Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee reported 2023 results and announces stock valuations to shareholders
Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, the trade name for Tennessee Farmers Insurance Companies, reported 2023 results and announced stock valuations to shareholders on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the company’s Annual Meeting in Franklin, Tenn. During the meeting, the leadership team discussed the opportunities that were cultivated in 2023 despite financial and weather-related challenges. Josh Webber, […]
INVITATION TO BID – Accessibility Upgrades for the Justice Center
INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for “Accessibility Upgrades for the Justice Center” will be received by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department until 2:00 p.m., local time, on April 11, 2024, and then at said time opened in the Finance Department conference room. A pre-bid conference will be held on April 4, 2024 at 1:00pm at […]
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County High School Culinary Arts Renovation Project
Invitation To Bid: The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the Jefferson County High School Culinary Arts Renovation Project. Bidders must obtain Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents from the Lewis Group Architects, 6512 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919, Telephone 865-584-5000. All documents will be made available electronically by […]
Tennessee Tech is first university in the southeast to certify P.E. teachers in fly fishing instruction
For some, gym class may conjure up old memories of dodgeball games gone awry. Faculty in the Exercise Science Department at Tennessee Tech University, however, are pioneering a new program to expand the physical education curriculum and train future P.E. teachers on a valuable skill for Tennessee’s open waters. Tech is now the first university […]
Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday Travel
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, March 28, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 1 at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Sanitation Commission and Annual Solid Waste Regional Planning Board Meeting, April 25, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Sanitation Commission and Annual Solid Waste Regional Planning Board Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sanitation Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Sanitation Office located at 650 Grove Road, Dandridge, TN […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Industrial Development Board (IDB) Meeting, April 5, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Members and residents of Jefferson County, TN, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Industrial Development Board (IDB) will meet Friday, April 5, 2024 at 8:30 am at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Jury Room, 202 W. Main Street, Dandridge, TN […]
Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose […]
What’s New and Happening this Spring in Tennessee:
Pastel blooms sprinkle scenic views, new music festivals pump up the rhythm, and experiences like night moon hikes, art installations, food fests, rooftop parties and unique places to stay excite this season. Here’s what’s new and happening this spring in Tennessee. NEW ATTRACTIONS, EXHIBITS & EXPERIENCES Memphis (May 3-5) – Get ready to groove at the […]
Wenders LLC Recalls Trader Joes Nuts – 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews Because of Possible Health Risk
Company Announcement Wenders LLC of Dublin, CA is recalling specific production lots of Trader Joes Nuts – 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews – (SKU Number – 37884) Lot# T12139, T12140, T12141, and T12142 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young […]
Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform clinicians and public health officials of an increase in global and U.S. measles cases and to provide guidance on measles prevention for all international travelers aged ≥6 months and all children aged ≥12 months who do […]
TDOT Crews Patching Potholes In Jefferson County on I-81 between I-40 Split and MM8
TDOT crews are patching potholes across the state every day, including this morning in Jefferson County on I-81 between the I-40 split and the Morristown/White Pine exit (MM 8).
TN AG Pushes Back on Unlawful DEI Federal Regulation
On Monday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led 24 states in warning the Department of Labor (DOL) that its proposed rule to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into the National Apprenticeship System exceeds congressional authority, illegally promotes racial-discrimination, and is antithetical to the American ideal of equality. “Americans fought for generations to ensure that […]
Tennessee State Parks Host Free Guided Spring Hikes
Tennessee State Parks will host Spring Hikes on Saturday, March 23, the second of the parks’ Signature Hikes series throughout this year. The Spring Hikes are free and guided by park staff, who can highlight the natural, cultural, and historical features of the parks. A full schedule of the Spring Hikes at specific parks is available […]
Behavioral Health Scholarship Program Opens for Applications
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is excited to announce that applications are open for a new, multi-million dollar behavioral health scholarship program. The Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship is designed to support the next generation of professionals working in mental health and substance use treatment careers as they earn […]
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County Schools Roof Restoration Project
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting Request for Proposals (RFP) for Jefferson County Schools Roof Restoration Project. For a copy of the RFP and bid specifications please contact Julie Anglea at janglea@jeffersoncountytn.gov or (865) 397-4922, ext.2115. You may also download these documents from the county website at jeffersoncountytn.gov/finance-department. Please submit […]