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Jefferson County Commission Meeting, February 17, 2026
The Jefferson County Commission met Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the Historic Jefferson County…
Jefferson County Schools Among the Top: Majority of Schools Earning an A on State Report Card
Director of Jefferson County Schools, Dr. Tommy Arnold – Jefferson County Schools has been…
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…
Jefferson County Commission Meeting, February 17, 2026
The Jefferson County Commission met Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse for…
Jefferson County Schools Among the Top: Majority of Schools Earning an A on State Report Card
Director of Jefferson County Schools, Dr. Tommy Arnold – Jefferson County Schools has been recognized as…
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…
Second-Year Momentum Surges for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Program
Tennessee Department of Education released numbers demonstrating the strong and ongoing demand for the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program among families statewide. Following the closing of…
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…
Jefferson County Declares State of Emergency Due to Water Shortage
Jefferson County, Tennessee — Mayor Mark Potts has declared a State of Emergency immediately in response…
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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 met Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse for its regular monthly meeting. Commissioners Lowe, Norton, and Patterson were absent from…
Director of Jefferson County Schools, Dr. Tommy Arnold – Jefferson County Schools has been recognized as one of only 22 districts across Tennessee to have more than half…
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over…
Tennessee Department of Education released numbers demonstrating the strong and ongoing demand for the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program among families statewide. Following the closing of the application window on Friday, February 6, the department received more than 56,000 new and renewal applications, with nearly half of…
Dandridge Water Supply and Impacts – Interview with Chris Shockley, Town Administrator
Update from Jefferson County Schools – Water Shortage, Snow Days and Testing – Director Tommy Arnold
Water Shortage Issues In Jefferson City Tennessee – Interview with James Gallup, City Administrator
Jefferson County Declares State of Emergency Due to Water Shortage
Tennessee State Troopers and State Homeland Security Agents to Lead Storm-Related Welfare Checks Across State
TWRA PARTNERS WITH FRIENDS OF DOUGLAS LAKE TO ENHANCE FISH HABITATS
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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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Second-Year Momentum Surges for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Program
Tennessee Department of Education released numbers demonstrating the strong and ongoing demand for the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program among families statewide. Following the closing of the application window on Friday, February 6, the department received more than 56,000 new and renewal applications, with nearly half of…
Harshbarger, Lee Re-Introduce Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Terminally Ill Americans
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) re-introduced the Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act in the House and Senate respectively, which would remove the burdensome waiting…
Tennessee’s Unemployment Rate Decreases in November
Employers Add Thousands of New Jobs to the State’s Workforce Friday, January 09, 2026 | 01:30pm NASHVILLE – Tennessee began the busy 2025 holiday season in November with more people in…
Tennessee Updating Legacy Commercial Driver License Records to Meet State Law and Executive Order
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is updating older Commercial Driver License records to comply with current federal and state requirements. Approximately 8,800 of Tennessee’s 150,000 CDL holders will receive a notice by mail requesting citizenship…
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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
Where is Jefferson County Heading? The results are in!
Public Notices View all
INVITATION TO BID – Mossy Creek Wildlife Viewing Area Observation Deck Replacement
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County (JC) Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the…
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals and Regional Planning Commission Meeting, February 24, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE TO CREDITORS – ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN POWELL OGLE
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE TO CREDITORS – ESTATE OF LULA A. ANDERSON
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE TO CREDITORS – ESTATE OF LORENE HANCE
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County Vehicle Maintenance Facility Expansion
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners RESCHEDULED Meetings, February 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County IDB Industrial Development Board Meeting for TVA Training, February 6, 2026
INVITATION TO BID – DANDRIDGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY, INC. – New Construction for: Dandridge Memorial Library
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County Vehicle Maintenance Facility Expansion
Agriculture News View all
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…
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
Fill Your Grill This Summer With Meats From a Tennessee Farm
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U.S. Consumer Price Index Comes In At Increased 0.3 Percent
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX - DECEMBER 2025 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased…
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
Tennessee Unemployment Numbers Trend Down in March
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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…