Jefferson Middle Hosts County Wide Field Day
It is almost summertime in Jefferson County when the local schools begin participating in field day. Last week, students from various schools across the county went head to head in the County Wide Field Day. The best of the best from local schools spent the day running, jumping and showing their skills in sundry activities […]
Fire and Water Do Mix
The Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Dandridge Water Department will be teaming up to insure the capacity and usability of fire hydrants in the County seat. Town Administrator Melissa Peagler said in an interview on Friday that jurisdiction and the parameters of testing have been in question and many of the local […]
School Board Seeks New Attorney
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Called Meeting prior to their Regular Work Session on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Under New Business, Jefferson County Finance Director Helton recommended that […]
4H Patriot Shooters Place High in Scholastic Clay Target Program Championship
The Jefferson Co 4-H Patriot Shooters competed in the Scholastic Clay Target Program Regional Sporting Clays Championship May 3rd at Lucky 7 Ranch in Sweetwater, Tn. Over 125 shooters from East Tn competed in 5 divisions. The Patriot Shooters had squads in 4 divisions, as well as several new shooters, that shot sporting clays for […]
Happy Mother’s Day 2014
Happy Mother’s Day! May 11, 2014 is the day that is set aside this year to celebrate the contributions of mothers. Celebrated not only in the United States but in several countries across the globe, Mother’s Day offers a time to show appreciation for the contributions of motherhood. According to the Census Bureau, around 4.1 […]
East Tennessee’s Knoxville General Hospital School of Nursing Preserved at Museum Exhibit
Nurses’ Week in 2014 marked an important milestone in preserving the history and legacy of East Tennessee’s Knoxville General Hospital School of Nursing, which closed in 1956. Most of the buildings and much of the hospital’s history are gone now. As a result of nearly two years’ worth of collective efforts, the stories and memories […]
JCHS Undergraduate Honors Night
Jefferson County High School Undergraduates were honored for excellent academic and special area achievement on Wednesday evening, April 30, 2014. The annual event was hosted by Carson-Newman University and highlighted the best of the best of the 2013-2014 school year. Dr. Charles Edmonds, Director of Jefferson County Schools, as well as Dr. Scott Walker, Principal […]
Fire Chiefs Meet To Discuss Needs
The Jefferson County Fire Chief’s Association hosted an informational meeting on Saturday to address the importance of keeping updated equipment and other issues integral to First Responders. Congressman Jimmy Duncan, State Representative Jeremy Faison and Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri were in attendance, as well as local First Responders. The meeting was held at the […]
Jefferson County Voters Give Nod To Incumbents
Jefferson County gave the nod to incumbents yesterday, when citizens went to the polls to cast their ballots in the Primary Election. Sheriff G.W. (Bud) McCoig received 53.54% of the vote, besting his opponent, David Davenport, with a 4338 to 3753 spread. McCoig will be unopposed in the General Election, therefore he will serve a […]
Hayes’ Shines On Senior Day, Pats Blank West 6-0
Jefferson County lone senior, Summer Hayes , was honored Thursday evening for a stellar career at JCHS. The senior was given a framed game jersey, as well as flowers and other gifts. But perhaps the best gift on Thursday was not material, but a 6-0 win over rival Morristown West. It was evident by the […]
Patriots Open Spring Practice With New Faces on Staff
When the Jefferson County Patriots open spring football practice on Monday, there will be 3 new assistants on Head Coach Kenny Cobble’s staff. Some changes were made on the Coaching Staff, for a variety of reasons. Coaches departing the program were Logan Hollingshead, long term assistant Jonathan Brimer, and Offensive Coordinator Joey Wood. Cobble says […]
EDOC Projected Expenditures High
The Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee has turned in its funding request from the 2014-2015 fiscal year budget. In documents provided to the Jefferson County Budget Committee, EDOC requested $180,000 in funding from the County, which was level to the funding provided in the current year’s budget. The allocation request estimated operating expenses for […]
Glenmore Mansion Spreads Stately Beauty
Glenmore Mansion was thriving on Saturday, as those looking to make their garden purchases poured onto the lawn of the stately beauty for the annual garden day. A wide variety of plants and wares were available for the discerning shopper. Always a highly anticipated event, the weather was lovely and the patrons leisurely perused the […]
Dandridge Music On The Town Gets An Early Start
Folks looking for a flash from the past had to look no further than the Historic Town Square in Dandridge on Friday evening. The first Friday in May marked the kick off of Music on the Town, an annual September event that is branching out to include the summer months this year. Kicking off the […]
Early Voting Numbers Best 2010
Candidates for the May election cycle have been campaigning in full force for several weeks. Early voting ended on May 1, 2014 with the main office, satellite offices and absentee votes coming in at a count of 4466. Of that number, 126 were absentee votes. According to Charles Gibson, Administrator of Elections for the Jefferson […]
National Day of Prayer Observed
Jefferson County celebrated Nation Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1, 2014, with several events across the County. As has become an annual tradition, the Dandridge Ministerial Association hosted a noontime service on the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Dandridge. Lending their vocals to the service were Nancy Longmire and Tammy Mouchet. […]
