PUBLIC NOTICE – 2 Public Meetings To Discuss Proposed Improvements To Ruritan Park, March 16 and March 24, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Jefferson County Jefferson County will hold two public meetings to discuss the proposed improvements to Ruritan Park. The purpose of these meetings is to provide information to and to obtain input regarding the County’s 2026 Recreational Trails Program grant application. The proposed improvements include ADA improvements to paths, parking and trail repairs. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Tennessee Conservation Board Meeting, March 13, 2026
Public Notice of Meeting Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Jefferson County Conservation Board will meet in regular, open, and public session at the County Mayors Office Friday, 3/13/2026 at 9:00AM. If a member of the public desires to speak at a meeting, they may do so in the manner provided by […]
District 1 Commission Candidate Aubrey Jones Meet & Greet, March 12, 2026 at Dandridge Brewing Company
Paid for by candidate. 1237 Gay St., Downtown Dandridge, TN 37725 Across the street from Jefferson County Historic Courthouse
Jefferson County Post Hosts Fourth Primary Debate at Historic Courthouse
The Jefferson County Post proudly hosted its fourth Primary Debate last night at the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Dandridge, continuing a tradition held every governor’s election cycle. The evening brought together candidates, community members, and local leaders for a thoughtful and engaging discussion about the future of Jefferson County. The Post extends its sincere appreciation […]
Tennessee Revenues Exceed Estimates
Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of January. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today reported that total January tax revenues were $2.1 billion, $27.2 million more than the budgeted estimate and $87.7 million more than January 2025. The total tax growth rate for the month was 4.45 percent. General fund […]
Jefferson County Post Debate Set for Tonight in Historic Downtown Dandridge
Residents of Jefferson County are invited to attend a formal political debate tonight at the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Dandridge, beginning at 6:00 PM. Doors will open early at 5pm. Hosted by the Jefferson County Post, this civic event offers voters a chance to hear directly from candidates seeking office in the upcoming election. Doors […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Industrial Development Board (IDB) Meeting, March 6, 2026
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, March 6th, 2026 at 8:30 am at the Jefferson County Mayor’s Office Conference Room, 214 W. Main Street, Dandridge, TN […]
Tennessee needs at least $82.7 billion worth of public infrastructure improvements
Tennessee needs at least $82.7 billion worth of public infrastructure improvements during the five-year period of July 2024 to June 2029—a $5 billion (6.5%) increase from the year before—according to a new report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). Transportation and Utilities infrastructure needs increased by $3.7 billion—74% of the overall increase […]
Satellite And Election Office County Voting Sites Open For Entirety Of Early Voting
A recent decision to limit the number of days that satellite voting offices are open has been overturned in a 3-2 vote by the Jefferson County Election Commission. The opposing votes were in regard to scheduled days, which had differed in previous election cycles, rather than opposition to the sites. Concerns for voting security were […]
Gov. Lee Joins Trump Administration’s “A Home for Every Child” Initiative to Expand Foster Care Capacity and Strengthen Families
Governor Bill Lee announced the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) will join the Trump Administration’s “A Home for Every Child” initiative, a national effort led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to expand the number of foster families and improve outcomes for children. The Governor signed a joint proclamation demonstrating […]
Jefferson County Clerk, Frank C. Herndon, is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for County Clerk in the May 5th Republican Primary
Jefferson County Clerk, Frank C. Herndon, is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for County Clerk in the May 5th Republican Primary. Herndon is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and says, “It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Jefferson County as your County Clerk for the past twelve years, and I respectfully […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF JEFFERSON COUNTY BEER BOARD, March 16, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jefferson County Beer Board will hear the following application for a permit to sell beer: Dressel & Chandler Holdings, LLC DBA Talbott Farm Store for an on/off premises permit located at 1250 E. Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Jefferson City, TN 37877. Said application will be heard at the Jefferson County […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Notice of Vacancy of Office, 6th District County Commissioner
Notice of Vacancy of Office 6th District County Commissioner The Jefferson County Commission will fill a vacancy in the Office of County Commissioner for the 6th District of Jefferson County, Tennessee at a regularly scheduled meeting on March 16, 2026, to be held in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse at 6:30 PM. Anyone interested in […]