Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
A diverse crowd gathered on the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday morning to celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parading from the dike in Dandridge, marchers were led by the Jefferson County High School ROTC. Beyond the keynote address, Jefferson County High School students provided music for the […]
Andrew Farmer Officially Sworn In; Appointed Chairman of House Criminal Justice Subcommittee
The House of Representatives officially gaveled into session this week, marking the beginning of the 109th General Assembly in Tennessee. As part of the opening day ceremonies, State Representative Andrew Farmer (R–Sevierville) took the oath of office and was officially sworn into the Tennessee House of Representatives. In addition, Rep. Farmer was appointed as Chairman […]
TVA and TDOT Answer Waterfront Questions
In a recent public forum regarding a proposed Waterfront project driven by the Town and Dandridge and EDOC, representatives from Thompson Engineering, the firm hired to spearhead the project, alluded to stakeholders being on board with the project options. TVA Public Relations Representative Jim Hopson stated Friday that “none of the plans or individual elements […]
Intermodal Project Still Without Steam
Six years have passed since the proposal for an Intermodal location in New Market, Tennessee was publicly presented by Norfolk Southern. Despite the acquisition of property by the rail company, the Intermodal is still more projection than reality in Jefferson County. A flailing economy had Norfolk Southern tapping the brakes on the addition to the […]
Protection from Flu Vaccination Reduced this Season
A report published in the January 16 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) estimates that getting a flu vaccine this season reduced a person’s risk of having to go to the doctor because of flu by 23 percent among people of all ages. Since CDC began conducting annual flu vaccine effectiveness (VE) studies in 2004-2005, overall estimates for each […]
New 2015 State Maps Now Available
The official 2015 Tennessee Transportation Map is now available for travelers. This year’s map contains new information to assist motorists, and features a special cover to commemorate the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s centennial. The 2015 map contains historical photographs that look back at the development of Tennessee’s highway system over the last 100 years. It […]
Commissioners Face Debt Issues
The Jefferson County Commission held their first work session of 2015 on Monday, January 12th in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Funding issues were the topic of discussion, in regard to an upcoming vote on new bond issuance to cover the costs of the renovation and repair of Building 8, as well as a nearly […]
Justin P. Wilson Re-elected as Tennessee Comptroller
The members of the Tennessee Senate and House have re-elected Justin P. Wilson to serve as the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. The vote by acclamation was taken during Wednesday’s joint convention of the 109th General Assembly. Wilson is Tennessee’s 34th Comptroller of the Treasury and was re-elected to his fourth two-year term. He leads a staff […]
Emma” and “William” Maintain Top Spots as Tennessee’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2014
Tennessee’s modern tradition for the top names for new babies continued in 2014, with Emma and William taking the number one spots for a fourth consecutive year as the most popular names given by new Tennessee parents. William has been the number one name chosen for baby boys born in Tennessee for eight straight years. […]
Budget Committee Meets For First Session In New Year
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met for their first session in the new year on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Scarlett called the meeting to order. With a Motion from Committee Member Tucker and 2nd from Committee Member Kesterson, the Minutes were Approved. Committee Member Seal made a Motion […]
Dandridge Waterfront Project Meeting
The Town of Dandridge hosted a public information forum concerning a proposed waterfront project on Sunday afternoon. Around 80 residents and stakeholders attended the event to hear options for the projects that were presented by Chris Baker of Thompson Engineering, Mobile Alabama. Melissa Peagler, Administrator for the Town of Dandridge, and Dandridge Mayor George Gantte […]
Appalachian Electric Fares Well in Winter Blast
The local area has weathered the coldest temperatures of the season, as an arctic blast of extremely cold air washed across the region. In response to the frigid temperatures, Tennessee Valley Authority requested a voluntary reduction in power usage. Mitch Cain, Director of Member Services for Appalachian Electric Cooperative, stated late Friday afternoon that the […]
24th Sandhill Crane Festival Scheduled for January 17-18, 2015
The 24th Annual Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival is set to be held Jan. 17-18 at the Hiwassee Refuge and at the Birchwood Community Center. The TWRA is the primary sponsor for the festival and many staff members and volunteers will again be contributing their services. For the fourth consecutive year, Olin Chlor Alkali Products is […]
Southeast to be Slammed by Arctic Front
This week will see the first major arctic front of the season, as a massive front of cold air and snow sweeps southeast across the nation. Northern and midwestern states have already been affected, and some areas are facing wind chill temperatures of -50 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicago, for instance, had major concerns arise with the […]
