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Jefferson Park at Dandridge: Providing Compassionate Care for 50 Years
Jefferson County was established in 1792 and is home to Tennessee’s second-oldest city Dandridge. The longevity of our area has created a rich history of which we can be proud, and many of the area’s original landmarks still stand (the Courthouse) or are honored with...
70 Years and Counting — Leeper Hardware in Jefferson County, TN
This year, Leeper Hardware in Jefferson County, Tennessee, celebrated 70 years of service to the community! Proud third generation owner and operator, Brian Williams, spoke with fondness recalling the company and the celebration they had to honor 70 years of business....
Industrial site to receive more review
City Council okays expenditure of more funds By Steve Marion – Staff Writer Jefferson City Council will provide more funds for “due diligence” on a 69-acre tract under option for purchase as an industrial site.
“The More Tools, The Better”
High school’s CTE expanding career options for students BY KIMARY CLELLAND – Reporter With 20 current Career and Technical Education (CTE) certification offerings at Jefferson County High taught by an experienced and motivated staff, students can graduate with a...
‘Glamping’ sites coming to Douglas Lake
The bougie camping phenomenon known as 'glamping' continues to grow in popularity in beautiful East Tennessee, this time with a new resort on Douglas Lake. Waterscape Glamping Resort hopes to be open in Jefferson County in Summer 2019. Developer Cody Farmer said the...