KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS
The 2014 Mountain Music Kids Fishing tournament held at Douglas Dam TVA launch ramp was an over whelming success. The tournament has been held for 24 years for kids and is one of the largest kid’s fishing tournaments in the country, conducted solely by contributions and donations from business’s and individuals. All the money raised […]
How Sweet It Is!
Dandridge has something new and sweet in the historic town square. The Main Street Coffee and Sweet Shoppe hosted a soft opening on Friday, August 1, 2014, and locals stopped by to pick up a tasty treat or two. Cupcakes, hand dipped strawberries and a variety of goodies filled the shelves at the pastry shop, […]
Shop Tax-Free in Tennessee August 1-3, 2014
The Department of Revenue reminds Tennesseans they can buy certain items without paying sales tax August 1 through August 3. During these three days, Tennessee shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on clothing, school supplies and computers. “This holiday offers Tennesseans great savings on important back-to-school items, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of […]
Dandridge Elementary Receives $1000 Donation From TVA Employees For Environmental Awareness and Conservation Efforts
On Tuesday, July 29, 2014, Dandridge Elementary School received a donation from TVA employees to the tune of $1000. The donations were raised to show the employees’ appreciation towards Dandridge Elementary’s various pushes into environmental awareness and conservation, such as the school’s recent organic garden project. Principal Tommy Arnold was on hand Tuesday to receive […]
Golf Teams Dominate Opener
Jefferson County opened their golf season on Monday in style, with dominating performances by both boys and girls teams. The team’s opened their season at Patriot Hills Golf Club in Jefferson City. On the boys side they defeated the Chiefs with total of 141-162, while the Lady Patriots outshot Cherokee 79-120 Kelsey Haun led the […]
East Tennessee Storm Outbreak Sunday Causes Widespread Damage And Power Outages
A weather pattern more indicative of fall than mid summer moved through East Tennessee on Sunday evening, July 27, 2014, bring high winds and a plethora of lightening to the area. While authorities are still weighing in on damage that impacted the upper portion of the region, Jefferson County largely skidded by with minimal damage […]
“Basketball Doesn’t Build Character, It Reveals It”
Jefferson County High School longtime Assistant Basketball Coach John Hill unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014. Hill was a life long native of Jefferson County where he was a member of the Dandridge community. Born on May 6, 1945, John and his late brother, Edd, resided for many years with his Aunt Daisy […]
Hands On At Martha Dandridge Garden Club
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club met on Thursday, July 24, 2014 and welcomed a special speaker and feathered guests. Steve McGaffin, of the Knoxville Zoo, brought some native birds to visit the Garden Club. In addition to the presentation, the ladies gained knowledge on the composition of gardens that attract and nurture native birds. Planting […]
Early Voter Turnout Struggling
Despite the fervor that accompanied the May Primary Election, Jefferson County has had a less than stellar start to the August 7, 2014 General Election. While the General Election historically does not pull in the voters like a Primary Election, according to numbers provided by the Tennessee Secretary of State, Jefferson County was trailing its […]
Please Share The Roadways With Our Farmers
East Tennessee is known for its rolling hills and fertile land. Though the face of the region has changed in the past few decades, it is still largely rural and farming is still a viable part of the local economy. Regardless of the nature of the farmer, either working the land full time as his […]
Senior Patriots Cookout At Hopewell Presbyterian Church
The Jefferson County Patriots Football Team Seniors met for their annual leadership meal on Friday evening. A group of several dozen young men gathered at Hopewell Presbyterian Church for a cookout and kick off of the 2014 Football Season. The JCHS Sideline Club served as chefs for the evening, serving up the fare for the […]
Industrial Development Board – Property Owners Express Interest In Optioning To IDB
The Jefferson County Industrial Board met on Friday, July 25, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Masters. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Snodgrass, Shelton and Kisabeth. With a Motion from Board Member Keck and 2nd from Jenkins the Minutes were Approved. The Financial Report, […]
Director Edmonds Pushes To Assure School Will Start On Time At JCHS
The Jefferson County School Board met on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Potts. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. With a Motions from Board Members Jarnigan/Lowery and Jarnigan/Bradley the Agenda and Consent Agenda were Approved. No teachers, students or citizens […]
$2.35 Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; Commission Honors Billie Jean Chambers
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Quarterly Session on Monday, July 21, 2104 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Baxley and Tucker. Commissioner Dockery exited at recess. No citizens requested to speak at the Public Hearing on […]
Patriots Need A Little Help From Friends
The Jefferson County Patriots Football Team may not take the field for a few weeks but they have been hard at work this summer preparing for the upcoming season and raising funds for necessary equipment. The JCHS Sideline Club spends months every year raising funds and the players themselves also contribute through fundraising activities such […]
Fire Camp With Gusto, Firefighter Style
The Jefferson City Fire Department hosted a Kid’s Fire Camp to show the responsibilities and skills of Firefighter to potential First Responders. For three days, from July 16-18, campers were challenged both physically and mentally to hone their interest in fire safety. Structured like a real fire academy, it provided campers from ages 8-13 with […]
