Distance Learning Day Scheduled For Jefferson County Schools on August 28, 2020
In a statement released by Dr. Shane Johnston, Director of Schools “We have now completed two full weeks of school and I want to thank everyone for all the different ways that groups have been supportive as we reopen school buildings. Families need to be aware that we are going to be implementing Distance Learning […]
Tennessee Property Owners Score Early Win in Lawsuit Against Warrantless Trespassing, Surveillance on Private Land
Today, Benton County Circuit Court Judge Charles McGinley denied the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Tennessee landowners Terry Rainwaters and Hunter Hollingsworth. They joined forces with the Institute for Justice (IJ) in April to sue TWRA for ignoring their “No Trespassing” signs by entering and installing cameras on their land. Today’s […]
Morristown Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Person Of Interest In Death Investigation
The Morristown Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in a death investigation. This individual was the last known person to see a man who was found deceased on May 18, 2020 at Days Inn on East Andrew Johnson Highway. Attached are photos from the hotel cameras on that […]
NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station Answers STEM Students’ Questions
Students participating in Space Station Explorers STEM programs across the nation will pose questions this week to NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy aboard the International Space Station. The educational downlink event will air live at 12:45 p.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 7, on NASA Television and the agency’s website. Cassidy will answer prerecorded questions from students participating […]
School Board To Re-Vote Due To Transparency Concerns on Two School Building Program
The question of funding for a proposed two school building program to replace Jefferson Elementary School and Piedmont Elementary School was before the Jefferson County Commission recently and the request brought conversation from Commissioners both for and against the request. Director of Jefferson County Schools, Dr. Shane Johnston, addressed the funding body looking for the […]
Distance Learning Deadline, July 26, 2020 – Jefferson County Schools Guidance on Requirements for Re-Opening
First, Starting Monday, July 27, 2020 masks will be required in school buildings for employees, visitors to campus, and students in grades 6-12. Masks remain strongly encouraged for PreK-5th grade students. Everyone should expect more guidance on this in the coming weeks and this is subject to change based on updated guidance. Secondly, parents must […]
Gov. Lee Announces $150 Million in Relief Funds for Tennessee Non-Profits
Today Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced $150 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds will be made available to Tennessee non-profits to assist their ongoing efforts to address the ongoing health and economic impacts of COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous strain on all aspects of our society, and non-profit […]
First Day Of School For Jefferson County Updated Information From DOE
Announcement from Jefferson County Schools, Sunday, July 12, 2020 – Updated information concerning reopening of school buildings for 2020-2021. Be reminded that plans are being updated frequently and are subject to change prior to the start of school. Following today’s call, new written information will be posted on the district’s webpage and social media sites […]
Richard Peterson New President and CEO of Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
The Board of Directors of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the selection of Richard N. Peterson as our new President and Chief Executive Officer. Rich previously worked for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital/ALSAC, as the Senior Liaison for National Groups and Organizations. At St. Jude, Rich managed the planning and […]
Agritourism Bill Signed Into Law by Governor Lee
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) and Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) sponsored legislation in the 111th General Assembly to protect Agritourism venues from liability. House Bill 2371 and Senate Bill 2423 shield Agritourism professionals and farm businesses from liability that may result from damage to a participant’s property during a Agritourism activity. In passing this […]
AEC Partners with TVA to Donate $30,000 to Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority To provide member assistance with electric bills
L/R – Kay Hale, Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority, Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority Representative, Mitch Cain, Scott Tipton, Tracy Jett and Greg Williams with AEC and Chris Quillen, TVA AEC is proud to announce that it has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to award $30,000 to Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority to help the local service […]
