JCHS 2014 Homecoming Court
Jefferson County High School will celebrate their Homecoming this Friday and the week will be full of spirit building fun working up to the game. One of the highlights of Homecoming is the crowning of the Queen. This year fourteen lovely young ladies, in grades 9-12, represent the student body as members of the 2014 […]
Downtown Street Conditions Concern For Business Owners
The Town of Dandridge held their Regular Voting Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the Public Works Building. A Public Forum was held regarding an upcoming request for a Beer Permit for Walt’s Hitchin’ Post. Owner Walt Rosin was the only speaker at the forum. Following the close of the forum, the Beer Board […]
Looking For Leaves?
Although the official start of fall is still a couple of weeks away, ardent leaf watchers are already looking for the red, yellow and orange hues. For those that are seeking a bit of early color, the highest elevations of the SmokyMountains are the best place to see fall creeping into the landscape. Witch Hobble […]
Access Life Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Access-Life just celebrated their 5th anniversary outreach in Dandridge this past Sunday and event organizers, Doug and Leanne Goddard, were excited about the scope of the event’s outreach. Over 700 folks attended including participants, volunteers and exhibitors, about 400 people were given boat rides, 800 hot dogs were served and nearly 20 mobility items, including […]
Habitat On Track For An Exciting Fall Season
A new season is bringing exciting new things to Habitat for Humanity. Director Shelia Wiggins is enthusiastic about several upcoming events that will allow the public to visit the local Habitat Restore and showcase the variety of clothing and goods available for purchase. September 20th will mark the second annual Fall Fashion Show, which will […]
COSMO Medical Expands With Boutique Ribbon Cutting
Cosmo Medical has expanded its service and is now offering a boutique, as well as their traditional scope of services. Kelley Coffee, owner, felt that the time was right to expand the business, which moved to its new location at 1237 Gay Street (in the Vance Building) earlier this year. She is offering skin friendly […]
Lake Levels Result Of Deficit Of Rain, Not TVA Pull Down
Local lake levels appear to be dropping and, as the last large lake recreation days approach, some are concerned that Labor Day boating could be shallow. TVA Representative Hopson stated that TVA is maintaining its commitment to keeping water levels up until after the Labor Day weekend. He contributed the seemingly low levels to a […]
Lightning Ignites Liquid Oxygen Tank – Local Residents Evacuated
An incident at Douglas Dam on Wednesday evening, August 20, 2014, has been contributed to a lightening strike that impacted liquid oxygen being piped into the waters of Douglas Lake. TVA Representative Jim Hopson stated Thursday that the incident happened around 7:45 pm, igniting a tank holding liquid oxygen and piping that was carrying oxygen […]
Construction Controversy – Who Picks Up The Tab?
A disagreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation could leave the Town of Dandridge and Jefferson Cocke Utility paying the tab for road work associated with a combined Dandridge Water Department and Jefferson Cocke Utility project. Members of the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen were informed last week that a representative of Jefferson Cocke […]
Chloe Hubbard Crowned Fairest Of The Fair
The girls were pretty, the lights were bright and the music was country at the Jefferson County Fair on Saturday evening, as Fairest of the Fair took the center stage in the Biddle Pavilion. The headline event of the evening was the first out on stage, as five lovely young ladies competed for the title […]
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 […]
