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 […]
Mumps Outbreaks in Nearby States Remind of Need for Immunizations to Protect Adults and Children
As health officials in nearby states, including Arkansas and Missouri monitor outbreaks of mumps that are growing in number and geographically, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds residents mumps vaccination is the best way to prevent mumps illness. Mumps spreads through close contact with a person who has mumps, and is most easily spread among […]
Morristown Police Department Recognized with Plaque from Breath of Life Ministries
The Morristown Police Department is honored to have received recognition from the Breath of Life Ministries. Earlier this month, the ministry presented a plaque to the department for service, dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women of the department to keep Morristown safe. Members of Breath of Life stated, “That when they contact […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Announce Interstate 40 Challenge During Thanksgiving Holiday
Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Tracy Trott on Friday announced the fourth annual “Interstate 40 Challenge Drive to Zero Fatalities” traffic safety initiative scheduled for the Thanksgiving holiday period. The I-40 Challenge will consist of increased patrols from state police/ highway patrol agencies along the I-40 corridor that stretches through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, […]
Thanksgiving and the Macy’s Day Parade
It’s an iconic sight that lights up the screens of America, holding captive audiences around the nation taking joy in its splendor. The Macy’s Thanksgiving parade is a tradition in many households as we gather to give thanks. What is it about this parade that seems to fascinate us and keep people coming back year […]
UT Expert: Holiday Shoppers Will Spend More, Enjoy Online and In-Store Perks
Online shopping, personalized in-store shopping experiences, and self-gifting will dominate the 2016 holiday shopping season, according to Ann Fairhurst, professor and head of UT’s Department of Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management. “Consumers are taking a well-rounded approach to holiday shopping this year,” said Fairhurst. “They’ll be shopping online and via apps on their mobile devices […]
TVA Sites Closed Because of Fire Danger
Yesterday, news sources revealed that there are now more than 1,200 wildfires burning across the southeastern United States. That includes many inside the TVA service region. To help combat the problem and protect the safety of the public, TVA has announced a burn ban on all of its public lands. All open flames are prohibited—including […]
