Jefferson County Given 3 Star Status
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development today announced 85 out of 95 counties have been awarded ThreeStar status. In addition, since the ThreeStar community development program began requiring eligible communities to create and maintain a County Audit Committee in January 2013, the number of counties with Audit Committees has increased substantially. As of […]
Waterfront At Forefront Of Dandridge Council
The Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen held their regular voting meeting, following a Public Hearing and Beer Board meeting, at the Public Works Building in Dandridge on August 12, 2014. No citizens appeared to speak at the Pubic Hearing concerning an ordinance to restrict the location for the sale of fireworks. The […]
The Results Are In
The August 7th election totals are in and changes are on tap for much of the County Commission, though the top elected position will not change in Jefferson County. For the second straight election, early and absentee totals bested Election Day votes with early voting coming in at 3417 and Election Day bringing in 3212 […]
Governor Bill Haslam, Senator Lamar Alexander, and Congressman Phil Roe Visit Jefferson County
Governor Bill Haslam, US Senator Lamar Alexander and their entourage made a stop at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon, August 6, 2014. The Governor, Senator and a host of politicos were on the election trail just one day shy of Election Day across the State of Tennessee. Alexander was absent last week, […]
Early Voting Closes Low – August 7, 2014 Last Chance To Pull Levers
Twenty one County Commission seats are up for appointment in the August 7, 2014 election cycle. Beyond the unopposed positions, the office of Jefferson County Mayor is also contested and judicial retention is a hot topic in some areas of the State, through it doesn’t seem to be driving voters to the polls in Jefferson […]
KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS
The 2014 Mountain Music Kids Fishing tournament held at Douglas Dam TVA launch ramp was an over whelming success. The tournament has been held for 24 years for kids and is one of the largest kid’s fishing tournaments in the country, conducted solely by contributions and donations from business’s and individuals. All the money raised […]
“Basketball Doesn’t Build Character, It Reveals It”
Jefferson County High School longtime Assistant Basketball Coach John Hill unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014. Hill was a life long native of Jefferson County where he was a member of the Dandridge community. Born on May 6, 1945, John and his late brother, Edd, resided for many years with his Aunt Daisy […]
Early Voter Turnout Struggling
Despite the fervor that accompanied the May Primary Election, Jefferson County has had a less than stellar start to the August 7, 2014 General Election. While the General Election historically does not pull in the voters like a Primary Election, according to numbers provided by the Tennessee Secretary of State, Jefferson County was trailing its […]
Please Share The Roadways With Our Farmers
East Tennessee is known for its rolling hills and fertile land. Though the face of the region has changed in the past few decades, it is still largely rural and farming is still a viable part of the local economy. Regardless of the nature of the farmer, either working the land full time as his […]
Industrial Development Board – Property Owners Express Interest In Optioning To IDB
The Jefferson County Industrial Board met on Friday, July 25, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Masters. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Snodgrass, Shelton and Kisabeth. With a Motion from Board Member Keck and 2nd from Jenkins the Minutes were Approved. The Financial Report, […]
$2.35 Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; Commission Honors Billie Jean Chambers
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Quarterly Session on Monday, July 21, 2104 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Baxley and Tucker. Commissioner Dockery exited at recess. No citizens requested to speak at the Public Hearing on […]
Improved but still “Miles to go” for Patriots
The Jefferson County High School Football Team played its final 7 on 7 skill position scrimmage on Thursday. It was a 3-way scrimmage against the Powell Panthers (5-5 2013) and the class 5A state runner-up from a year ago, West Rebels (13-2 2013). For those that are unfamiliar, skill positions consist of Quarterbacks, Running backs, […]
Pop Seals and The Open Range Band Plays Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series
A large crowd was on hand Saturday night, July 12, 2014 to enjoy some great music in Dumplin Valley. As Dumplin Valley Concert Series winds down, with the final show on Friday, August 23, everyone was in the mood for some great country music with a little southern rock on the side. Rick Sharp with […]
State Representative Jeremy Faison Joins With Secretary Of State To Announce Tennessee Honor Vote Program
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) joined with Tennessee’s Secretary of State this week to officially announce the Honor Vote Program for 2014. The Tennessee Honor Vote program gives Tennesseans the opportunity to dedicate their vote to active-duty military personnel and veterans. The program was an overwhelming success in 2012, having received nearly 3,500 submissions. For […]
Changes On Horizon For Dandridge
The Town of Dandridge will allow beer permits inside the Historical Town Square, following a meeting last week for a third and final reading on the issue. In a 4-2 vote, with Aldermen Kesterson and Thornhill voting No and Nelson absent, the language that prevented permits in the area due to proximity to a “gathering […]
Chief Justice Wade Visits Dandridge
The Vance Building in Dandridge hosted a meet and greet for Chief Justice Gary Wade of the Tennessee Supreme Court on Sunday, July 6, 2014. The bi-partisan event was well-attended, and all who came were encouraged to stay and enjoy refreshments throughout the early evening. State Representative Andrew Farmer introduced the Chief Justice, following remarks […]
