Dandridge Tennessee’s MUSIC ON THE TOWN Kicks Off with Paula Michelle & Matt Cordell
Thursday was a great night for music, and the packed lawn behind Town Hall in Dandridge’s Historic Town Square was proof that Music on the Town 2013 has begun. Music on the Town is an every Thursday evening in September event and a wonderful way to kick off fall in Jefferson County. The entertainment is […]
Maury Hornets Shut Out Rutledge Pioneers 30-0
Tuesday, September 3rd, two undefeated teams clashed head to head, both being determined to keep their winning streak alive. Maury Middle School Hornets and Rutledge Middle School Pioneers met on the gridiron and the team that came out on top was Dandridge’s own Maury Middle School with a final score of thirty to zero. In […]
Saying Good-Bye To Summer 2013
Labor Day is a Federal Holiday that is celebrated the first Monday in September. It was initiated as a time to celebrate unionized labor’s contributions to the American economy, however it has also become widely known as the unofficial end of summer. As Summer 2013 comes to a close and we prepare to welcome Fall […]
ACT Scores Up for Jefferson County Students
Jefferson County High School has received the combined ACT score for the Class of 2013 and it shows a 1.7 increase over the 2012 scores. The Class Composite for 2013 graduates was 19.8, up from 18.1 in 2012. Students in the Class of 2013, which graduated in May, took the ACT test in the spring […]
First Game, First Road Trip, First Victory! – Patriots Defeat Central Bobcats 32-20
It is definitely football time in Tennessee! With the Jefferson County Patriots opening up the season at the Dan Y. Boring Stadium with a smashing victory, the Patriots looked determined to go to the post season. Jefferson County Patriots took on the Central High School Bobcat’s at the Bobcat’s home turf, on Thursday evening. The […]
Former New Market City Employee Arrested for Two Counts of Theft Over $10k and Official Misconduct
According to information released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, a former employee of the City of New Market was arrested on August 27, 2013 for two counts of theft over $10,000 and four counts of Official Misconduct. The TBI reported that Melissa Robin Parker, age 43, of New Market surrendered herself to TBI agents. […]
Common Core – Jefferson County Students See Curriculum Change
Parents and students may have noticed a difference in the tasks that are a part of this year’s academic curriculum, as the Jefferson County School System moves to a Common Core Curriculum. The Common Core initiative is led by the National Governor’s Association, has been adopted in 45 States and is designed to bring continuity […]
JCHS Announces Gaines Cox As New Patriot Baseball Head Coach
Tuesday August 22nd, 2013, Jefferson County High School announced that Gaines Cox would be replacing former JCHS Baseball Coach Josh Warner at the helm of the Patriots. Warner resigned from Jefferson County High School in late July to go to Gatlinburg-Pittman High School and the move left Jefferson County in search of a new head […]
JCHS Distiguished As REWARD SCHOOL By State DOE – In Top 5% For Progress
The State Department of Education has announced the Tennessee Reward Schools for the 2012-2013 school year and Jefferson County High School has been distinguished as a Reward School. Of the 169 schools that were designated as Reward Schools, 70 were for performance, 83 were for progress and 16 were for a combination of performance and […]
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 […]