Tennessee Joins: Texas v. Department of Education (Application of Titles VII and IX)
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today joined Texas and nine other states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). This is in direct response to recent actions taken by DOE and DOJ in connection with Title VII and Title IX. In the joint […]
School Board to Tap Fund Balance for JCHS Football Field Lighting
The Jefferson County School Board will make a request to the County Commission to use up to $130,000 from the Department of Education fund balance for new lights at the Jefferson County High School Football Field. According to Director of Facilities Phagan, there is a safety concern regarding the field lights. Phagan stated that, while […]
Budget Committee Recommends No Property Tax Increase for Next Fiscal Year
The Jefferson County Budget Committee completed their portion of the budget process and will take a balanced budget before the full County Commission in June. Despite facing a $1.2 million dollar deficit coming into the May 23rd meeting, this year’s budget proposal will not include an increase in property tax for the fiscal year 2016/17. […]
Memorial Day Travelers Wont Be Delayed by Road Construction
Motorists won’t be slowed down by road construction as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 27 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for […]
Community Members Celebrate Grand Opening of Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union’s Morristown West Branch
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its Morristown West location with the cutting of a “money ribbon” on Friday, May 20. More than 70 Credit Union employees, community members, small business owners and the Morristown Chamber of Commerce attended the ribboncutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Through the day, members and […]
Registration Becomes More Convenient in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Clerk’s office unveiled a new self-service kiosk at the Jefferson City Community Center on Monday. The kiosk allows for fast, convenient vehicle registration for only citizens of Jefferson County. The speedy machine was installed inside the community center on Thursday evening, and had its first use early the next morning. To use […]
Dandridge Police Celebrates Thirty Years of Seat Belt Enforcement During National “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization
Dandridge Police is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to increase seat belt enforcement from May 23 to June 5, surrounding of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. “If you ask the family members of those unrestrained people who were killed in crashes, they’ll tell you—they wish their loved ones had […]
Historical Legislation Becomes Law to Eliminate the Hall Income Tax
Legislation sponsored by TN Senator Mark Green (R-Clarksville) and TN Rep. Charles Sargent (R-Franklin) to statutorily phase out the Hall Income Tax was signed into law today by Governor Bill Haslam sending Tennessee on its way to an income tax-free status by January 1, 2022. First sponsored in 2012 by Green, the proposal to remove the […]
More than 100 Top Caregivers Earn Special Recognition as 2016 “Caring Hearts”
Alzheimer’s Tennessee celebrates ‘unsung’ heroes who go above and beyond when caring for individuals and families facing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Facilities and home health agencies across East Tennessee nominate a staff member who has provided outstanding care to those with cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s Tennessee, honored 106 of these caregivers at the 18th Annual Caring Hearts ceremony held last […]
Jefferson Middle School Honors and Graduation 2016
Jefferson Middle School held its eighth grade honors and graduation ceremonies for students on Monday. Students were presented in front of family and friends in a ceremonial walk across the gym and then seated for awards and honors. Various social and academic awards were presented in the ceremony, from anti-bullying to mathematics. Special students were […]
School Budget Passes, but Unsafe Lighting at JCHS Football Stadium Could Put the Pinch on Funds
The Jefferson County Department of Education will bring an approved budget before the Jefferson County Budget Committee Monday. On Thursday evening the Jefferson County School Board approved the third budget proposal presented by the Department of Education. Earlier proposals were trimmed to reflect no increase in the maintenance of effort, the local match that is […]
Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinic Opens New Jefferson City Location
Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinic opened its doors Saturday to its new Jefferson City location. The clinic offers services to the public including treatment, prevention and wellness, and occupational health services. Fast Pace also provides an active medical weight loss program. The clinic has the option of a reduced self-pay program, covering in-house testing and […]
Congratulations to the JCHS Class of 2016
Thousands gathered Saturday morning to celebrate the Jefferson County High School Class of 2016. The air buzzed with excitement as the 40th Commencement Ceremony was held at Walters State Expo Center in White Pine. The Class of 2016 had humble beginnings four years ago. They entered the doors of JCHS their freshman year to face […]
Man-Eating Monster Crocodile May be Florida’s Newest Invasive Species
Spotting native alligators and crocodiles in Florida is common, but anyone who sees a large reptile may want to take a second look– man-eaters that can grow to 18 feet long and weigh as much as a small car have been found in the Sunshine State. Using DNA analysis, University of Florida researchers have confirmed […]
2016 National Safe Boating Week, May 21 – 27
The 2016 National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27 and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating to promote the wear of life jackets as the summer boating season begins. The Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day is Friday, May 20 with the goal of demonstrating how easy it is to wear a […]
Mt. Horeb Holds Annual Field Day
Mt. Horeb Elementary held their annual Field Day event Wednesday for kindergarten and first grade students. The purpose of the event was to get students active and allow them a break from their usual school day routine. Students got a chance to run off their extra energy with proud parents peppering the stands cheering them […]
