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Carousel operator responds after viral video shows ride malfunction at Jefferson County Fair
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tennessee — The Jefferson County Fair is in town from July 9 to 13. A video on social media is making the rounds showing Caitlyn Farmer and her son Ezekiel on the ride as it malfunctions. This happened Wednesday. Farmer declined to speak to WBIR, but she...
Active shooter training to be held at Jefferson City elementary school
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — For those who may notice a heavy police presence in part of Jefferson City, Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Coffey is warning that there will be an active shooter training at an elementary school on Monday and Tuesday. The training will be taking place at Mt. Horeb Elementary School in Jefferson […]
Gov. Bill Lee, Commissioner McWhorter announce Steel Warehouse expansion into Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tennessee — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Steel Warehouse officials announced Wednesday the company's plans to expand in Jefferson City. The family-owned business is set to purchase the previous Footwear Industries of Tennessee building, according to a...
Developer asks judge to reverse decision over Jefferson County ‘quarry’
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The developer of what has been called a “quarry” in Jefferson County is asking a judge to reverse the decision of the county Board of Zoning Appeals made in April that stopped operations. Earlier this year, the community raised concerns over the “quarry”, which is located about 200 yards from […]
JCSO: 25-year-old dead after being pinned underneath a car while making repairs
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tennessee — At around 9:11 p.m. on Sunday, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to Tacoma Way on a report someone was trapped underneath a vehicle. An investigation from the Criminal Investigation Division revealed that 25-year-old Christian Roberto Ortega Yanez had been under a car making repairs...
Jefferson County Fair July 9-13!
The Jefferson County Fair is BACK for their best year yet!. Check out fantastic rides, games, shows, and more!. The Jefferson County Fair gates open each day at 5pm!. The fair is located in Jefferson City of Andrew Johnson hwy at 1503 Universal Rd, Jefferson City, TN 37760. ADMISSION PRICES...
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