PUBLIC NOTICE – Conservation Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, March 4, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Conservation Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Conservation Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse at 5:00 p.m., on Monday, March 4, 2024, for the purpose of considering all matters […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Public Service Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, February 26, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Public Service Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Service Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open, and public session at the Jefferson County, Tennessee Courthouse at 5:00 p.m., on Monday, February 26, 2024, for the purpose of considering […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting, March 7, 2024
Notice of Meeting Board of School Commissioners Thursday, March 7, 2024 Historic Courthouse Work Session 5:30 PM with Business Session to follow. This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 442 of the public acts of Tennessee for 1974. Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director Jefferson County Schools
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 March 14, 2024, and then at said time opened in the Finance Department conference room. A pre-bid conference will be held on February 29, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. […]
State of Tennessee: Carson-Newman “exceeds expectations” in latest Board of Education report
Carson-Newman University’s Education Department received news worth celebrating courtesy of the State of Tennessee. The Board of Education released its annual Educator Preparation Report Card this month. The report noted that Carson-Newman, along with nine other programs, in the state is considered to “exceed expectations.” Dr. Kim Hawkins, dean of Carson-Newman’s School of Education and […]
Join Honor Vote & Cast a Ballot During Early Voting & 2024 Elections to Thank Our Military Heroes
As the early voting period for the Presidential Preference Primary begins today, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminded all voters about an opportunity to honor Tennessee’s and our nation’s heroes through the Honor Vote program. Free and open to all registered voters in Tennessee, Honor Vote allows voters to dedicate their vote to anyone […]
Jefferson County League to include county-wide and district candidates in the March 5, 2024 primary
The League of Women Voters US voter information site, https://www.vote411.org has been updated by the Jefferson County League to include county-wide and district candidates in the March 5, 2024 primary. The League contacted every local candidate, offering the opportunity to be included on the site, which is a valuable resource for voters at every level of government. Early […]
Jefferson County Democratic Presidential Convention March 16
In preparation for the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), the Jefferson County Democratic Party will hold its County Presidential Convention on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Jefferson City Library. Doors open at noon for registration and refreshments. The convention is open to all registered voters in the county who are supporters of the Democratic […]
Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Division of Consumer Affairs Notifies Public of New Law Impacting Recording of Service Contracts
The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) would like to notify the public of a new law impacting the recording of service contracts with a Register of Deeds. This new law prohibits the recording of service agreements and makes a service contract void and unenforceable if the agreement: Purports to run with […]
Pothole Repairs Update
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews are working around the clock repairing potholes along interstates and state routes caused by last month’s record winter storm which dumped more snow in 24 hours than we normally see in an entire winter. The statewide effort is using all available resources, including contract crews, to repair the damaged areas […]
Updates Needed to Measure Judicial Caseloads in Tennessee
A new report shows updates are needed to produce the study state lawmakers consult when allocating resources across Tennessee’s 32 judicial districts. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is required by law to complete a weighted caseload study to understand how criminal and civil cases impact district attorneys (DAs), public defenders (PDs), and trial court judges each […]
TDOE Releases 2023 ACT Senior Retake Data
Today, the Tennessee Department of Education released data on the 2023 ACT Senior Retake, which provides public high school seniors with an additional opportunity to boost their score on the ACT for free. Thanks to the retake opportunity, the number of high school seniors who took the ACT in 2023 and are now eligible for […]
ALL ABOARD! YOUNG & OLD ARE INVITED TO THE TRAIN SHOW
The 2nd Annual Bulls Gap Train Show will be held April 12 & 13 at the Bulls Gap Community Center (134 S Main St, Bulls Gap TN). Last year, the show was a success with more than 20 vendors and over 150 people to enjoy the activities. Sponsored by the Bulls Gap Railroad Museum (BGRM), […]
Jefferson County High School Lucas Havely Named Roan Scholar at ETSU
Lucas Havely, a Jefferson County High School senior, has been named a Roan Scholar, selected from more than 450 high school senior applicants from across Tennessee and the bordering states of Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Eleven outstanding high school seniors from across the region have been selected as the newest members […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Urban Growth Boundary Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee, February 22, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Urban Growth Boundary Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Urban Growth Boundary Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse at 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 22, 2024, for the purpose of […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Personnel Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, February 27, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Personnel Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Personnel Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse at 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, for the purpose of considering all […]