Pigeon Forge Businesses & Homes Show Appreciation to Local Firefighters
Local firefighters received a sweet thank you from grateful Pigeon Forge businesses last week. Last month, fire threatened cabins, homes and businesses in the Pigeon Forge area and Firefighter from surrounding counties joined in the vigorous effort to control the threatening blaze. As a thank you for the effort and support in controlling the damage […]
Renovations Begin At Parrott-Wood Library
Phase 1 of renovations began this week at Parrott-Wood Library and excitement builds as work is underway to increase the size of the library to accommodate the growing need in the Strawberry Plain’s community. E. Luke Greene Co. completed digging and putting in the footers in preparation for pouring the concrete foundation at the Small Strawberry Plain’s […]
County Commission Prepares For Voting Meeting
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Quarterly Work Session on Monday, April 8, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Mills Called the Meeting to Order. Absent From Roll Call were Commissioners Maples and Blevins. Three Citizens addressed the Commission regarding opposition to the Megasite and one citizen addressed the Commission regarding a […]
Finance Committee Meets To Discuss Finance Director’s Performance Evaluation
The Jefferson County Finance Committee held a meeting on Monday, April 8, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Cureton. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Edmonds. Upon a Motion from Committee Member Estes and 2nd from Committee Member Franklin the March 1, 2013 Minutes […]
State Audit Finds Jefferson County $4,894,318 Deficit in Solid Waste Disposal Fund
Jefferson County has recently completed its State Audit and the results of that report have been made public. The Solid Waste Disposal Fund showed a deficit of $4,894,318. in unrestricted net assets and it is a recurring audit finding. According to information in the audit, the Solid Waste Disposal Fund accounts for the County’s Solid […]
Complaint Filed Against Sheriff’s Dept. for Reusing Disposable Gloves
The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration has received a complaint filed against the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department regarding hazards at the Department. Specific items listed in the complaint include the lack of Universal Precautions for handling inmates that are soaked in body fluids in regard to latex glove usage. The complaint alleges that gloves […]
A Welcomed Move For Department Of Ageing
The Director for Jefferson County Department of Ageing, Joan Bolden, is in the process of relocating Jefferson County Senior Services from the basement in the Jefferson City Library Building to the lower level of the Jefferson County Health Department on Industrial Park Drive in Dandridge. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri and Jefferson County Safety and Facilities […]
SOFAH Concerned With How Local Government Conducts Business
The Save Our Farms and Homes group met on Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2013, to discuss the recent developments associated with the proposed Megasite project and the impact they will have on property owners in the footprint of the project. Earlier last week, Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC) released a statement saying that […]
First Friday Night GRITS
Locals took advantage of the up swing in weather conditions and came out on Friday evening for the First Friday event at Dandridge Pizza and More. First Friday Band Grits played to a packed house eager to dust off the confines of the recent dreary days and enjoy an evening of good music and good […]
Bass Masters Southern Open On Douglas Lake
For the second time in a week, the waters of Douglas Lake are filled with anglers looking for the big catch. The Bass Master Southern Open launched on Thursday morning and will continue through the final weigh this (Saturday) afternoon. Douglas Lake is becoming a hot spot for Bass Tournaments, thanks, in part, to the […]
Mega Collapse – Plug Pulled on East TN Regional Megasite Proposal
The Jefferson County Economic Oversight Committee announced today that it will no longer pursue the proposed Megasite that was to be located in Jefferson County. Presented to the public in early January, the Megasite garnered serious opposition from property owners in the footprint of the project. Initially, the project was touted as having financial support […]
Nominating Committee Meeting Falls Short of Quorum
Five members of the Jefferson County Nominating Committee were present for a Called Meeting on April 2, 2013, that was the result of a request by seven Nominating Committee Members following the March 18, 2013 County Commission meeting. Actions surrounding the meeting call and alleged Open Meeting Act violation were the subject of a recent […]
Students Lead Litter Grant Program Across County
The Jefferson County Litter Grant Program will soon be making its way into local elementary schools with the assistance of Shelia Evans and the Jefferson County High School Service Learning Class. Evans, who teaches the class, will lead students in a program that will be presented across Jefferson County. The Litter Grant is a Tennessee […]
More Open Meeting Act Violation Complaints
The Jefferson County Commission may have cause for concern regarding an alleged Open Meeting Act violation following their March 18, 2013 meeting. In a letter addressed to Jefferson County Commission Chairman Mills and Nominating Committee Chairman Tucker, Open Records Counsel for the State of Tennessee, Elisha Hodge, addressed a complaint that had been filed regarding […]
Fire Fighters Recognized at Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud
Firefighters and first responders who took part in battling a massive blaze that swept across more than 400 acres of land last week were recognized at the Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud Friday night for their efforts. “We wanted to show our support and appreciation for what they did,” said Rob Scheer, president and CEO […]
Happy Easter Jefferson County
The New Market community gathered on Saturday morning to celebrate the coming of Easter with their annual Easter Parade. Children lined the streets, Easter baskets in hand, to see the line of fire engines, tiny cars, floats and horses and riders make the trek down Old Andrew Johnson Highway. Some of the young residents of […]
