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 […]
Both payroll employment (+29,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in September
Both nonfarm payroll employment (+29,000) and the unemployment rate (4.2 percent) changed little in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment in all major industries changed little over the month. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey measures labor force status, including unemployment, by demographic characteristics. The […]
Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office Reminds Tennessee Residents to Power Up Their Devices with Fire Safety in Mind
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to support Fire Prevention Week, which is recognized Oct. 4-10, 2026. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the simple steps people can take […]
Chocolate Festival – Field of Dreams Activity Center, Dandridge, October 10, 2026
Do you love Chocolate..?? Dreamy chocolate pudding, chocolate candies, decadent chocolate cakes, fudge & cupcakes, sinfully delicious chocolate brownies and chocolate chunk cookies…?? Do those goodies just make your mouth water..?? Then THIS is an event you won’t want to miss! Gathering ideas & recommendations from another well-known Knoxville event, we brought our First Annual […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Joint Meeting between Town of Dandridge and Shady Grove Utility District to Discuss Water Treatment, October 7, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE Joint meeting between the Town of Dandridge and Shady Grove Utility District to discuss water treatment. Wednesday October 7th at 4:30. Dandridge Fire Hall
Dennis “Rocky” Melton Jr. Obituary
Dennis “Rocky” Hodge Melton Jr., 86, of Jefferson City, Tennessee, passed away on September 30, 2026. Born July 15, 1940, in Enfield, North Carolina, he spent many years serving the community he loved. Rocky had a genuine love for Jefferson City and the people who called it home. He proudly served as a Jefferson City […]