Jefferson County Republican Party Calls For Primary, March 5, 2024
A primary election has been officially called by the Jefferson County Republican Party Executive Committee for the following races: Property Assessor, Road Superintendent, Constables, Road Commission Districts 2 and 4, and School Board Districts 2 and 4. The local nominating primary will be held on March 5, 2024 in conjunction with the Presidential Preference Primary. […]
VITAL POLICY – Education Savings Accounts (School Vouchers) Expanded in Tennessee
State Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) expressed disappointment concerning the lack of progress made by certain Hamilton County Schools after more than twenty million dollars had been poured into the school system over a five-year period. The additional money was over and above the BEP and other regular funding that the Hamilton County School system normally […]
Investigators Searching For 33 Year Old Chastity Marie Lucas
Investigators are currently searching for 33-year-old Chastity Marie Lucas. Ms. Lucas left the hospital in Morristown against medical advice on April 19, 2023, and her family has not seen or heard from her since. Investigators and family are concerned for her safety. Ms. Lucas is a White female approximately 5’5” tall and weighs about 115 […]
VITAL POLICY – Food Truck Operators Get Regulatory Relief with New Legislation
Earning a living as a food truck operator will soon be more rewarding and profitable in Tennessee due to a new law that will streamline fire inspections. Under current law, operators of “mobile food units”, as they are called by legislators, are required to undergo fire inspections in each jurisdiction in which they operate. That […]
Jefferson County Recognizes April 26 As National Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day
The National Drug Endangered Children program with the TBI is a part of Rescue 180 preventive / intervention programs for Jefferson County, children who need a community to surround them with care. Today Mayor Mark Potts signed a proclamation to make Jefferson County a community that recognizes April 26th as National Drug Endangered Children Awareness […]
KEEP DOUGLAS BLUE
Douglas Lake became a cleaner place Thursday, April 20, 2023, when a group of Jefferson County High School students came together to perform a much-needed trash pickup around its shores. “Keep Douglas Blue” was the brainchild of Service Learning Student, Luke Haston, who put the project together from beginning to end as part of his […]
Carson-Newman University breaks ground on new West Campus Commons complex
Carson-Newman University broke ground today on its largest construction project in the University’s history. Members of the campus community were joined by local representatives and friends of the University who gathered for a special ceremony marking the event. West Campus Commons, a new residence life complex, is slated to welcome students in Fall 2024. “What […]
County Commission – Not Enough “Ayes” For Meeting Changes But “Eyes” Pod Plan For DOE
The Jefferson County Commission will retain a quarterly meeting schedule, as the effort to move back to a monthly meeting schedule was not met with favor by the majority of the body. The item was brought to the agenda by Commissioner Austin Brooks who sought to change to a 8 month meeting schedule (the schedule […]
Carson-Newman announces new MBA specialization: Entrepreneurial Leadership
Carson-Newman University announces a new specialization within its MBA program – Entrepreneurial Leadership. The new online offering will launch this fall for students who have completed nine hours within the MBA program. Noting that small businesses make up 44% of the U.S. economy, organizers of the specialization say the new addition aims to have students […]
NASA First Moon to Mars Architecture Concept Review Results
As NASA builds a blueprint for human exploration throughout the solar system for the benefit of humanity, the agency released Tuesday the outcomes from its first Architecture Concept Review, a robust analysis process designed to align NASA’s Moon to Mars exploration strategy and codify the supporting architecture. “Our first Architecture Concept Review is a milestone that will […]
Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a Cornerstone of Jefferson County
The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Jefferson Memorial Hospital support the health and well-being of patients whenever needed. Beyond providing clinical care, Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a cornerstone of our community and a major contributor to the economic health of Jefferson County as a major employer and tax-payer […]
TDOT Reminds Motorists to Work with Us – Move Over, Slow Down in Work Zones
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is joining states across the nation to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 17-21) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. “Last fall I […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County Republican Party Makes Resolution Against “Red Flag” Gun Laws
With storm clouds brewing in Nashville for additional gun control laws, the Jefferson County Republican Party Executive Committee made a resolution strongly urging the Tennessee legislature to reject so-called “red flag” gun laws that would deprive a law-abiding citizen of their God-given right of self-defense and gun ownership. The resolution begins with the text of […]
Driving Electric in Tennessee Just Got Easier
As automakers retool their factories to build electric vehicles (EVs), many more EVs will be on the roadways in the next decade. AEC is helping to ensure that Tennessee is ready with charging infrastructure. On April 5, 2023 at 10:00 A.M., AEC announced that it has installed two fast chargers at Subway in Bean Station […]
Tennessee Creates Permanent Lineworker Day, AEC Linemen were Honored
On April 10, 2023, Tennessee became the first state in the nation to formally adopt a standing Lineworker Appreciation Day. The second Monday of April of each year has been codified into state law as a day to show appreciation for the state’s 3,500 electric lineworkers. Dozens of lineworkers from across the state were at […]
Secretary of the Army appoints Leslie Purser as a new civilian aide
The U.S. Army appointed Leslie Purser from Tennessee (East) as a new Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army during an investiture ceremony on April 11, 2023, at the Pentagon, as Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth swore in Purser and Jason Allen from Michigan (West). “It’s an honor to welcome our two newest […]
