TDOT Urged to Expand Hwy 411 Project
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) invited a host of local officials and business industry leaders to meet with the Department of Transportation this week. The group urged TDOT to include a 1.5 mile stretch in the initial phase of the Highway 411 project leading into Chestnut Hill. The project phase was currently slated to […]
Replacement of SR 92 Bridge over the French Broad River
The Tennessee Department of Transportation held a public information meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at the Field of Dreams Activity Center. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information and an outlet for citizen input on the replacement of SR 92 Bridge over the French Broad River. Thursday’s meeting was the fourth public […]
The Point Marina presents “Shakin The Lake” Fireworks Show & Live Music This Friday & Saturday
Douglas Lake appears tranquil and calm, largely due to the start of school and end of weekday lake fun, as vacations come to an end. That will not be the case this week end, however, as The Point Marina presents Shakin’ the Lake. The weekend event will kick off Friday night with a special music […]
Hump Day for The Jefferson County Fair
Wednesday is hump day for the Jefferson County Fair, as staff and officials prepare to launch the 2013 Jefferson County Fair on Thursday, August 15th. Gates will open at 5p.m., however between now and then there will be a flurry of activity at the Fair Grounds. While most of the large rides and booths are […]
Lady Patriots Unhorse Chuckey-Doak Black Knights 3-1
As the ladies’ soccer season begins, the Lady Patriots pull off a decisive victory against Chuckey-Doak’s Black Knights in a scrimmage this past Thursday. With the final score being 3-1, the Lady Patriots’ are showing a strong determination to go to this year’s Finals. The first goal came early in the first half, giving some […]
Afternoon Pick-Up of Students by Parents at Jefferson County High School
Parents, We have had a very good beginning of the school year. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in helping us provide an environment as safe as possible for your children and our students. As part of our ongoing effort to insure student safety we find it necessary to alter pick-up time by parents […]
Public Meeting Scheduled for State Route 92 Bridge Project – Dandridge, August 15, 2013
On Thursday, August 15th, TDOT will hold a public meeting concerning a future project to replace the State Route 92 Bridge over the French Broad River in Dandridge, TN in Jefferson County. The purpose of the meeting is to present TDOT’s recommended alternative to replace the existing bridge and to gather public input on the […]
Jefferson County Fair Celebrates 70 Years, Aug 15-24, 2013
August 15 – 24, 2013 ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUN? Gates Open at 5 P.M (info (865)475-8805)
Traffic Maps Released for Patriot Academy & JCHS
Dr. Scott Walker, Principal of Jefferson County High School Main and Auxiliary Campus, has released information for parents and students that will be driving freshmen to the new Patriot Academy regarding traffic flow. A map detailing drop off and access routes for the Patriot Academy can be viewed here. Principal Walker has also included access […]
JCHS Waiting On “All Clear” From Engineers
The Jefferson County Department of Education released the following statement this morning regarding the evaluation process currently under way at Jefferson County High School. In light of the recent roof collapse of building 8, we are taking extra precaution to make sure that we don’t have any structural issues in any part of the main […]
Mayor Palmieri – No Veto, No Endorsement
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri released a statement on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, regarding the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget and 10 cent additional ($2.15 total) tax levy that was approved by majority Commission vote on Monday evening. The Mayor stated that he is not comfortable with the budget itself, which includes a deficit of around $5 […]
Welcome Back Message from Jefferson County Dept. of Education
Jefferson County Schools Director, Dr. Charles Edmonds, and Central Office Administrators, Sherry Finchum and Ruth Pohlman, address issues important to teachers, support staff, parents, students and tax payers, as the 2013-2014 school year kicks off. Jefferson County Schools convene for their first day of class on August 8, 2013.
Commission Stands On Dime Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Commission held a Special Called Meeting to address the fiscal year 2013-2014 Budget Resolutions on Monday, July 29, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tucker and Solomon. Chairman Mills stated that the resolution for the […]
County-Wide Firefighter Training Drill
Saturday was a day for practice drills for every Fire Department in Jefferson County. Firefighters converged on the boat ramp at The Point Marina & Resort to hone their skills in filling and deploying water to areas where a pressurized supply may not be available from hydrants. A scenario where hydrants are not available could […]
School Board’s Decision Not In Keeping With Separation of Church and State
The United States District Court Eastern District of Tennessee has issued a judgment order in the case of David Kucera and Vickie F. Forgety vs. Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners, et al., finding for Kucera and Forgety. In keeping with the opinion of the Sixth Circuit of Appeals, the United States District Court Eastern […]
Commission’s Decline To Approve Tax Levy Leaves Officials Facing Quandary
Last week’s decision by the Jefferson County Commission to decline to approve a proposed tax levy that would increase property tax in Jefferson County by 13 cents has left County officials facing a quandary. On Monday, June 15, 2013, the Jefferson County Commission approved a budget that requires use of County and School System fund […]
