PUBLIC NOTICE – INVITATION TO BID: Jefferson County (JC) Justice Center Interior Painting

Invitation to Bid: Jefferson County (JC) Justice Center Interior Painting Jefferson County Purchasing Dept. will be accepting sealed bids for the “JC Justice Center Interior Painting”. A Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held on October 10, 2025, at 10:00am ET at 765 Justice Center Drive Dandridge, TN 37725. Full details of the bid, pre-bid meeting, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Notice of Public Hearings, November 3, 2025 – Ordinance 2025-19: An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City of Baneberry

Notice of Public Hearings NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, November 3, 2025, the City of Baneberry City Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 521 Harrison Ferry Road at 6:00pm for the following: Ordinance 2025-19: An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City of Baneberry By Adding Garage Specifications For New Residential […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – E-911 Board of Jefferson County Meeting, October 16, 2025

The regularly scheduled meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Center 911 Conference Room 581 W. Old AJ Hwy New Market TN 37820. Justin Crowther Director
Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Resume Full Operations Saturday Morning, October 4, Amid the Federal Government Shutdown

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will resume full operations beginning Saturday morning, October 4, despite the federal government shutdown. This effort is made possible through a partnership among local and state governments, as well as the Friends of the Smokies and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. In anticipation of the federal government shutdown, […]
2026–27 FAFSA Application Opens for Tennessee Students

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today announced that the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. Students and their families can begin applying at www.fafsa.gov. Last week, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is online and […]
DCS Strengthens Response Times to Protect Children Sooner

Beginning September 30, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) will implement new Child Protective Services (CPS) response times to ensure children at risk of abuse or neglect are seen more quickly. Under the new guidelines: High-risk situations (Priority 1): Face-to-face visit within 8 hours (previously 24 hours) Moderate-risk situations (Priority 2): Face-to-face visit […]
East Tennessee Construction Report for October 2-8, 2025

ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/ SR 9 between Church Street and Cullom Street: Motorists should be alert for partial road closures with detours in place as utility crews perform work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, follow signed detours, and use extreme caution through this area. ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 between Bill Key […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – INVITATION TO BID: Jefferson County (JC) Justice Center Interior Painting

Invitation to Bid: Jefferson County (JC) Justice Center Interior Painting Jefferson County Purchasing Dept. will be accepting sealed bids for the “JC Justice Center Interior Painting”. A Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held on October 10, 2025, at 10:00am ET at 765 Justice Center Drive Dandridge, TN 37725. Full details of the bid, pre-bid meeting, […]