Historic Tennessee Crop To Thrive Again – Governor Haslam Signs HEMP Bill
The State of Tennessee has opened the doors for the Department of Agriculture to issue license for industrial hemp farming in the Volunteer State. Long considered an viable alternative to other sources of fiber and cellulose, HB 2445 introduced by District 11 Representative Faison and Companion SB 2495 introduced by Senator Niceley effectively divorced industrial […]
Domestic Call Turns Meth Bust for Dandridge Police Department
According to Dandridge Chief of Police Carson Williams, at approximately 2:35 pm on May 14, 2014, Sgt. Donald Fair and Officer Shane Hanshew, of the Dandridge Police Department, responded to a 911 call of domestic disturbance at 591 Joshua Dr. in Dandridge. Upon arriving at the scene the officers noticed two individuals running from the […]
LIFE JACKETS AND HELMETS…IT’S TIME TO USE THEM BOTH
As temperatures and lake-levels rise, Tennesseans are boarding boats and Off Highway Vehicles for outdoor recreation on the state’s copious amount of waterways and trails. But with an increase in outdoor activity also comes an increase in accidents. Boating and OHV accident statistics mirror each other in terms of peak season for accidents: May through […]
Meeting Government First Hand
Jimmy Duncan, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District, including most of Jefferson County, visited around 50 Jefferson County High School students on Monday, May 12, 2014. These students were from Mr. Pulliam’s and Mr. Braun’s U.S. Government classes. They met in the newly renovated Media Center at JCHS. The opportunity emerged from a student […]
JCHS Senior Honor’s Day
The Jefferson County High School Class of 2014 Honor’s Day was held recently at Carson Newman Univeristy. Fiona Scruggs, Patriot Events Council Representative, gave the Welcome and Jefferson County High School Principal Dr. Scott Walker gave the Opening Address. Bob Jenkins was award the 2014 Community Patriot Award for his longstanding contributions to Jefferson County […]
Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series Starts The Summer
The 2014 Farm Concert Series presented by the Jefferson County Post kicked off their opening event on Saturday evening. A little rain could not dampen the excitement of the opening show for this year’s premier musical entertainment event. The annual concert series showcases some of the best talent in the region and does it all […]
Fire and Water Do Mix
The Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Dandridge Water Department will be teaming up to insure the capacity and usability of fire hydrants in the County seat. Town Administrator Melissa Peagler said in an interview on Friday that jurisdiction and the parameters of testing have been in question and many of the local […]
School Board Seeks New Attorney
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Called Meeting prior to their Regular Work Session on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Under New Business, Jefferson County Finance Director Helton recommended that […]
Happy Mother’s Day 2014
Happy Mother’s Day! May 11, 2014 is the day that is set aside this year to celebrate the contributions of mothers. Celebrated not only in the United States but in several countries across the globe, Mother’s Day offers a time to show appreciation for the contributions of motherhood. According to the Census Bureau, around 4.1 […]
Samuel Doak Chapter National Society DAR Scholarship Awarded
The Samuel Doak Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship was awarded by Mary Jane Coleman, Samuel Doak Chapter’s Scholarship Chairman on April 24, 2014. This Scholarship is offered to a senior student at Morristown Hamblen High School-East, Morristown Hamblen High School-West, Jefferson County High School, and Grainger County High School. The winner […]
Jefferson County Voters Give Nod To Incumbents
Jefferson County gave the nod to incumbents yesterday, when citizens went to the polls to cast their ballots in the Primary Election. Sheriff G.W. (Bud) McCoig received 53.54% of the vote, besting his opponent, David Davenport, with a 4338 to 3753 spread. McCoig will be unopposed in the General Election, therefore he will serve a […]
Patriots Open Spring Practice With New Faces on Staff
When the Jefferson County Patriots open spring football practice on Monday, there will be 3 new assistants on Head Coach Kenny Cobble’s staff. Some changes were made on the Coaching Staff, for a variety of reasons. Coaches departing the program were Logan Hollingshead, long term assistant Jonathan Brimer, and Offensive Coordinator Joey Wood. Cobble says […]
Early Voting Numbers Best 2010
Candidates for the May election cycle have been campaigning in full force for several weeks. Early voting ended on May 1, 2014 with the main office, satellite offices and absentee votes coming in at a count of 4466. Of that number, 126 were absentee votes. According to Charles Gibson, Administrator of Elections for the Jefferson […]
First Annual Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity Tennova Healthcare Golf Classic
The First Annual Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity Tennova Healthcare Golf Classic was held April 24, 2014 at Patriot Hills Golf Course. Sheila Wiggins, local Habitat for Humanity Executive Director, said that Habitat for Humanity was thrilled to have Colin McRae, Tennova CEO and Habitat for Humanity Board Member and Tennova Healthcare as proud partners […]
SOFAH Meets To Discuss Transparency And Open Government
The Save Our Farms and Homes organization met this week to discuss a transparency and open records lawsuit filed by a section of its members against the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, EDOC and the Jefferson County Commission. Attorney Scott Hurley, who has served as legal council for the group since their organization last year […]
