Stop Litter Program At Work In Jefferson County
The fight to keep Jefferson County clean and litter free begins early as local elementary school students learn the value of little prevention and recycling. This education is made possible through a Litter Grant received by Jefferson County. The Tennessee Department of Transportation Litter Grant Program provides county grants to improve litter control, education and […]
State and Local Dignitaries Visit Parrott-Wood Library for Grant Presentation
Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, presented the Parrott-Wood Library and County Mayor, Alan Palmieri, a $5,000.00 check to be used for fixtures for the new edition at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library. This is a matching State grant that will provide a total of $10, 000 towards the fixtures of the new edition at Parrott-Wood Library. Mr. […]
8th Grade Girls Recognized in Red vs. Blue
JC Red and JC Blue went head to head on Saturday for a little in County competition in middle school girl’s softball. Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity saw action at the Field of Dreams in Dandridge on Saturday afternoon. JC Red came out the victor of the challenge, leading JC Blue 8-3 to seal […]
JCHS Auditorium Named ‘James D. Swann Performing Arts Center’
The Jefferson County School Board officially named the new Jefferson County High School auditorium the James D. Swann Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 24, 2014. School Board Members unanimously approved the Motion of Board Member Randy Bradley and 2nd of Judy Cavanah to name the new addition after the former Jefferson County High School […]
School Board End Of Year Recognitions
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Voting Session on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Potts Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. Director’s Art Gallery Winners were recognized, as were the Jefferson County High School Girl’s […]
Tax Reappraisal Notices To Arrive Soon
The Jefferson County Property Assessor’s Office has released information regarding reappraisal notices. According to Susan Gass, Property Assessor, the reappraisal notices will be mailed today, Friday, from Nashville and could begin arriving in mailboxes as soon as Saturday. Beginning on Monday, April 28, 2014, property owners can stop by the Jefferson County Property Assessor’s Office, […]
SOFAH Meets To Discuss Transparency And Open Government
The Save Our Farms and Homes organization met this week to discuss a transparency and open records lawsuit filed by a section of its members against the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, EDOC and the Jefferson County Commission. Attorney Scott Hurley, who has served as legal council for the group since their organization last year […]
No Budging By Budget Committee Regarding Non-Profits
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met in continuation of the budgeting process on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Griffith Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery (Commissioner Tucker sitting in), Maples, Mills (Patterson sitting in) and Blevins. Upon a Motion from Akard and 2nd […]
Motion To Equalize Benefits Fails In Commission
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, April 21, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery and Barriero. Upon a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from Commissioner Turner the Minutes of the […]
JCHS Baseball Breast Cancer Awareness Game
Jefferson County held their Breast Cancer Awareness Game Wednesday afternoon and while the game’s festivities and turnout was great to see for the Patriots, the game itself was not. Jefferson County trailed the entire game and at one point was down 14-2 before battling back. Theresa Jurek, mother of JCHS assistant Zach Reese, made the […]
Happy, Happy, Happy! Jaguar Athletics All Star Cheerleaders wrap up successful cheer season at the “happiest place on earth”
Members of the Jaguar Athletics Senior squad were named the UCA International Champions at Disney World in Orlando, Fl on March 16th. Front row L to R: Cassidy Roach, Tayla Griffin, Emily Lowe, Alexis Brady, Michaela Mills, Tessa Fries, Mckenzie Coffman Second row L to R: Carissa Williams, Peyton Roach, Emily Lane, Destiny Dixson, Kara […]
County Audit Findings
Jefferson County’s audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 has been released by the State of Tennessee Office of the Treasury. The audit, which was completed in February of 2014, showed six findings and recommendations. As has been the case for several years, the Solid Waste Disposal Fund had reoccurring findings. The audit […]
Local Lakes Near Full Pool As Boating Season Begins
Those traveling around the local lakes this weekend may have noticed a significant rise in water levels. Though still short of a full pool, Douglas and Cherokee Lakes are certainly deeper than just one week ago. Cherokee Lake was sitting at 1,052.40 ft, as of early Sunday morning, which is 20.60 ft shy of a […]
Piedmont’s Annual Walk-A-Thon
A chill was in the air, but the students were warming up quickly as they walked their laps at the Piedmont Elementary Annual Walk-A-Thon. Students and Staff at Piedmont participated in the Walk-A-Thon which was held on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Students showed their Panther pride by walking as many laps as they could, with […]
Happy Easter
Easter is a highly anticipated religious holiday celebrated by Christians around the globe. In addition to being a revered and sacred day to acknowledge the death and rising of Christ, Easter, like Christmas, has become a favorite holiday among those young and young at heart. Around 60 million Chocolate Easter Bunnies will find their way […]
