Runs, No Hits, No Walks – Run Away Victory For JCHS Patriots
The Jefferson County Patriots Varsity Softball Team had a run away victory Tuesday against Cherokee High School recording a score of 4-0. Randi Hill the Lady Patriots starting pitcher will never forget that night after pitching a perfect game against Cherokee. Only having one other perfect game in 2012. Her no runs, no hits, and […]
County Commission Rescinds Megasite Funding With Unanimous Vote
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Quarterly Meeting on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Baxley. Upon a Motion from Commissioner Solomon and 2nd from Commissioner Griffith the Minutes were Approved. Three citizens addressed […]
Jefferson County Proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month
In recognition of April being Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center officially launched their local One with Courage campaign for Jefferson County. The One with Courage campaign is an effort to rally the citizens across the 4th judicial district which Safe Harbor serves to combat the secrecy that enables child sexual […]
Douglas & Cherokee Dams Identified As Problematic For TVA
More than a month after Tennessee Valley Authority began core testing at sites visible on Douglas Lake, the testing continues. Cherokee and Douglas Dams have been identified as problematic for TVA in their quest for licensing with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to bring Watts Bar Unit 2 Nuclear Reactor on line. In a conference call […]
JCHS Phagan & Collins Combine Talent for Tennessee History Day Competition
Jefferson County High School Sophomores Lauren Collins and Shay Phagan recently won accolades for their documentary entry in the Tennessee History Day Competition. The State level competition is affiliated with the National History Day Competition. The program is designed as a year long enhancement that encourages middle and high school students to engage in the […]
JCHS Split With Eagles
Jefferson County Patriots Baseball Team split weekend games with the Seymour Eagles. On Friday afternoon, the Patriots hosted the Eagles at Holland Field. Jefferson County posted a 6-2 win over Seymour, though the Eagles rallied on Saturday when the Patriots took to the road for the second match up of the weekend. Seymour shut out […]
GRITS & Fusion Martial Arts Team Up At Fundraiser For Local Youth
Grits, one of Jefferson County’s favorite local bands, hosted their release for their brand new cd on Saturday evening at the Field of Dreams in Dandridge. Tennessee Weather debuts some original tunes of the band and has been highly anticipated by fans of the group. Saturday’s release event was a combined effort with Fusion Martial […]
West Point & U.S. Naval Academy Will See Two Outstanding Achievers from JCHS This Summer
Two Jefferson County High School students are among a select group that will attend Summer Seminars at West Point and the United States Naval Academy. Farrah Hodge and Ian Greer were chosen to participate based on exceptional academic standing, community service, and high ACT scores. Both Greer and Hodge are rising seniors at Jefferson County […]
