Mayor Palmieri – No Veto, No Endorsement
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri released a statement on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, regarding the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget and 10 cent additional ($2.15 total) tax levy that was approved by majority Commission vote on Monday evening. The Mayor stated that he is not comfortable with the budget itself, which includes a deficit of around $5 […]
Welcome Back Message from Jefferson County Dept. of Education
Jefferson County Schools Director, Dr. Charles Edmonds, and Central Office Administrators, Sherry Finchum and Ruth Pohlman, address issues important to teachers, support staff, parents, students and tax payers, as the 2013-2014 school year kicks off. Jefferson County Schools convene for their first day of class on August 8, 2013.
Commission Stands On Dime Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Commission held a Special Called Meeting to address the fiscal year 2013-2014 Budget Resolutions on Monday, July 29, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tucker and Solomon. Chairman Mills stated that the resolution for the […]
County-Wide Firefighter Training Drill
Saturday was a day for practice drills for every Fire Department in Jefferson County. Firefighters converged on the boat ramp at The Point Marina & Resort to hone their skills in filling and deploying water to areas where a pressurized supply may not be available from hydrants. A scenario where hydrants are not available could […]
ALPS Walk To Remember
On Saturday, July 27, 2013, hundreds of people turned out early for the 8 AM 22nd Annual Walk to Remember, which is the ALPS Adult Day Services largest fundraiser of the year. Licensed by the State of Tennessee and a recipient of United Way funding from Hamblen and Jefferson counties, ALPS Adult Day Services provides […]
23nd Annual Mountain Music Kids Bass Tournament
This year’s tournament was held Saturday, July 28, at the Douglas Dam Camping Ground. There was a wonderful turn out to the 23nd Annual Mountain Music Kids Bass Tournament, and well over 350 children entered the tournament, drawing a crowd of over 3,000 people. It was the mother of 15 year old Evan, a young […]
School Board’s Decision Not In Keeping With Separation of Church and State
The United States District Court Eastern District of Tennessee has issued a judgment order in the case of David Kucera and Vickie F. Forgety vs. Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners, et al., finding for Kucera and Forgety. In keeping with the opinion of the Sixth Circuit of Appeals, the United States District Court Eastern […]
Back To School Bash
It is only the month of July, but for many children in our area, Saturday was better than Christmas. The Captive Free Ministries hosted the Back –to- School bash on Saturday July 27, 2013. The event was set to begin at 11, but knowing that the lines would be long, participants began lining up at […]
Grainger County’s Annual Tomato Festival 2013
The Grainger County Tomato Festival is an institution that has become an integral part of the fabric of the community. Rutledge Middle School was the site of this year’s dance. The Open Range Dancers, from New Market, performed several different line dances and offered to teach some dances to the audience. A much anticipated street […]
Fly Box, Road Problems & Recommendation for Designated Smoking for Fair Goers
The Jefferson County School Board met on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Mount Horeb School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Lowery. Upon a Motion from Board Member Vines and 2nd by Board Member Rogers, the Agenda was Approved. The Consent Agenda […]
Sanitation Fee To Appear On Water Bill For Dandridge Residents
Residents in the Town of Dandridge received notice last week of a Sanitation Fee that will soon be a part of their water bill. The eight dollar increase will be on the August water bill and will be for July’s service. Recently, the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to instigate the fee to […]
Garden Club meets to collect donations for Random Acts of Flowers
The Dandridge garden club met Thursday at the Dandridge Senior Center for their monthly meeting. In the meeting they focused on a charity called Random Acts of Flowers by collecting vases and various materials that could be used to make floral arrangements. Random Acts of Flowers is a non-profit charity improving mental health through the […]
Commission’s Decline To Approve Tax Levy Leaves Officials Facing Quandary
Last week’s decision by the Jefferson County Commission to decline to approve a proposed tax levy that would increase property tax in Jefferson County by 13 cents has left County officials facing a quandary. On Monday, June 15, 2013, the Jefferson County Commission approved a budget that requires use of County and School System fund […]
Bill Wallis Honored By Sons Of The American Revolution
Bill Wallis was honored posthumously on Sunday, July 21, 2013, for his dedication and service to the Sons of the American Revolution. Mr. Wallis, a resident of New Iberia, Louisiana until his relocation to Jefferson County to be near family, was a member of the Attakapas Chapter of the organization. John Francois, of the Louisiana […]
East Tennessee Summer Wildflowers
On of the prettiest parts of summer in East Tennessee is the abundance of wildflowers and foliage that grow in the area. One of the most resilient and beautiful wildflowers that is native to the region is the Black-Eyed Susan. A relatively tall flower, the black and yellow beauty grows heartily in fields and open […]
Jefferson City Library Summer Reading Program Closes With Visit From Shoney Bear
Jefferson City Public Library ended their summer reading program Friday with a cupcake party and Shoney Bear. Every child that attended and turned in a reading log was entered into the grand prize drawings. Each child also received a goody bag along with a book. Shoney Bear danced with the children and enjoyed a story […]
