Reoccurring Finding In State Audit Topic Of Discussion
The Jefferson County Audit Committee’s June 3rd meeting became a question and answers session, due to the lack of a quorum needed to take any official action. With only two voting members of the committee present ( absent were Mills, Griffith and Jett) a meeting between State of Tennessee auditors and the Audit Committee failed […]
Jefferson County Inmate Airlifted From Justice Center
An inmate at the Jefferson County Jail was airlifted to the University Tennessee Hospital on Sunday afternoon. UT’s Lifestar landed in the parking lot of the Justice Center around 12:30 pm and was met by waiting First Responders. Jefferson County Sheriff G.W. “Bud” McCoig stated that an inmate had been airlifted to the hospital following […]
Fate Of Dandridge Bridge Awaits Federal Highway Administration Final Approval
The Dandridge Bridge SR 92, which is a part of the historic town’s local landscape, has been in flux for several years as town officials and representatives from the Tennessee Department of Transportation deliberated on the best and least costly means for correcting the traffic problems associated with crossing the bridge. Several joint meetings, spanning […]
Chamber Director Don Cason Resigns
The Director of Jefferson County’s Chamber of Commerce, Don Cason, has announced his resignation from his position at both the Chamber of Commerce and EDOC, who share administrative employees. According to information provided Thursday by the Chamber of Commerce, Cason’s last day will be July 3, 2014. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri stated that he was […]
CORE GOLF CENTER OPENS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Core Golf Center held its’ open house on Saturday May 24th. Located off of Cline Road in Dandridge, Core Golf Center has everything you need to improve your golf skills, as well as state of the art technology to improve even the most experienced golfers in the area. “It’s a complete golfing development center” Says […]
In Remembrance
Nationally, Americans celebrate Memorial Day on the fourth Monday in May. It is a time for the Country to remember the ultimate sacrifice that has been paid from those serving this Nation since the Civil War. Though the origins of the day of remembrance are somewhat sketchy, with both the North and South claiming credit, […]
House Of Prayer Church Destroyed By Fire Saturday Evening
First Responders were out in force on Saturday night to answer the call of a structure fire off of Hopewell Street in Dandridge. The late evening call came in to E-911 at 8:31pm indicating that there was a fire at 874 Hopewell Street in Dandridge. The Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department, as well as Lakeway, Kansas […]
Dandridge Farmer’s Market Opens For Summer
The Historic Town Square in Dandridge was hopping on Saturday, as the annual Farmer’s Market made its seasonal debut. Though still a little early for many of the tasty fruits and vegetables that the farm fresh market is noted for, there were plenty of flowers, plants and other wares to draw in shoppers. Locals have […]
Suspected Military Ordinance Found In Dandridge Turns Out To Be Practice Bazooka Round
Thursday morning the owner of a Dandridge residence found what was suspected as an unexploded military ordinance while cleaning. The suspected device was reported to the Dandridge Police Department, who then contacted Fort Campbell via the Morristown National Guard Armory. Officials reported later that the round was found to be practice ammunition and was reclaimed […]
Cruisin’ & Groovin’ Saturday in Historic Town Square
The Historic Town Square was rockin’ in Dandridge on Saturday, as Cruisin’ and Groovin’ came to town. Antique cars lined the streets and antique car lovers strolled the sidewalks perusing the beauties. Music of the era added to the feel and the almost postcard atmosphere that gave a nod to an era when timed moved […]
Historic Tennessee Crop To Thrive Again – Governor Haslam Signs HEMP Bill
The State of Tennessee has opened the doors for the Department of Agriculture to issue license for industrial hemp farming in the Volunteer State. Long considered an viable alternative to other sources of fiber and cellulose, HB 2445 introduced by District 11 Representative Faison and Companion SB 2495 introduced by Senator Niceley effectively divorced industrial […]
Domestic Call Turns Meth Bust for Dandridge Police Department
According to Dandridge Chief of Police Carson Williams, at approximately 2:35 pm on May 14, 2014, Sgt. Donald Fair and Officer Shane Hanshew, of the Dandridge Police Department, responded to a 911 call of domestic disturbance at 591 Joshua Dr. in Dandridge. Upon arriving at the scene the officers noticed two individuals running from the […]
LIFE JACKETS AND HELMETS…IT’S TIME TO USE THEM BOTH
As temperatures and lake-levels rise, Tennesseans are boarding boats and Off Highway Vehicles for outdoor recreation on the state’s copious amount of waterways and trails. But with an increase in outdoor activity also comes an increase in accidents. Boating and OHV accident statistics mirror each other in terms of peak season for accidents: May through […]
Meeting Government First Hand
Jimmy Duncan, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District, including most of Jefferson County, visited around 50 Jefferson County High School students on Monday, May 12, 2014. These students were from Mr. Pulliam’s and Mr. Braun’s U.S. Government classes. They met in the newly renovated Media Center at JCHS. The opportunity emerged from a student […]
JCHS Senior Honor’s Day
The Jefferson County High School Class of 2014 Honor’s Day was held recently at Carson Newman Univeristy. Fiona Scruggs, Patriot Events Council Representative, gave the Welcome and Jefferson County High School Principal Dr. Scott Walker gave the Opening Address. Bob Jenkins was award the 2014 Community Patriot Award for his longstanding contributions to Jefferson County […]
Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series Starts The Summer
The 2014 Farm Concert Series presented by the Jefferson County Post kicked off their opening event on Saturday evening. A little rain could not dampen the excitement of the opening show for this year’s premier musical entertainment event. The annual concert series showcases some of the best talent in the region and does it all […]
