Carson-Newman University breaks ground on new West Campus Commons complex
Carson-Newman University broke ground today on its largest construction project in the University’s history. Members of the campus community were joined by local representatives and friends of the University who gathered for a special ceremony marking the event. West Campus Commons, a new residence life complex, is slated to welcome students in Fall 2024. “What […]
County Commission – Not Enough “Ayes” For Meeting Changes But “Eyes” Pod Plan For DOE
The Jefferson County Commission will retain a quarterly meeting schedule, as the effort to move back to a monthly meeting schedule was not met with favor by the majority of the body. The item was brought to the agenda by Commissioner Austin Brooks who sought to change to a 8 month meeting schedule (the schedule […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – USDA Offers Disaster Assistance for Producers Facing Inclement Weather
Knox County was declared a primary disaster county due to Severe Winter Storm using the Presidential Major Disaster Designation process. Jefferson, Anderson, Roane, Loudon, Blount and Sevier Counties were declared a contiguous disaster county due to Severe Winter Storm using the Presidential Major Disaster Designation process. Under this designation, if you have operations in any […]
Carson-Newman announces new MBA specialization: Entrepreneurial Leadership
Carson-Newman University announces a new specialization within its MBA program – Entrepreneurial Leadership. The new online offering will launch this fall for students who have completed nine hours within the MBA program. Noting that small businesses make up 44% of the U.S. economy, organizers of the specialization say the new addition aims to have students […]
NASA First Moon to Mars Architecture Concept Review Results
As NASA builds a blueprint for human exploration throughout the solar system for the benefit of humanity, the agency released Tuesday the outcomes from its first Architecture Concept Review, a robust analysis process designed to align NASA’s Moon to Mars exploration strategy and codify the supporting architecture. “Our first Architecture Concept Review is a milestone that will […]
Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a Cornerstone of Jefferson County
The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Jefferson Memorial Hospital support the health and well-being of patients whenever needed. Beyond providing clinical care, Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a cornerstone of our community and a major contributor to the economic health of Jefferson County as a major employer and tax-payer […]
INVITATION TO BID – Convertible Medical Training Table
Convertible Medical Training Table Invitation to Bid The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for one Convertible Medical Training Table. For a copy of the RFP Specifications or questions, contact Missy Hayes, Jefferson County Schools CTE Program Director, at mhayes@jcboe.net or by phone (865) 397-7384 ext. 1005. The proposal must include freight […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Meeting, May 4, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING Board of School Commissioners Thursday, May 4, 2023 Historic Courthouse Work Session @ 5:30PM Business Session to follow. Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director Jefferson County Schools
TDOT Reminds Motorists to Work with Us – Move Over, Slow Down in Work Zones
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is joining states across the nation to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 17-21) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. “Last fall I […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – E-911 Board of Jefferson County Meeting, April 20, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular scheduled meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on Thursday April 20, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Center 911 Conference Room 581 W. Old AJ Hwy New Market TN. Justin Crowther Director
Jefferson County Republican Town Hall, May 23, 2023
Jefferson County Republican Town Hall, Tuesday May 23, 2023 at 630PM, Location Colley Hill Farm, 740 Sam Martin Road, Dandridge. Food will be catered by Grillbilly Smoke. Speakers include State Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) and Blount County School Board Member Erika Moore. After the scheduled speakers, we will have an open mic for republicans […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County Republican Party Makes Resolution Against “Red Flag” Gun Laws
With storm clouds brewing in Nashville for additional gun control laws, the Jefferson County Republican Party Executive Committee made a resolution strongly urging the Tennessee legislature to reject so-called “red flag” gun laws that would deprive a law-abiding citizen of their God-given right of self-defense and gun ownership. The resolution begins with the text of […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Joint Economic and Community Development Board Meeting Dates For 2023, May 19, August 25, October 27, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN to all Jefferson County Residents and all others who may be interested that the following meeting dates have been set for the 2023 year. Jefferson County Joint Economic and Community Development Board May 19, 2023 August 25, 2023 October 27, 2023 All meetings will be held at 8:00 a.m. […]
