About Campbell County

Campbell Countians are particularly interested in maintaining the quality of life that is unique to the small, lake community atmosphere. They want to keep the appeal of a nice, quiet, rural environment with urban amenities. A variety of housing is available including old farmhouses, quaint Victorian era homes, modern convenient homes and apartments, lake front condominiums and vacation homes.

Campbell County was created in 1806 from Anderson and Claiborne Counties. Campbell County was named in honor of Col. Arthur Campbell (1743-1811). Col. Campbell was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and an Officer during the Revolutionary War.

Native Americans first lived in this area and several settlements have been excavated. The largest known site was located at present day Cove Lake State Park. The natural beauty and abundant resources attracted settlers as early as 1740. Elk, deer, and buffalo were common both in the richly timbered mountains and wide well-watered valleys. Resources such as timber and later iron and coal were exploited. While such resources formed the basis of early industry, agriculture was the primary commercial activity until the 20th century.

Campbell County has been marked by steady growth as settlements grew along the rivers and other routes of travel. This growth was briefly interrupted during the American Civil War. Staunchly Unionist, Campbell County is credited with providing the first three (3) companies of Union volunteers from the state of Tennessee. Campbell County was also the home of Joseph A. Cooper, who rose to the rank of Maj. General in the Union Army. Major troop movements by both northern and southern armies passed through Campbell County but fortunately most ante-bellum homes were spared destruction and many may still be seen today.

After the Civil War, life slowly returned to normal. Then in 1936, the completion of Norris Dam on Campbell County’s southern border changed Campbell County forever. While many communities were flooded and farms lost, a beautiful lake with over eight hundred (800) miles of shoreline was formed. Today Norris Lake is a major tourist attraction with many modern resorts and fine homes located near the lake. Due to the creation of Norris Lake, tourism became a major industry and remains so today. With the construction of Norris Dam, as part of the WA project, affordable abundant electricity became available. Today WA is still one of the least expensive and most reliable suppliers of electricity in the country.

Campbell County has produced many notable leaders such as Congressman John Jennings and J. Will Taylor, Educator Burgin Dossett, Movie star Grace Moore, Maj. General Joseph A. Cooper, and Four Star General Carl Wade Stiner. The story of these and many others may be viewed daily free of charge at the Campbell County Museum and Archives located in LaFollette, Tennessee. Modern Campbell County offers superb roads such as I-75, abundant inexpensive electricity, modern schools, two state-of-the-art hospitals, and low taxes coupled with unspoiled mountain wilderness and eight hundred (800) miles of pristine shoreline. While Campbell County embraces its Appalachian heritage, progress leadership is charting a course towards a bright future.

LaFollette Utilities Electric Water Wastewater 302 North Tennessee Avenue P. O. Box 1411 LaFollette, TN 37766 (423) 562-3316	Powell Clinch Utility District Natural Gas 203 First Street P. O. Box 428 Lake City, TN 37769 (423) 562-2795
Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Water-Wastewater 585 Main Street P. O. Box 12 Jacksboro, TN 37757 (423) 562-9776	GASCO Distribution, Inc. 605 Sunset Trail Jellico, TN 37762 (423) 784-2161
Jellico Electric & Water Systems Electric-Water-Wastewater 400 South Main Street P. O. Box 510 Jellico, TN 37762 (423) 784-8431	Comcast Television Cable Service / Internet 139 Indian Mound Circle Jacksboro, TN 37757 (423) 566-0824 (800) 264-0396
Clearfork Utility District Water P. O. Box 63 Clairfield, TN 37715 (423) 784-4322	En-Star Cable Television Cable Service Hospital Road Jellico, TN 37762 (800) 388-8416
North Anderson County Utility District Water 2643 Lake City Highway Clinton, TN 37716 (865) 426-2161	Kanobi Communications Web Hosting/Design - WiFi HotSpots Jacksboro, TN 37757 (423) 562-4859

Campbell County citizens are afforded a wide range of services promoting good health and wellness. Quality and specialized health care is available in Campbell County. Our county is fortunate to have two state-of-the-art hospitals. Together with highly-skilled healthcare professionals combined with the latest technology, the hospitals offer a complete array of services. Several clinics are also located within out rural communities and our cities. In addition, specialists from Oak Ridge and Knoxville make scheduled visits to their Campbell County satellite offices. The Campbell County Health Department also provides needed services to the citizens of our county. Numerous pharmacies, dental clinics, chiropractic clinics, physical therapy clinics, and eye care specialists are located within a short drive from any where in the county. Three (3) nursing homes and one independent living center provide residence for patients needing constant care and attention.

Jellico Community Hospital

Services provided by the hospital include:

Hospital-Based Ambulance Service CT Scans Emergency Medicine General Dentistry Helicopter Transport Internal Medicine Occupational Medicine Pathology Pulmonology Same-Day Surgery Well-Baby Program Auxiliary Volunteers Transportation - Car / Van Endoscopy Home Health Care MammographyNursery Rehab Outpatient Services Physical Therapy Rehabilitative Services Social Services

Jellico Community Hospital

Jellico Community Hospital has provided quality healthcare to our region since 1974. The 54-bed acute care facility operates as a non-profit hospital under the direction of the Adventist Health System. At Jellico Community Hospital our mission is to provide more than quality healthcare. When you entrust your healthcare to us you and your family will be cared for by individuals dedicated to reflecting the compassion of Christ. Our patients benefit from the latest medical technology, much of which you might expect to find only in larger medical centers. That means diagnosis, treatment and recovery take place close to home. We offer complete, comprehensive health-care from highly skilled physicians, nurses, and professional staff. JCH is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The standards of excellence set forth by JCAHO are rigorous and demanding. We voluntarily comply with these guidelines to ensure our patients of our commitment to provide only the highest quality of healthcare.

Phone: (423) 784-7252

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St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County

St. Mary's of Campbell County Services:

66-Bed Hospital 98-Bed Nursing Home 10-Bed Gero-Psych Unit Community Clinic Specialty Clinic

The 66-bed hospital serves Campbell County and the surrounding area with a staff of highly qualified doctors and nurses dedicated to the care of their patients. The new Emergency Department provides a separate area for ambulance and public entrance, five (5) additional treatment and triage rooms for non-emergency type care.

The 98-bed nursing home is one of the best in the surrounding area. A long waiting list lets us know families want their loved ones here because of the excellent care they receive. The nursing home was awarded a score of 98 during our recent JCAHO survey.

St. Mary's Medical Center Clinic staffed with two (2) full time doctors and two (2) nurse practitioners see on the average one hundred (100) patients a day.The Clinic is staffed with radiology and lab techs which help with efficiency and waiting time of the patient. The newly opened Gero-Psych Unit offers Behavioral Health services to the senior population of our area.

This unit offers: Psychiatrist on Staff, Group Therapy as well as Individual Therapy, RN coverage, 24/7 Social Services, Activity Therapy, Physical Coverage as well as Psychological Care.

The Specialty Clinic is staffed with doctors who offer a wide range of care. Podiatry Gynecology Oncology/Hematology At the present time seventeen (17) doctors are on active staff at the hospital, also offering a wide range of medical care from Internal Medicine to Sleep Disorders. The Surgery/Outpatient Surgery Department has a full-time Surgeon plus three (3) part time.

Phone: (423) 907-1200

A team of dedicated teachers and employees make up the Campbell County School System. They are committed to the growth and safety of the students and to providing the highest quality of education. The system's educators strive to continually maintain and monitor the educational process that provides an environment for a lifetime of learning.

New Jacksboro Middle School

The school system serves a population of forty thousand (40,000) and a student population of six thousand five hundred (6,500). Within the system there are eleven (11) elementary schools, two (2) middle schools, two (2) comprehensive secondary schools, one (1) alternative school, and the adult high school. A ten-member school board, elected by district, and an appointed Director of Schools govern the school system. Funding for the school system comes from federal, state, and local taxes and revenue. Tax rates for education programs are controlled by a fifteen (15) member County Commission, which is also elected by district.

The following goals have been established for the school system:

• Campbell County students will score above state average on all state tests.
• Our system will provide a rigorous and relevant curriculum to all students.
• All students will learn at the optimum rate according to their ability.
• All students will develop the life skills necessary to be productive members of a global society.
• All students will learn in a positive environment with a commitment toward addressing issues of student behavior.
• Student learning will be facilitated by an appropriately supported, flexible, and responsive staff who has a willingness to make organizational changes that will benefit students.
• Student learning will be facilitated by flexible, responsible, and accountable governance and leadership.
• Our school system will use a comprehensive student assessment systems that evaluates both conceptual and factual knowledge, giving the students the opportunity to apply what they have learned.
• Our school system will provide a safe school environment by giving students the opportunity to be responsible and accountable.
• Students learning will be the responsibility of students, families, community, and the school system.

Approximately four hundred and sixty (460) professionally degreed personnel are employed by the school system. Seventy-five percent (75%) of those educators have a Masters level degree or higher. With over six thousand five hundred (6,500) students in the county. Campbell County High School is one of the states largest 9-12 schools with over one thousand four hundred (1,400) students. For more information, visit the Campbell County Board of Education web site.

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Roane State Community College

The Campbell County Higher Education Center is one of five (5) Roane State Community College off-campus Centers. The Campbell County Center is an excellent educational resource for local citizens, business, and industry. The Center provides opportunities for transfer education. Designed for students who plan to transfer to top senior institutions, the academic transfer programs provide a variety of courses which include two (2) years of instruction in the humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences. These courses build a strong liberal arts background during the freshman and sophomore years.

Roane State graduates transfer to instate senior institutions such as the University of Tennessee, Tennessee Technology Center, Tennessee Technological university, Middle Tennessee State University, East Tennessee State University, Lincoln Memorial University, and many out-of-state universities and professional schools.

Roane State's career preparation programs train students in business management, health sciences, office administration, police science, paralegal, and other fields for students desiring associate degrees or certificates.

The Campbell County Center provides continuing education opportunities to local business and industries in areas, such as, customer service, quality manufacturing, operations certificates, and professional development certificates in real estate and banking. Each program is tailored to meet the training need of the business or industry and can be taught on-site or at the center. These courses are offered for personal enrichment, compliance with business and industry, for specific technological information, and for general cultural benefits.

With more than one hundred (100) courses offered each semester, the Roane State Campbell County Center can provide educational opportunities for everyone. Since the Center opened in the Fall of 1990, enrollment is more than five hundred twenty (520) students. Educational opportunities are local and affordable in Campbell County through Roane State Community College.

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The Tennessee Technology Center at Jacksboro

The Tennessee Technology Center at Jacksboro opened in 1967, and has maintained its accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education for more than 30 years. Each of our training programs follow a curriculum which combines a unique mix of academic study with practical work experiences to help the learner prepare for the real world of work. From high school students to older adults affected by recent plant closings, this center offers many ways to help individuals prepare for work and enhance their quality of life. Even basic skills classes are available for those who may need extra help with math, reading, and writing skills. Since the instructional delivery in each program is competency based, students are able to progress at their own pace while the curriculum keeps their student focused on the skills required in their career choice.

Programs of study are available in Automotive Technology, Business Systems, Computer Operations, Drafting and CAD, Industrial Electricity, Machine Tool, Practical Nursing, and Welding. Flexible schedules enable full time, part time and evening enrollment. Online courses are currently available in Computer Operations and Drafting, with Business Systems and Practical Nursing soon to follow. Businesses and industry are also able to take advantage of Special Industry Training offered on-site by the Center which allows our school to work with employers to customize courses and seminars to meet their unique workforce needs. For those who wish to continue their education at the community college level, articulation agreements have been developed to provide opportunities for our graduates to receive college credit for technology center classes to advance them toward the 2-year associates degree.

Our tuition and fees are extremely cost effective when compared to private vocational facilities and regional institutes of higher learning offering vocational training. Our faculty-to-student ratio averages 1:15 for each program, which ensures appropriate opportunities to receive one-on-one training when needed. Our programs are self-paced, enabling students to progress at their own rates. Students may also graduate early if they meet their programs learning objectives before the allotted time period. Many students with pre-existing skills and work experience in their areas of study find this option helpful.

TTCJ also offers a full line of industrial training programs that are designed around specific training needs. Visit our "Programs" web page for a complete description of special industrial training programs. Our faculty have extensive work experience in their respective areas of discipline in addition to areas such as human resources, organizational development, supervisor and management training, quality assurance, and a variety of advanced industrial and business skills training.

If you would like to learn more about our Center, please contact our Student Services Office at 1-423-566-9629, Ext. 10 or 15. You may also reach us at 1-865-525-3219, Ext. 0 or 10. Our campus is conveniently located at 265 Elkins Road, Jacksboro, Tennessee, just minutes off the I-75 Interstate. Please call ahead if you would like to tour the Center.