UT Professor & Kentucky Business Woman Found Dead In Hot Tub In Gatlinburg
A University of Tennessee Professor and Kentucky Business Woman were found dead in a hot tub early Saturday morning in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Jon Levin, who taught in the Department of Physics and Astronomy for the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and Myra Smith-Findell of Corbin were discovered at Gatlinburg Falls Resort, 820 Resort Way in Gatlinburg, […]
Stargazing Party at Cades Cove
Around two hundred people gathered in a field in Cades Cove to gaze in to the heavens. The National Park Service, along with the Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society, hosted a star gazing event. “Ranger Mike” Maslona greeted visitors, explaining how The Cove was a “giant cereal bowl and we are the Rice Crispies,” pointing out […]
Music In The Air County Wide
Music was in the air on Friday evening, as students from all across Jefferson County convened at Jefferson County High School for their annual Spring Concert. The event brings school students from band programs in the County to the flagship school to perform for the community. As has become customary for the united concert, there […]
2 JCHS Football Players Sign to Colleges
Two of Jefferson County High School Patriot Football’s star players signed with colleges Wednesday afternoon. Record breaking senior quarterback Austin Jenkins signed with Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky. In his two seasons with the Patriots, Jenkins has made an impact both on and off the field. “We were really blessed to have a chance to have him […]
Saturday Night Riot At Mountain View Has Citizens Concerned
Local Police converged on Mountain View Youth Development Facility in Dandridge to regain control of a rioting student inmate population. According to information provided by Dandridge Police Chief, Carson Williams, a call came in for assistance at Mountain View around 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Chief Williams stated that the information indicated that […]
TDCI Securities Division Warns Tennesseans of Pension Scams
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division reminds Tennesseans to be cautious if approached with an offer that targets their pension plan. A pension is a type of retirement plan, usually tax-exempt, in which an employee makes contributions toward a pool of funds set aside for an employee’s future benefit. The pool […]
Area Students Compete in the Modern Woodmen School Speech Contest
On Tuesday and Wednesday area students competed in a county/district speech contest sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America at the Jefferson County Rescue Squad Building. The two day event hosted students from all over the county that had already won first, second, or third place in their local-level contests. This year’s topic, hunger in America, […]
County Complex Dies In Committee
In a 2-3 vote, the Jefferson County Facilities Committee declined to proceed with a proposed County Complex that would see the County government offices moved from their current location in downtown Dandridge. Following discussion on the proposed County Complex, Committee Member David Gaut offered a motion to proceed with the concept of a County Complex, […]
Patriots Secure Two More Dominating Wins
In the second game of a double header against Seymour, the Jefferson County Patriots hosted the Seymour Eagles at Patriot Field. After loosing the first game of the series against the Eagles, the Patriots needed to put another game in the win column. The Patriots scored first, in the bottom of the first, with a […]
Smokies Ballpark Holds Open House
Smokies Stadium kicked off their 2016 baseball season with their annual Fandemonium. Fans were treated to special previews of all the new changes going on at the stadium for all to enjoy. Complete with new between inning games, all new snacks, and a new partnership with Knoxville’s Tom and Chi, the 2016 season is all […]
Patriots Protect Home Field from Greeneville’s Green Devils
In an incredible field effort against the Greeneville Green Devils on Friday Night, the Jefferson County Patriots would add another win to their season, as they hosted Greeneville at Patriot Field. The Patriots got off to an early lead in the bottom of the first as both Trevor Whitley and Jacob Rogers would tag home, thanks to […]
Commissioner Seal Speaks Out On Building New County Complex & EDOC / Chamber Cost Effectiveness
Commissioner David Seal, District 9 writes: Two current issues come to mind that I consider newsworthy with respect to Jefferson County Government, one is the Facilities Committee Meeting this Thursday at 10:30 AM. The other is the CHAMBER/EDOC issue of cost-effectiveness. Both of these issues raise important questions for county residents and elected officials. County […]
Tennessee Guard Helicopter Proves Key Factor in Mountain Rescue
The type of medical helicopter that normally flies into Knoxville’s Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital heliport is a UT Lifestar bird, but yesterday the heliport was reminiscent of a scene from MASH. A HH-60 Blackhawk assigned to the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 1-169 Medevac unit landed at Fort Sander’s after rescuing a 66 year old man […]
JCHS Honors Students with ACT Luncheon
Faculty from Jefferson County High School served and honored students with an ACT luncheon Friday afternoon. The lunch was for for senior students garnering a minimum composite score of 21 on the ACT, the curriculum-and standards-based assessment used to measure college readiness. Students earning a score of 21 or better on the ACT are eligible […]
Jefferson County FCE Hosts Annual Quilt Show and Bed Turning
The Jefferson County FCE hosted their annual Quilt Show and Bed Turning Tuesday afternoon at First Baptist Church in Dandridge. The show featured handmade quilts of many different categories from all over the county. The FCE (Family and Community Education) has been an organized club across the state of Tennessee for over seventy-five years. They […]
