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 […]
Katelyn Inman Crowned Fairest Of The Fair 2013
As of Saturday evening, the Jefferson County Fair has new royalty. Katelyn Inman was crowned Fairest of the Fair and becomes the 70th young lady to wear the title. Katelyn was chosen out of a field of six to represent the Jefferson County Fair for the next year. A Senior at Jefferson County High School, […]
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 […]
Public Meeting Scheduled for State Route 92 Bridge Project – Dandridge, August 15, 2013
On Thursday, August 15th, TDOT will hold a public meeting concerning a future project to replace the State Route 92 Bridge over the French Broad River in Dandridge, TN in Jefferson County. The purpose of the meeting is to present TDOT’s recommended alternative to replace the existing bridge and to gather public input on the […]
Jefferson County Fair Celebrates 70 Years, Aug 15-24, 2013
August 15 – 24, 2013 ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUN? Gates Open at 5 P.M (info (865)475-8805)
Traffic Maps Released for Patriot Academy & JCHS
Dr. Scott Walker, Principal of Jefferson County High School Main and Auxiliary Campus, has released information for parents and students that will be driving freshmen to the new Patriot Academy regarding traffic flow. A map detailing drop off and access routes for the Patriot Academy can be viewed here. Principal Walker has also included access […]
JCHS Waiting On “All Clear” From Engineers
The Jefferson County Department of Education released the following statement this morning regarding the evaluation process currently under way at Jefferson County High School. In light of the recent roof collapse of building 8, we are taking extra precaution to make sure that we don’t have any structural issues in any part of the main […]
