THEC Awards $800,000 to Improve Student Outcomes in Higher Education
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has awarded $800,000 to six colleges and universities to increase student outcomes at the institutions. The $800,000 in funding through the Institutional Outcome Improvement Fund Grant will assist institutions in growing student outcomes in areas such as credit hour progression and degree completion. The outcomes that each institution will […]
INVITATION TO BID – Asphalt For Jefferson County Highway Department
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for Asphalt for the Jefferson County Highway Department. Bids will be for one year (1) from July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2017. An affidavit is required. For affidavit form and additional information contact Charles Tipton at 865-397-2155. Estimated Quantity Description F.O.B. […]
INVITATION TO BID – Cleaning Services
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting separate sealed bids for cleaning services for the following: Bid Package A: Jefferson Academy, (4 portables) 341 West Broadway Blvd, Jefferson City, TN 37760 Quotes should include 4 times a week during the school year (10 months). The bid package must be clearly marked […]
The Sad, Sad Truth
The news item of the week appears to center around the death of a gorilla and people are lining up on both sides of the question to make their opinions known. There are a few facts about the shooting that cannot be escaped. The death was tragic. Most experts(and I in no way purport to […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “convenient.” A long holiday weekend kept most of the drones busy but they were back to business as usual by mid week. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that the ink isn’t even dry but some are already wagging their antennas. The low humm says that there are […]
Swimming in Summer
Summer is not summer without the swimming pool. Over the years, watching my children and grandchildren in the swimming pool has been one of my summer joys. I love the squeals of delight as they gained mastery of the water. Imaginations were ever at play, as different scenarios were constantly changing. There were races and […]
Hectic Summers
Summer can be hectic for children. Schedules are often abandoned in favor of summer fun, which can have a negative effect on their behavior. These activities are easy ways to calm them, while simultaneously providing a unique learning experience. Fingertip Letter Writing Exercise: While calmly and quietly relaxing with eyes closed, this activity develops focusing […]
Shining Her Up
Typically the week following Memorial Day finds more action on the local lake waters than in the towns and cities of Jefferson County. However, this week travelers to and through the historic town square in Dandridge may need a little extra patience to navigate several areas of construction. The Town of Dandridge is in the […]
Belle Blackburn’s “The Doctor’s Daughter: The Choice” (The Doctor’s Daughter Book 2)
I always love getting to review books by local authors, so I’m glad I’ve finally gotten a chance to review another by Knoxville author Belle Blackburn: The Doctor’s Daughter: The Choice. A sequel to The Doctor’s Daughter: Journey to Justice, the novel again follows our heroine Kate, who is at an interesting crossroad in her […]
INVITATION TO BID – Bid Package A, Bid Package B – Renovation of Existing JCHS Football Field Lighting
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting separate bids packages for the following: Bid Package A: Testing and renovation of poles and electrical service for existing lighting for Jefferson County High School football field; Bid Package B: Replacement of existing lighting fixtures at Jefferson County High School football field. There will […]
INVITATION TO BID – New Sports Lighting For The Jefferson County High School Football Field
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting bids for new sports field lighting for the Jefferson County High School football field. There will be a mandatory site visit on Monday, June 13th at 10 AM at the Jefferson County High School football field, 115 W. Dumplin Valley Road, Dandridge, TN 37725. […]
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID – Parking, Site Circulation and Bus Access Road Improvements for Jefferson County High School, Bid Package A
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Bids are invited for General Contract for the work of the following project. Parking, Site Circulation and Bus Access Road Improvements for Jefferson County High School, Bid Package A 115 W. Dumplin Valley Road Dandridge, TN 37725 Bonafide Prime Bidders obtaining Bidding Documents by paying a Plan Deposit, by certified check or […]
Park Proposes Frontcountry Camping Fee Increase
Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the public to comment through June 27 on a proposal to increase fees at frontcountry campgrounds and picnic pavilions along with proposed changes to the management of three campgrounds by adding them to the national reservation system through Recreation.gov. The park is also hosting open houses at the Oconaluftee […]
INVITATION TO BID – Elevator Maintenance and Service, Fire Extinguishers Inspection, Kitchen Fire Suppression, Fire Alarm Inspection, Fire Alarm Monitoring, Sprinkler System Inspection
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the following: – Elevator maintenance and service – Fire Extinguishers Inspection and service – Kitchen Fire suppression inspection and service – Fire alarm inspections – Fire alarm monitoring – Sprinkler system inspection and service For bid specifications please contact Steve Wolfenbarger […]
INVITATION TO BID – Annual Preventive Maintenance Contract On The HVAC SYSTEM at Jefferson County Justice Center
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for an annual Preventive Maintenance Contract on the HVAC SYSTEM located at the Jefferson County Justice Center. Successful bidder must have HVAC certification and knowledge of AAONAIRE Energy Recovery Units. Complete background checks, Insurance, Company Business License, and References must be included […]
New Devices, Wearable System Aim to Predict, Prevent Asthma Attacks
Researchers have developed an integrated, wearable system that monitors a user’s environment, heart rate and other physical attributes with the goal of predicting and preventing asthma attacks. The researchers plan to begin testing the system on a larger subject population this summer. The system, called the Health and Environmental Tracker (HET), is composed of a […]
