Governor Bill Haslam Announces Tennessee Will Not Expand Medicaid Rolls
Governor Bill Haslam announced this week to a Joint Session of the Tennessee General Assembly that he will not expand the state’s Medicaid rolls pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as ObamaCare. Instead, Haslam plans to independently pursue a “Tennessee Plan” for expanding healthcare coverage to those truly in […]
New Market Baptist Church Presents Live “Trail To The Empty Tomb”
As the grocery shelves become crammed full to the point of overflowing with chocolate bunnies, bright candies, and every type of egg dying kit possible, the tradition of Easter seems to be ever more developing into a commercial holiday. However, there are still many local citizens who actively celebrate the ancient meaning of the holiday. […]
PAA Kicks Off Fishing Season On Douglas Lake
Jefferson County is knee deep in boats this weekend, as The Professional Anglers Association kicked off the fishing season on Douglas Lake. Ninety nine anglers were on Douglas Lake in hopes of making the cut and lading the big one. The three day tournament is sponsored by Bass Pro Shop and has drawn some big […]
Industrial Development Board IDB Votes On Appropriation of Megasite Funds
The Jefferson County Industrial Board met on Friday, March 22, 2013 in the low level of the Jefferson County Health Department. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Duignan. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Worley and Miller. Board Members were informed that Board Member Hodge had resigned his position and that the […]
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Favors Withdrawal From Megasite Project, Take Project Back To Drawing Board
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri stated Thursday that he is in favor of halting the current proposed Megasite project in which the County has invested $442,311 of a projected nearly $3 million needed for possible site certification. The Mayor conveyed concerns regarding the ability of the County to fund the balance of the cost of the […]
Welcome Spring
Spring has finally arrived in Jefferson County and with it the Vernal Equinox. The Vernal Equinox is the time that the day and night have perfect balance. It also marks the beginning of rapidly increasing hours of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere. Though the beginning of Spring is often considered to be the 21st of […]
Senator Niceley Touts Brownfields Over Proposed Megasite Location
State Senator Frank Niceley was in attendance at the Saturday joint meeting of SOFAH and Jefferson County Tomorrow, two public interest groups that have been outspoken regarding property owner rights and the direction that Jefferson County is heading in the quest for economic development. Senator Niceley addressed a room of around 200 citizens and local […]
EDOC Director Wagley Responds To Megasite Concerns
There has been much discussion in Jefferson County, among officials and during meetings, regarding the proposed Megasite that would be located near the I40 and I81 split in Jefferson County. Attorney Scott Hurley, who represents 1400 acres of property in the footprint of the site, spoke in opposition to the project at the Monday evening […]
Watts Bar Unit 2 Nuclear Reactor Licensing Brings Stability Testing Upstream
The Tennessee Valley Authority was in Jefferson County last week taking core samples at the Dandridge Dike. According to Travis Brickey, a representative of TVA, the drilling is a part of a “health check” that is going on at around 18 locations in the TVA region. Brickey stated that each site could have multiple drillings, […]
New Market Man Shot By FBI Suspected Part of International Child Pornography Ring
A local man died on Wednesday morning as a result of shooting incident involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to information provided by the FBI, agents were attempting to execute a search and arrest warrant when the incident occurred. Federal agents were attempting to arrest the subject for the distribution and possession of child […]
Commissioner Hagerty Addresses East TN Megasite During TN State House Budget Hearings
The Jefferson County Budget Committee is heading into the Budgeting season for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. In addition to the usual requests that are presented to the Budget Committee, EDOC by way of the Industrial Development Board is expected to request nearly $2 million additional dollars to continue the certification process for the proposed Megasite. […]
Gun Owner’s Rights Fears Driving Increase in Handgun Carry Permits
The State of Tennessee House and Senate have passed the Guns in Trunks bill and it is on the way to the Governor’s desk for his signature. The issue of gun rights has been a concern across the Nation and, especially, in Tennessee. Jefferson County Representative Jeremy Faison sponsored the Guns in Trunks bill in […]
Dandridge Low Income Housing Development To Be Revisited This Thursday
A tax credit housing development that was slotted for the Shrader Road area in Dandridge, adjacent to the Field of Dreams and the new multi million dollar Activity Center investment, hit a bump in the road at last week’s Dandridge Planning Commission Meeting. WODA, an Ohio based Development Company, had appeared before the Planning Commission […]
Two Bucks and a Nickel, Can We Hold On?
Though the third month of 2013 is just approaching, the fiscal year for Jefferson County is winding down and the budgeting process for the 2013-2014 fiscal year is in full swing. Jefferson County Finance Director Helton stated that the County side of the financial picture appears to be in a good place heading into the […]
HOMECOMING COURT RAISES FUNDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER
Ladies of the 2012 Jefferson County Homecoming Courts recently hosted a Royal Luncheon to benefit the Humane Society of Jefferson County. The luncheon was held at the Baneberry Community Center on Dec 1, 2012. The ladies sold tickets to the luncheon and collected canned food for the shelter. Attendees enjoyed a catered lunch, petite auction […]
