Trump Trumps Clinton And Leads A Ballot Of State And Local Winners
A larger than usual number of Absentee votes made for a late night for the Jefferson County Election Commission, as they worked to provide the tallies of the Presidential Election Cycle on November 8, 2016. Early voting in Jefferson County totaled 12641, which was a record setting early vote according to the Administrator of Elections […]
Historic Dandridge Kicks Off Christmas Season With Merriment On Mainstreet & Small Business Saturday
This year’s Christmas In Dandridge Celebration’s theme is “A Christmas To Remember”. Events will kick off on November 26, 2016 with “Merriment On Mainstreet” which will be held in conjunction with “Small Business Saturday”. We are excited to announce this year we will have live Reindeer! Behind Town Hall. “Letters To Santa” may be […]
Tennessee Drought, Wildfire Threat Assessment & Update
Tennessee Drought, Wildfire Threat Assessment & Update November 7, 2016 – 12 p.m., Central HIGHLIGHTS • Wildfire and drought threat is spreading geographically in Tennessee. • More than 15 State agencies are currently engaged in the drought and wildfire response coordination and issue monitoring. • Dry conditions are expected to continue in Tennessee. Weather forecasts […]
Bank Holiday Schedule
2016 Bank Holiday Schedule In response to anticipated questions, this will serve as confirmation that Tennessee state-chartered banks may be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2016 and Friday, November 25, 2016, if they wish, provided that adequate notice is given to customers prior to the closing. Therefore, no separate notice by the bank to this […]
Why Do We Eat Turkey for Thanksgiving?
It’s the centerpiece of the holiday meal and the reason that most of us end up asleep in front of the T.V. the second we get home from dinner with relatives. Turkey is a signature food for the holiday season. Have you ever stopped and wondered why we eat turkey for Thanksgiving? Could it be […]
Volunteers Shut Out Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 55-0
It was a beautiful afternoon to wrap up homecoming week at Neyland Stadium Saturday. Looking to break a three game loosing streak, and overcome a week packed full of controversy, the University of Tennessee Volunteers took to the field in what ended up being a complete shutout over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. The Vols […]
Constellation Of Microsatellites To Gather Never-Before Seen Details On Formation Of Tropical Cyclones And Hurricanes
NASA will hold a media briefing at 1 p.m. EST Thursday, Nov. 10, to discuss the upcoming Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) mission, a constellation of eight microsatellites that will gather never-before-seen details on the formation and intensity of tropical cyclones and hurricanes. The briefing will be held in the James E. Webb Auditorium […]
Daylight Savings Time Ends November 6, 2016 at 2 a.m. – Time To Fall Back
It’s that confusing and kind of strange time of year again, the ending of Daylight Savings Time. Before you put yourself in a panic, Daylight Savings Time will end on Sunday November 6th at 2 a.m. This means that before you go to bed Saturday night you need to set your clock back exactly 1 […]
Jefferson County Declares Ban On Open Air Burning
Due to extreme fire hazard conditions, the Commissioner of Agriculture in consultation with the State Forester and the Mayor of Jefferson County, Alan Palmieri has issued a burning ban prohibiting all open air fire in any area of the County of Jefferson, Tennessee until rescinded. A violation of this ban is reckless burning and punishable […]
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines’ Notify Jefferson County Property Owners Of Intent To Exercise Mineral Rights
Several Jefferson County land owners were recently informed that Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, located in Strawberry Plains, will begin exercising their mineral rights which will impact an undisclosed number of Jefferson County property owners. Nyrstar’s mineral interest in Jefferson County encompasses 9,105 acres, according to filings in the Jefferson County Assessor of Property’s Office. Letters that […]
Carson-Newman Celebrates Homecoming
Carson-Newman University hosted its annual homecoming festivities over the weekend to crowds of alumni and students. Homecoming is an exciting time on campus, highlighted by class reunions, live music, food, and several sporting events across campus. One of the main attractions of the afternoon was the University’s annual homecoming parade. Alumni and students crowded on […]
Ghosts and Goblins Every Witch Way in Downtown Dandridge
The streets in Dandridge’s Historic Town Square were crawling with ghosts, goblins and creatures of all shapes and sizes, as the local Dandridge business community welcomed trick or treaters on Halloween evening. Businesses from inside and outside the downtown area lined the sidewalks to hand out candy and favors for the costumed crowd. Families were […]
Jefferson County Schools Use Safe and Supportive Children’s Survey
The Jefferson County Department of Education has recently released a Safe and Supportive Children’s Survey for teachers, parents, and students. The survey originated from the State Department, and similar surveys like it have been used in the past to measure schools’ learning climates, along with areas of improvement. The Safe and Supportive Children’s Survey will […]
Rush Strong School Promotes Drug Awareness with 12th Annual Red Ribbon Day
Students, teachers, and emergency crews from across the area gathered together for a day of hands-on education at Rush Strong School’s 12th annual Red Ribbon Day. Students had been working toward the day all week, learning about staying away from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol through the school’s D.A.R.E program. Educators wanted to bring in area […]
Tennessee Joins $41.2 Million Settlement with Hyundai, Kia over Fuel Economy Claims
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III, along with the Division of Consumer Affairs, today announced Tennessee will receive more than $965,000 as part of a $41.2 million multi-state settlement with Hyundai and Kia. The agreement resolves claims that the automakers misrepresented mileage and fuel economy ratings for some of their model year 2011, 2012 […]
Mt. Vale Church of God Holds Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Fairgrounds
Parents and their little ghouls and goblins were treated to a frighteningly good time at Mt. Vale Church of God’s annual trunk or treat event Saturday evening. This is the church’s second time holding the event. Organizers explained that they had to move the location this year due to the overwhelming response of over 3,000 […]
