Dandridge, United States (Local)
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Steve Marion's coverage focuses on local news in Dandridge, Tennessee. He is particularly interested in government announcements, evolving stories, breaking news, and legal policy regulation related to education, entertainment news, government & politics, agriculture & farming. If you have insights or newsworthy updates pertaining to local government decisions or initiatives within Dandridge or the broader Tennessee area that align with these themes and topics covered by Steve Marion's articles, your pitch may be well received. Furthermore, if you can provide expert commentary on ongoing issues such as zoning challenges or educational developments in the region it could capture his attention.
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A barn was destroyed early Sunday morning as a thunderstorm swept through Dumplin Valley. Murrell Jarnigan of 1086 Dumplin Valley Road reported that the barn, atop a hill behind his home, collapsed on his tractor and other equipment. He was already making plans yesterday to have the remains of barn, which was insured, removed so that it can be replaced. […]
Dandridge Council approved a $300,000 plan Tuesday to add two new police patrol positions as the Town continues to grow. Meeting in regular session, Council also gave final approval to a 6% increase in water and sewer rates and hired engineers and project managers to help with a proposed water treatment plant project. When Council approved a business annexation at […]
By: Steve Marion
A North Carolina company is closing in on completion of hazardous materials removal at Jefferson Elementary School, with access to the school expected to be restored as early as next week, Director of Schools Tommy Arnold reported. NEO Corporation of Canton began work last Monday on the third and final phase of their work, which involves removal of asbestos floor […]
It’s now 60 years since a defining moment in Dandridge history — the magical 1966 state championship win by the Maury Girls Basketball Team. Team members gathered with Coach Bill Carlyle for a reunion last week at The Chop House in Sevierville, one day before the Maury Class of 1966 Reunion at The Shepard Inn in Dandridge. “There was a […]
By: Steve Marion
County Commissioners agreed unanimously to elevate the recently hired assistant to the vacant veterans service officer position, but the move was a glimmer of agreement in an otherwise rancorous regular session Monday evening. The group voted down motions to create a new seven-member “Veterans Advisory Board” and turned aside an amendment tabling the resolution for more research. Disagreement over the […]
Members of the Jefferson County Preservation Society are organizing a protest this afternoon after the owners of a Piedmont limestone quarry have continued operations despite a second “cease and desist” letter from the Jefferson County attorney four months ago. Quarry operations are not permitted on the A-1 (agricultural, forestry) zoned properties owned by Whaley Construction LLC, County Attorney Doug Drinnon […]
A collection of flags, spanning the history of the Republic, festooned the courtroom as the 30th anniversary of the Jefferson County Archives was celebrated last Friday. “We’ve decided to leave them there until somebody makes us take them down,” said Archives Director Wayne Roberts. “They were donated about 10 years ago, and it’s good to see them in use.” His […]
By: Steve Marion
Members of a nonprofit group protested peacefully Thursday afternoon outside the offices of a Kodak business that has continued to operate a Piedmont rock quarry despite a “cease and desist” letter from the Jefferson County attorney. “If this company is allowed to continue quarry operations on A-1 agricultural property, then all agricultural property in Jefferson County is at risk,” said […]
The Dandridge Farmers Market continues to grow in its new, more spacious location behind the historic courthouse. “We’ve averaged 23 vendors per week this season,” said organizer Brian Dudash, who also sells beef and pork at the market. “And at last check, we’ve already surpassed last year’s total revenue at the halfway point this year.” “National Farmers Market Week” is […]
Trains weave their way through Mike Word’s memories. His grandfather was a fireman for Southern Railway in Rome, Georgia. An old family photo shows him next to a steam engine, oil can in hand. His father worked for a company that made steam valves. Norfolk and Western Railway, maker of the 611, the grandest steam engine ever built, was a […]
