1 Out of 10 Registered Voters in Tennessee Have Already Cast Their Ballots
As of the close of polls on Oct. 15, the second day of early voting in Tennessee, 453,858 voters had cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 State and Federal General election. “Over 10 percent of Tennessee voters have already voted, and this high turnout demonstrates the public’s confidence in Tennessee’s electoral process,” said Secretary […]
JCHS Homecoming 2020
Jefferson County High School presented the Homecoming Court this past weekend. Representing the Patriot Academy and the freshman class were: Eliza Collins: the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bent Collins of New Market. She is on the JCHS girls’ basketball, volleyball, and track team. Eliza is on the A Honor Roll and enjoys swimming, spending […]
Cherokee Distributing Company announces renewed partnership with the Vol Network
Cherokee Distributing Company and the Vol Network celebrate renewal of their partnership at Neyland Stadium on the University of Tennessee (UT) campus this fall. Pictured from left: Vol Network General Manager Steve Early; UT Senior Associate Athletics Director Jeneen Lalik; Cherokee Distributing Company Off-Premise Manager Burton Sampson; UT Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer; Cherokee Distributing […]
Columbus Day 2020
This year on Monday, October 12, we celebrate Columbus Day; the holiday commemorating when Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas in 1492. This holiday honors Columbus’s achievements, but what were they? Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer from Genoa that navigated four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean after convincing the King and Queen of Spain […]
AG Slatery Reaches $5 Million Multistate Settlement with Community Health Systems
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III, along with the Attorneys General of 27 other States, announced a settlement with Tennessee-based CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., and its subsidiary, CHSPSC LLC. This judgment resolves an investigation of a data breach which impacted approximately 6.1 million patients, including nearly 450,000 in Tennessee. CHS owned, leased, or operated […]
Debris Burn Permits Required Beginning Oct. 15
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry is observing National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4 – 10 by reminding citizens to follow simple safety practices to prevent wildfires and obtain a debris burn permit for leaf and brush piles. The official start of wildfire season in Tennessee is Oct. 15. “With the recent and […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues 2020-21 Recommendations on Preventing Influenza
As researchers race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, there is already a safe, effective way to – protect children from another common and unpredictable infection – influenza — which can cause severe illness and death. This fall, pediatricians recommend that it is more important than ever for everyone over 6 months old to be […]
Tennessee Players Ready for Georgia
Tennessee on-field leaders Brandon Kennedy, Henry To’o To’o and Ty Chandler, who’s 176 rushing yards lead the SEC so far this season, discuss their expectations for their upcoming matchup at Georgia on Saturday with members of the media. A top-15 clash, the No. 14/12 Vols look to extend their FBS-leading win streak to nine against the undefeated No. 3/3 Bulldogs. Kickoff […]
Preserving Pumpkins – How To Make Them Last
With Halloween approaching, it is expected that there will be Jack-o’-lanterns around every corner. But by the time Halloween is actually upon us, many of the pumpkins have withered and molded from the long exposure through fall. So how do we keep our pumpkins fresh through the long months? When choosing a pumpkin it is […]
Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group Issues Updated Guidance for Businesses Under Tennessee Pledge
In accordance with the current scientific understanding of COVID-19, Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group issued updated guidance today for businesses and other activities under the Tennessee Pledge. The updates follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and maintain emphasis on key preventative measures such as mask wearing, social distancing and frequent disinfection. The update […]
President Trump proclaims ‘Made in America’ Week!
President Trump returns to the White House from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | October 5, 2020 Each year, President Trump welcomes businesses to the White House from every American state to display their goods at the Made in America Showcase. “Buy American, Hire American” is more than a motto for President Trump. It is the […]
Tennessee Court of Appeals Decision School Vouchers (ESA’S) Unconstitutional
By David Seal Background Education Savings Accounts (ESA’s), more commonly known as school vouchers, became law in Tennessee during the 2019 legislative session. Tennessee is one of a handful of states to enact law giving parents school choice, providing an option for their students to escape failing schools. In doing so, the state would issue […]
New Market’s Humbard Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League event on Lake Cherokee
Boater Bill Humbard of New Market, Tennessee, brought a two-day total of 10 bass to the scale weighing 24 pounds, 4 ounces to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine Mountain Division Super-Tournament at Lake Cherokee. For his victory, Humbard earned $6,230. “I’ve been blessed to win the Mountain Division prior to […]
College fair to feature more than 20 regional institutions
Carson-Newman University Assistant Director of Freshmen Admissions Spenser Smith and Admissions Representative Jessi Hesseldahl give a “talons up” gesture from behind a display of admissions materials like those that will be available from more than 20 institutions at the Oct. 1 college fair. High school students have the opportunity to learn more about many of […]
Attorney General’s Office and Commerce & Insurance Join CFTC to Stop Nationwide Precious Metals IRA, Bullion Coin Scheme Solicited More Than $185 Million from Defrauded Senior Investors
The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office and the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance announced today that they are participating in a consolidated nationwide enforcement action to disrupt a fraudulent precious metals scheme that has solicited more than $185 million from seniors and other investors across the United States. This week, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office […]
