Dandridge June Jubilee 2016 This Saturday, June 18th
Something exciting is coming to downtown Dandridge, as June Jubilee 2016 makes it way to town on Saturday June 18th. The event will kick off at 10 am and the action won’t stop until the final note is played around 8pm. Vendors will line Main Street in the historic town square offering a wide selection […]
Haslam Issues Statement on Guidance Released by U.S. Departments of Justice, Education
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today issued the following statement on the guidance to schools released by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education: “The White House itself has said what they issued last week is not an enforcement action and does not make any additional requirements under the law. Congress has the authority to write […]
We’re Back – A Poem By Janie Slaton
We’re Back Push harder! You can do it! “Hello, Sky. I’ve missed you! There’s the sun in the east– Morning has broken!” Mangled, twisted, weak-kneed sprouts Anxiously face the March lion wind, Resolutely withstand April’s last hard freeze, For their efforts will be evidenced When the peonies scream in May, “Hello, Spring! We’re back!” With […]
Tennova Healthcare Nurses Recognized for Excellence
In recognition of National Nurses Week, 47 registered nurses from Tennova Healthcare were honored at the 2016 Nurse Excellence Awards Dinner at the Knoxville Convention Center on May 9. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Sponsored by the Regional Cooperative for Professional Nurses, the Nurse […]
EDOC, White Pine School, Commission Policy – Topics Of Quarterly Meeting
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Quarterly Voting Session on Monday, April 18, 2016 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Carmichael. All members were present for Roll Call. Minutes from the March 17th meeting were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from […]
Girl Scouts Deliver Cookie Donations to Military
More than 22,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies are on the way to members of the U.S. armed forces within the local Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians jurisdiction thanks to generous cookie customers and hardworking girls. Girl Scouts delivered a major portion of those cookies to the U.S. Army National Guard on Thursday, April 14 at […]
Budget Committee Faces $2.3 Million Deficit As Department Requests Roll In
The numbers are in and the Jefferson County Budget Committee got its first look at funding requests for the 2016/17 fiscal year, on Tuesday evening. Uncontrolled expenses, such as recent salary increases for County employees and costs associated with benefits, coupled with departmental “additional needs”, which includes everything from vehicles to additional employees and equipment, […]
UT Professor & Kentucky Business Woman Found Dead In Hot Tub In Gatlinburg
A University of Tennessee Professor and Kentucky Business Woman were found dead in a hot tub early Saturday morning in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Jon Levin, who taught in the Department of Physics and Astronomy for the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and Myra Smith-Findell of Corbin were discovered at Gatlinburg Falls Resort, 820 Resort Way in Gatlinburg, […]
Music In The Air County Wide
Music was in the air on Friday evening, as students from all across Jefferson County convened at Jefferson County High School for their annual Spring Concert. The event brings school students from band programs in the County to the flagship school to perform for the community. As has become customary for the united concert, there […]
Saturday Night Riot At Mountain View Has Citizens Concerned
Local Police converged on Mountain View Youth Development Facility in Dandridge to regain control of a rioting student inmate population. According to information provided by Dandridge Police Chief, Carson Williams, a call came in for assistance at Mountain View around 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Chief Williams stated that the information indicated that […]
County Complex Dies In Committee
In a 2-3 vote, the Jefferson County Facilities Committee declined to proceed with a proposed County Complex that would see the County government offices moved from their current location in downtown Dandridge. Following discussion on the proposed County Complex, Committee Member David Gaut offered a motion to proceed with the concept of a County Complex, […]
White Pine’s Sewer Treatment Plant, Lands On EPA Violations List For Last Nine Quarters
A recent release of information regarding the safety of White Pine’s drinking water has been a point of concern for citizens. According to information provided by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Environmental Protection Agency, emissions from the White Pine Sewer Treatment Plant may be of greater concern. Eric Ward, Deputy Communications Director […]
Private Sale Of Jefferson County Government Buildings?
The concept of a new Jefferson County Complex, that would be the home to most County offices, has been a topic of off and on discussion for several years. However, more recently the viability of such a project has moved to the forefront with the Jefferson County Facilities Committee and a document has been generated […]
Resident Trapped In Trailer Fire
A Tuesday morning house fire in Dandridge sent one man to the hospital, according to officials on the scene. Curtis Layman, of High Street, suffered from smoke inhalation after being trapped in a fire at his residence. Several pets were also reported to have been in the home and, though some are thought to have […]
Low Income Housing Targets Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community – Will Gatlinburg Step Up or Step Aside?
Gatlinburg’s Arts & Crafts Community, the largest group of independent artisans in North America, may soon have a new neighbor. The Glades Road loop that houses the popular tourist attraction has attracted the attention of a developer looking to cash in on the low income tax credit program that is offered by the Tennessee Housing […]
Gass & Trump Big Winners In Jefferson County
Tennessee came out in force for Super Tuesday and Jefferson County was well represented in the numbers, as voters braved the inclement weather to cast their ballots. With only one contested local race, that of Property Assessor, much of the interest was on the Presidential Primary for both political parties. As Jefferson County, like Tennessee, […]
