Tennessee Supreme Court Appoints Andrew Farmer to Board of Professional Responsibility
The Tennessee Supreme Court has appointed Sevierville attorney and State Representative Andrew Farmer to the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. Farmer currently chairs the Tennessee House Judiciary Committee and brings 18 years of legal practice and 14 years of service in the Tennessee General Assembly to the position. The Court […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAMBER TO BEGIN CLOSING OPERATIONS FOLLOWING FUNDING DECISION
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will begin the orderly process of closing its operations after the County Commission Budget Committee declined to recommend the Chamber’s request for $90,000 in temporary bridge funding. This outcome did not result from a single meeting or budget decision. It is the culmination of several years of political and […]
Blue Smoke Java Coffee Co. Opens Its Doors in Historic Dandridge
Dandridge welcomed its newest small business on October 13, 2026, as Blue Smoke Java Co. officially opened with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony in the town’s historic district, located at 125 E. Meeting Street. Owner‑operator Katie Skaggs was joined by her husband Caleb Skaggs to cut the ribbon and mark the beginning of their new venture in […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Commission Nominating Committee Meeting, October 19, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE The Nominating Committee of the Jefferson County Commission will meet on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Jury Room, 202 W. Main St. Dandridge, TN.
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Commission Ethics Committee Meeting, October 19, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE The Ethics Committee of the Jefferson County Commission will meet on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Main Courtroom, 202 W. Main St. Dandridge, TN.
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson Elementary School Renovation
INVITATION TO BID Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) will accept sealed bids until 2:00pm ET, November 12, 2026. Bids will be opened in the JC Finance Department conference room. Label bids “Jefferson Elementary School Renovation” and mail to Attn: Purchasing Agent, JC Finance Dept. P.O. Box 1749 Dandridge, TN 37725, or hand deliver to […]
Tennessee State Parks Seeks Community Input on Future Plans for Panther Creek and 11 More State Parks
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Tennessee State Parks will seek community input during public meetings held across the state in the coming weeks on individual strategic management plans for 12 state parks. All Tennessee State Parks have strategic management plans that map out a long-term blueprint for best serving visitors. The meetings […]
Dandridge Fall Days Festival — Saturday, October 24, 2026 Historic Downtown Dandridge
The crisp air of autumn and the charm of Tennessee’s oldest town come together later this month as Historic Downtown Dandridge welcomes residents and visitors for the 2026 Dandridge Fall Days Festival on Saturday, October 24. This beloved community tradition transforms the lakeside streets into a lively celebration of the season, filled with local artisans, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Commission, Meeting October 20, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE The Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Conference Room of the County Mayor’s Office, 214 W. Main St. Dandridge, TN.
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Commission Nominating Committee Meeting, October 13, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson County Commission Nominating Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. In the jury room of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse 202 W. Main St. Dandridge, TN.
Jefferson Memorial Hospital Nurse, Cassandra Barstow, Receives National Award for Nursing Excellence
Cassandra Barstow, RN, Emergency Department Supervisor at Jefferson Memorial Hospital for three years, has received a national Nursing Excellence Award. Barstow is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 […]