PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting Dates, January 5, January 8, January 26, 2026
Notice of Meetings Board of School Commissioners Monday, January 5, 2026 Work Session @ 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse Thursday, January 8, 2026 Business Meeting @ 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse Monday, January 26, 2026 Policy Committee Meeting 5:30 PM Work Session 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter […]
Tennessee Attorney General Leads Multi-State Effort Opposing College Sports Commission Agreement
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is leading a coalition of state attorneys general taking aim at the University Participant Agreement recently distributed to colleges and universities by the College Sports Commission (CSC). The CSC has demanded that all Power Four schools sign the agreement immediately despite no opportunity for input and catastrophic consequences if it […]
Comptroller’s Office Launches New Dashboard Showing Boundaries for All Tennessee Cities and Towns
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has launched a new Municipal Boundaries Dashboard that allows users to explore the boundaries as reported by all 345 cities and towns in Tennessee on an interactive map. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, the dashboard displays each municipality’s boundaries on a satellite map and shows every annexation and deannexation reported to the […]
Gov. Lee, First Lady Lee Celebrate Holiday Season
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee welcomed the Christmas season during the annual Christmas at the Capitol and announced “Light of the World” tours of the Tennessee Residence. “Maria and I look forward to continuing the Tennessee tradition of generosity throughout the holiday season,” said Gov. Lee. “We invite Tennesseans to join us […]
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas Theme
First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas theme, Home Is Where The Heart Is, illuminates the heartfelt character of America within the People’s House. The First Lady’s creative inspiration is drawn from the joys, challenges, and frequent motion derived from motherhood and business. “The constant movement has taught me that home is not merely a […]
Harshbarger Applauds House Passage of Her Medical Supply Chain Security Provision in Rep. McCaul’s Give Kids A Chance Act
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) applauded the House’s unanimous passage of H.R. 1262, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act led by Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX), which includes her bipartisan provision to strengthen and “friend-shore” America’s medical supply chains through deeper cooperation with Abraham Accords nations. “I am proud the House passed this bipartisan bill led by my […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Budget Committee, Nominating Committee, and County Commission Meeting, December 15, 2025
Public Notice of Meetings Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Jefferson County will meet in regular, open, and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse located at 202 W Main St. Dandridge, TN 37725 on December 15th, 2025 at the following times: Budget – 5:30pm Nominating – 6:00pm County Commission – 6:30pm If […]
Jefferson County Clerk Frank C. Herndon Named “County Clerk of the Year” by Tennessee State Association of County Clerks
The Tennessee State Association of County Clerks (TSACC) is proud to announce that Frank C. Herndon, County Clerk for Jefferson County, has been selected by its membership as the 2025 “County Clerk of the Year.” The award, the highest honor bestowed by the organization, recognizes exceptional dedication to public service, innovative operational efficiency, and commitment […]
Dandridge Ice Rink Opens in Historic Downtown
The Town of Dandridge is proud to announce the opening of the Dandridge Ice Rink, located in Historic Downtown behind Town Hall. The rink officially debuted on Saturday, November 29th, as part of the festive Merriment on Main Street celebration. Opening ceremonies welcomed families, friends, and visitors to experience the magic of skating in the […]
From Colonies to Counties: Thanksgiving Through the Eyes of Tennessee’s Founders
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’ve looked back at its colonial origins and its humble observance on the Appalachian frontier. But what did Thanksgiving mean to the men and women who shaped Tennessee itself? To understand that, we must step into the minds of the state’s founders—people like John Sevier, William Blount, and the early settlers who […]
State Fire Marshal’s Office: Focus on Kitchen Fire Safety During Thanksgiving Holidays
As Tennessee families gather for Thanksgiving Day feasts on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urge Tennesseans to focus on kitchen fire safety in light of new figures related to cooking safety. National fire data shows that Thanksgiving is the peak day for […]