June Jubilee Fills the Streets of Historic Downtown Dandridge
Saturday June 18, 2016 found the streets of downtown Dandridge teaming with people, as June Jubilee 2016 came to town. This was the second returning year of the popular event after almost decade hiatus and, if the sophomore year is any indication, the festival is back with full force. Colorful tents lined Main Street, as […]
Statement from Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III Regarding Today’s U.S. Supreme Court Decision (Texas v. U.S.)
“Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision is a welcome result. With the Court affirming the lower court, we finally have a decision placing limits on executive authority and confining its role to enforcing, and not making, our laws. The original complaint in this action said it best, “this lawsuit is not about immigration. It is about […]
Chancellor Cheek Announces Plans to Step Down, Transition to Faculty
UT Knoxville Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek announced Tuesday that he will step down as chancellor and transition to a faculty position teaching higher education leadership sometime in the next academic year. UT President Joe DiPietro will begin the search for a new chancellor immediately with the goal of filling the job by spring semester 2017. […]
Eighth Annual Operation Dry Water Weekend Set for June 24-26, 2016
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water, June 24-26. Operation Dry Water is a national weekend of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) awareness and enforcement campaign directed toward reducing alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities. Operation Dry Water is held the weekend prior to the Independence Day (July 4) holiday […]
Broadband Feasibility Study Completed
Residential and commercial members have provided input; now the evaluation process begins. A couple of area utilities and several municipalities have joined together to carefully consider the viability of delivering gigabit Internet connectivity via a fiber-optic network to homes and businesses in parts of Jefferson and Hamblen counties. Acting in a shared-cost partnership effort, Appalachian […]
Don’t Let Rising Temperatures Scorch Your Wallet
The heat is ON as temperatures are expected to stay in the 90s across much of the Valley for the next several days. The Tennessee Valley Authority and your local power company are ready to keep power flowing, but there some easy things you can do to help keep your cool and lessen the impact […]
The Day the Sun Stood Still: Summer Solstice 2016
It’s happening up in the sky. A yearly phenomenon of epic proportions that makes the sun itself stand still. 2016’s summer solstice will occur in the United States on Monday June 20th at exactly 6:34 p.m. EST. The solstice is not a modern observation. For millions of years ancient civilizations have watched in awe the […]
New Market Volunteer Fire Department Holds 12th Annual Summerfest
The New Market Volunteer Fire Department held their 12th annual Summerfest this weekend for the community. The event featured several vendors including crafters, food, face painting, and inflatables for the kids. Organizers wanted to create a variety of activities for the community and families over a three day period including live music and fellowship. Summerfest […]
Happy Father’s Day!
It is time to celebrate the first man in your life. He is the guy that worried about you even before you were born. He taught you to dance and throw a ball. He sat through endless school plays and painful shut out ballgames just to see you perform. This man worked one job, and […]
Dandridge June Jubilee 2016 This Saturday, June 18th
Something exciting is coming to downtown Dandridge, as June Jubilee 2016 makes it way to town on Saturday June 18th. The event will kick off at 10 am and the action won’t stop until the final note is played around 8pm. Vendors will line Main Street in the historic town square offering a wide selection […]
JCHS AD Randy Rogers Inducted into the NIAAA
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Randy Rogers, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Jefferson County High School, has been recognized by this association as a Certified Athletic Administrator. To earn this distinction, Rogers has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The […]
County Complex Back on the Table
Jefferson County Commissioners met for their regular work session on Monday evening, June 13th, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Though this would be the final meeting of the Commission prior to voting on the fiscal year 2016/17 budget, it was not the proposed budget document, which included no property tax increase, that was a […]
Tennessee Announces 2016-17 Teacher of the Year Finalists
The Tennessee Department of Education is proud to announce the finalists for the 2016-17 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. The nine finalists represent each CORE region in the state, with three finalists in each Grand Division (West, Middle, and East). Grand Division winners and the Teacher of the Year will be selected from this […]
Inspiration for Father’s Day
It’s the time of year to celebrate the special guy in your life. You know the one, he isn’t as young as he used to be, tells horrible jokes, and has no sense of fashion whatsoever. Dear old Dad! Father’s day is fast approaching, June 19th, and if you still need some inspiration about what […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers Hold Fund-Raiser for Glenmore Mansion
The Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Club held a fundraising cruise-in at Glenmore Mansion on Sunday. The purpose was to raise funds for much needed repairs to the mansion, including adding to a fund that will help replace the front porch. The afternoon consisted of food and fellowship focusing on an enthusiasm for cars and helping […]
Stay Safe this Summer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, for kids that is. Summer vacation is a time of endless fun and a much deserved break from school. Many families spend these few precious months together doing activities both outdoors and around the house. While everyone wants to have fun, it is important to keep summer […]
