INVITATION TO BID: Class III Construction On-Call Contract
Invitation to Bid: Class III Construction On-Call Contract The Jefferson County Sanitation Department will be accepting sealed bids for “Class III Construction On-Call Contract”. Full details of the ITB can be found on the county website www.jeffersoncountytn.gov/finance-department. Contract documents may be examined at the following locations: LDA Engineering, JC Landfill, & Knoxville Builders Exchange. A […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – County Commission, Budget Committee, and Nominating Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting Dates for 2025 – 2026 Calendar Year
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Commission, Budget Committee, and Nominating Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee ( the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse located at 202 Main Street in Dandridge, TN on the following dates and times for the 2025-2026 calendar year to consider […]
2025 OPERATION DRY WATER SET FOR JULY 4th HOLIDAY PERIOD
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th holiday and this year is July 4-6. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and […]
Jefferson Memorial Hospital Unveils New Advanced 64-Slice CT Scanner with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Jefferson Memorial Hospital announces the installation of its new 64-Slice CT scanner, expanding advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities for patients in the community. To celebrate this significant investment in patient care, the hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 30th, marking another milestone in its ongoing commitment to providing healthcare close to home. The new […]
LOCAL STUDENT GRADUATES FROM FURMAN UNIVERSITY
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis presided over the class of 2025 commencement exercises, which took place Saturday, May 10, in Paladin Stadium on campus. The class of 2025 included 571 students who graduated in the spring semester. Sophie Madeline Swann of Dandridge, Tennessee, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. Swann’s […]
Harshbarger Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Affirming Parental Rights in Education
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) released the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court set a precedent across the country that parents have the right to opt their children out of classroom instruction on LGBTQ topics that conflict with their deeply held religious beliefs: “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court affirms that parents, not […]
Hook, line and sinker: Carson-Newman’s Helton and Wheat take Bassmaster College Series team honors
Carson-Newman University’s Zach Helton and Blake Wheat won the Bassmaster College Series Lunker Trail Division Team of the Year. The duo landed the top spot by earning the most points throughout the three regular-season events. “This accomplishment is very impressive because it recognizes the most consistent team throughout the season,” said Hunter Sales, Carson-Newman’s Eagle […]
New Scholars Program to Boost Public Health Talent in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health is joining tnAchieves, a partner organization of TN Promise, to announce today the creation of an academic scholarship program devoted to building Tennessee’s future public health workforce. The Public Health Academic Bridge Scholars Program will make $5,000 scholarships available annually to 20 students in Tennessee who successfully obtain an associate’s […]
July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 3, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts record travel in Tennessee this […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION JULY 21, 2025
Myocarditis and Pericarditis after Receipt of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adolescents and Young Adults
Cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have rarely been observed after COVID-19 vaccination in the United States and evidence from multiple vaccine safety monitoring systems in the United States and around the globe supports a causal association between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (i.e., Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) and myocarditis and pericarditis. Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle […]
TWRA Concludes Spring Trout Stocking in Cosby Creek
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) concluded its spring trout stocking in Cosby Creek on Monday, June 23, 2025, with the support and presence of Tennessee State Representative Jeremy Faison. This trout stocking is part of TWRA’s annual statewide efforts to maintain healthy fish populations and provide quality recreational fishing opportunities. However, Monday’s event also […]
Tribute To Frank Niceley
Previously published in The Tennessee Conservative Photo credit: Geneva DeCobert The Tennessee Conservative [By David Seal] – The first sentence of Frank Niceley’s Obituary states as follows: “Frank Samuel Niceley, age 78, passed away on June 19, 2025, from a heart attack. He died with his boots on, plowing a river bottom field on his farm in […]
Jefferson City Public Library July 2025 general programming schedule
July 2025 general programming schedule. Programs and activities listed may be added to or cancelled as needed. JCPL will be closed July 4-7 for Independence Day. Storytime Tuesdays, 10:30 – Homeschool Academy, Cancelled for the summer, will resume in August. Wednesdays, 10:30 am – Storytime, Go! Join us for stories, songs, and crafts designed to […]
Heat and Athletes
If you plan to exercise while it’s hot outside: Limit outdoor activity, especially during the middle of the day when the sun is hottest if possible. Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package. Schedule workouts and practices earlier or later in the day when the temperature is cooler. Pace activity. Start activities slow […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Offers 8 Food Safety Tips for Outdoor Events
When planning a family cookout or packing a picnic to enjoy at the park, pool or beach, keep food safety in mind. Children under age 5 are at higher risk of getting seriously sick from contaminated food. Food poisoning tends to be more common in the summer. It’s when more people cook and enjoy meals […]