Tennessine Passes Review Period, Now Permanent Name for Element 117
It’s official: Tennessee now has a certified spot on the periodic table. Researchers announced that Tennessine had been submitted in June as the name for what was known as element 117 in a nod to the state of Tennessee for the efforts from three of its powerhouse research institutions in the discovery. It will carry the […]
UT Professor Develops Algorithm to Improve Online Mapping of Disaster Areas
When an 8-magnitude earthquake struck Yingjie Hu’s home province of Sichuan, China, in 2008, he was more than 1,000 miles away attending college in Shanghai. While Hu wanted to help, there wasn’t much he could do due to the long distance. This situation has been changed in recent years. Thanks to humanitarian organizations, such as […]
TBI Establishes Hotline to Coordinate Missing Persons Reports in Wildfire Response
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas affected by the recent wildfires in East Tennessee. Those wishing to report missing individuals believed to be in the affected areas of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Wears Valley may contact 1-800-TBI-FIND. Callers should be prepared to relay […]
State Agencies Provide Guidance as Devastating Wildfires Impact Residents
The Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation are urging residents of east Tennessee areas affected by devastating wildfires to protect themselves and their families from smoke. While inhaling smoke may adversely affect anyone, those at greatest risk include the elderly, young children, pregnant women […]
Unemployment & Insurance Claims Fast-Tracked For Wildfire Impacted Employees And Residents
Recent wildfires have destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses in the greater Gatlinburg area. In an effort to provide relief to those impacted with loss of homes or employment, local members of the Tennessee General Assembly have lobbied the State of Tennessee to quickly process both insurance claims and unemployment claims. With the loss of […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Identity Crimes Unit Encourages You to Defend Yourself Against Identity Theft
The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s (THP) Identity Crimes Unit (ICU) wants to help Tennesseans protect themselves from falling victim to identity theft. Cyber Monday has officially kicked off the online shopping season, so online shoppers are reminded to take precaution when entering your personal information. The ICU has compiled several tips that can help keep online […]
Smoky Mountain Fires Continue To Blanket Area With Smoke And Ash
Park Fire Update · The Chimney 2 fire started on Wed, Nov 23 on the north spire of the Chimney Tops. The fire was first reported at less than 2 acres and grew to 8 acres by Sat (11/26). · A suppression area was established but due to extreme winds sustained at 20 mph and […]
School Board Bumps Capital Projects List and Shifts Funding to White Pine
Action taken by the Jefferson County School Board following push back from the Jefferson County Budget Committee leaves an unfunded Capital Projects Plan and a White Pine renovation project that is short on time and money. Earlier in November, the School Board was informed that the $2.8 million dollars in funding that was earmarked for […]
County Commission Upholds Planning Commission Decision
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Monthly Session preceding the Thanksgiving Holiday break, which will be their last scheduled meeting of the calendar year. Items of business included several resolutions and a contested rezoning request for property off of Highway 139 in Dandridge. With a motion from Commissioner Baxley and 2nd from Commissioner […]
Shop Local on Small Business Saturday: November 26, 2016!
“Small Business Saturday” will take place on Saturday November 26, 2016. It is a day to make the most out of the local mom and pop shops surrounding the area that we have all come to know and love. They bring character and charm to our communities, and a cultural flavor for tourists and families […]
Haslam Eases Truck Restrictions To Help Farmers During Drought
With much of Tennessee and the Southeast coping with extreme drought, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has issued an executive order to ease restrictions on trucks hauling hay. “Agriculture is critical to our state’s economy, and rain is a critical ingredient that farmers need to keep their businesses running,” Haslam said. “This order will allow haulers […]
The Origin of Thanksgiving
A crisp November morning arrives and with it the promise of a turkey with all the fixings. Thanksgiving is a beloved national holiday that usually involves doing the infamous turkey shuffle from the house of relatives. What do we really know about this stomach stuffing holiday anyway? Is it really like the stories of our […]
Morristown Police Department Holiday and Car Safety Tips
The Morristown Police Department is seeing a large amount of car burglaries in Morristown. These reports are being made in residential as well as business establishment areas. The suspects are committing crimes of opportunity. In most cases, the vehicles are unlocked with valuables. The MPD is encouraging all citizens to lock their doors whenever the […]
TDOT Halts Lane Closures on Tennessee Highways During Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this busy travel holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 through 6:00 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2016. “Over […]
Modern Woodmen of Dandridge Match Funds for Jefferson County Rescue Squad Fund Raiser
Modern Woodmen of Dandridge recently helped the Jefferson County Rescue Squad with a fund raiser. The rescue squad provided the food for a recent Music On The Town event. While the Tams played and sang the squad cooked and served up a hamburger meal for the attendees. It was quite a successful fundraiser, because the […]
