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Commission Rejects Mineral Tax Again in 12–5 Vote
The Jefferson County Commission voted 12-5 to reject a proposed Mineral Severance Tax for…
Tennessee’s Free Real Estate Licensing Program for Qualifying High School Seniors Begins Accepting Applications Starting April 1
Starting on Wednesday, April 1, the Tennessee High School Senior Real Estate Licensing Program…
Commission Rejects Mineral Tax Again in 12–5 Vote
The Jefferson County Commission voted 12-5 to reject a proposed Mineral Severance Tax for the second…
Tennessee’s Free Real Estate Licensing Program for Qualifying High School Seniors Begins Accepting Applications Starting April 1
Starting on Wednesday, April 1, the Tennessee High School Senior Real Estate Licensing Program will begin…
Pick Tennessee Products Unveils New Website to Better Connect Consumers with Local Producers
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces the launch of an updated Pick Tennessee Products website, offering…
TDH Reinforces Importance of Naloxone with Rise in Cychlorphine Fatalities
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is providing statewide information following more than 30 fatal overdoses statewide, since…
Mayor Mark Potts Declares Saturday, March 28th, as “Celebrate Walking in Balance” day in Jefferson County
In recognition of the “Walking in Balance” theme of the 2026 Spirit of Nations powwow, Jefferson…
Comptroller’s Office Updates Review of State Benefits and Services for Veterans
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has released an updated report detailing state-provided benefits and services available to…
TDCI Returned Over $15.67M To Tennessee Insurance Consumers In 2025
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces that $15.67 million was returned to Tennesseans in 2025…
CPI for all items rises 0.3% in February; Shelter Up
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted…
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Largest-Ever Shared Book Reading Study Finds…
New groundbreaking research – the largest dataset ever conducted on shared book reading – reaffirms that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library significantly strengthens early literacy…
Williams honored by Rescue 180 with Courage …
A special event was held at the Rescue 180 Crisis Center to provide great food and fellowship, and to give honor where honor is…
Carson-Newman nursing graduates celebrate 10…
In their first attempt, 100% of Carson-Newman University’s 2025 nursing graduates passed National Council Licensing Examinations (NCLEX). The test, a mandatory examination for licensure…
Bush Bros.’ Ethier tells Carson-Newman gradu…
Carson-Newman University celebrated more than 350 graduates earning degrees during its Winter Commencement. The Dec. 12 ceremony was held at the Sevierville Convention Center.…
From Colonies to Counties: Thanksgiving Thro…
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’ve looked back at its colonial origins and its humble observance on the Appalachian frontier. But what did Thanksgiving mean to…
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Largest-Ever Shared Book Reading Study Finds Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Dramatically Improves Early Literacy for Children in Five Countries
New groundbreaking research – the largest dataset ever conducted on shared book reading – reaffirms that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library significantly strengthens early…
Williams honored by Rescue 180 with Courage Award
A special event was held at the Rescue 180 Crisis Center to provide great food and fellowship, and to give honor where honor…
Carson-Newman nursing graduates celebrate 100% NCLEX pass rate
In their first attempt, 100% of Carson-Newman University’s 2025 nursing graduates passed National Council Licensing Examinations (NCLEX). The test, a mandatory examination for…
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The Jefferson County Commission voted 12-5 to reject a proposed Mineral Severance Tax for the second time in less than one year. A resolution to adopt the tax…
Starting on Wednesday, April 1, the Tennessee High School Senior Real Estate Licensing Program will begin accepting applications for 2026. Launched in 2024 through the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, the program offers…
Election Time In Jefferson County Tennessee – Interview with Nathan Bugg, Administrator of Elections
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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces the launch of an updated Pick Tennessee Products website, offering a more streamlined way for consumers to connect with local farmers, producers…
TDH Reinforces Importance of Naloxone with Rise in Cychlorphine Fatalities
Mayor Mark Potts Declares Saturday, March 28th, as “Celebrate Walking in Balance” day in Jefferson County
Comptroller’s Office Updates Review of State Benefits and Services for Veterans
TDCI Returned Over $15.67M To Tennessee Insurance Consumers In 2025
CPI for all items rises 0.3% in February; Shelter Up
Katy “Fox” Huffaker Announces Candidacy For Re-Election As Jefferson County Commissioner District 1
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Millennial A.E. After Empire – They Own Your Words – The DEATH of Free Speech!
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VITAL POLICY – Senator Jessie Seal Urges Support for SB 1080, Potentially Over Six Million Dollars of Additional Revenue for District Eight
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Jane Chambers Honored for Ten Years of Dedicated Service by President General Pamela Rouse Wright, NSDAR
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Williams honored by Rescue 180 with Courage Award
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Tennessee’s Free Real Estate Licensing Program for Qualifying High School Seniors Begins Accepting Applications Starting April 1
Starting on Wednesday, April 1, the Tennessee High School Senior Real Estate Licensing Program will begin accepting applications for 2026. Launched in 2024 through the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, the program offers…
TDH Reinforces Importance of Naloxone with Rise in Cychlorphine Fatalities
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is providing statewide information following more than 30 fatal overdoses statewide, since October 2025, associated with a newly identified opioid known as cychlorphine. Cychlorphine…
Comptroller’s Office Updates Review of State Benefits and Services for Veterans
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has released an updated report detailing state-provided benefits and services available to veterans and their families. The report, prepared by the Office of Research…
TDCI Returned Over $15.67M To Tennessee Insurance Consumers In 2025
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces that $15.67 million was returned to Tennesseans in 2025 through the Department’s mediation and restitution efforts. Since 2020, a total of…
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Election Time In Jefferson County Tennessee – Interview with Nathan Bugg, Administrator of Elections
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Debunking More Myths – VideoCast with Jefferson County Commission Chairman, Jimmy Carmichael
Debunking Social Media Myths: Jefferson County Commission Chairman Sets the Record Straight
Debunking Myths & Exploring Public Funds – Interview with Dandridge Town Administrator, Chris Shockley
Director of Schools – A look at Jefferson County Schools
Public Notices View all
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF COMPLETION – Completed Construction on the Dandridge Sewer System Improvements TDEC ARPA Project (No. 2022-8697) and ARC 2024 Project (No. 21790) for the Town of Dandridge
NOTICE OF COMPLETION Precision Construction Solutions, of Whitesburg, Tennessee has completed construction on the Dandridge Sewer…
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE TO CREDITORS – ESTATE OF DOROTHY MANNING
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE TO CREDITORS – ESTATE OF EVA VIRGINIA HAMRICK
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE TO CREDITORS – ESTATE OF JAMES HERMAN CAGLE
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE TO CREDITORS – ESTATE OF PHILLIS GAY CUNNINGHAM
PUBLIC NOTICE – City Of Baneberry City Commission and Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARINGS, April 13 and April 23, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – City Council Of Jefferson City, Tennessee, Special Called Session, March 30, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Commission Meeting Rescheduled to March 23, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – Budget Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee Rescheduled Meeting, March 23, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING CANCELLED FOR MARCH 16, 2026
Agriculture News View all
Pick Tennessee Products Unveils New Website to Better Connect Consumers with Local Producers
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces the launch of an updated Pick Tennessee Products website, offering…
Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee reported 2023 results and announces stock valuations to shareholders
Cost Share Funding Available for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses
Apply Now for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants
New Cost Share for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses Announced
Farmers Can Buy More Tax Free in 2023
Farmers Market Week: Buy Local During Peak Produce Season
State Veterinarian Alerts Horse Owners to Cases of Potomac Horse Fever in Tennessee
Disease Affecting Cattle Detected in Tennessee
Agribusinesses Can Apply for Ag Enterprise Fund Cost Shares
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CPI for all items rises 0.3% in February; Shelter Up
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted…
U.S. Consumer Price Index Comes In At Increased 0.3 Percent
Record Holiday Spending and Consumer Turnout Underscore Rising Confidence in Trump Economy
Seasonal Changes Impact County Unemployment Rates
Both payroll employment (+73,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in July
Tennessee State Parks Have $1.9 Billion Impact on State Economy
Payroll employment rises by 143,000 in January; unemployment rate edges down to 4.0%
Tennessee Ends 2024 With Unemployment Rate Below U.S. Rate
Unemployment Rates Below 5% in Vast Majority of TN Counties
Unemployment Rates are Below 5% in All but 3 Counties
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CPI for all items rises 0.2% in January; shelter up
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted…