Gov. Lee Delivers Second Inaugural Speech – ‘Tennessee: Leading the Nation’
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee addressed Tennesseans during his second inauguration at 11 a.m. CT on Legislative Plaza. His remarks as prepared for delivery are below: Thank you to every person here – for being here today to celebrate our great state and her rich history. Lt. Governor McNally, Speaker Sexton, members of the General […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County Schools’ Mental Health Provider Advertising “Affirming Therapy for All LGBTQ+ Clients”
A local grassroots organization was surprised to learn that Jefferson County, Tennessee Schools made a contract with a Nashville-based mental health provider to place at least ten clinical practitioners in Jefferson County Schools, serving kindergarten to 12th grade. Jefferson County Director of Schools signed a $100,000.00 agreement with Allied Behavioral Health Solutions (Allied) on September […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting, February 2, 2023
NOTICE OF MEETING Board of School Commissioners Thursday, February 2, 2023 Historic Courthouse Work Session 5:30pm with the Business Session to follow. Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director Jefferson County Schools
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Policy Committee Meeting, February 2, 2023
NOTICE OF MEETING Board of School Commissioners -Policy Committee Thursday, February 2, 2023 4:30 pm Historic Courthouse Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director Jefferson County Schools
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Files Amicus Brief in Opposition to VA’s New Abortion Rule
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today he joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the Western District of Texas in the case of Carter v. McDonough. In September 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reversed long-standing agency practice and adopted an interim final rule that purports to authorize […]
TDMHSAS Celebrates Successful Launch of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is releasing new data showing the response to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the state. The three-digit number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched in mid-July 2022 after two years of planning, preparation, and expansion. In Tennessee, that included distributing about […]
Farmers Can Buy More Tax Free in 2023
The Tennessee Department of Revenue and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture remind farmers, timber harvesters, and nursery operators that they can buy more items tax-free in 2023. Under a new state law taking effect January 1, 2023, qualified farmers and nursery operators may purchase building material, fencing material, warranties, and most other items of tangible […]
Tennessee Ends 2022 with Continued Low Unemployment
Tennessee ended 2022 with continued low unemployment across the state. The seasonally adjusted rate for December came in at 3.5%, which was unchanged from November. For the entirety of 2022, the statewide unemployment rate reached a low of 3.2% and never went above 3.5%. In a year-to-year comparison, the statewide unemployment rate is down 0.1 […]
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library receives 525 new books from Kids Need to Read’s “Grow Your Library” Program
Kids Need to Read (KNTR) will be arriving at the Parrott-Woods Memorial Library with Grow Your Library, an inspiring library donation program led by KNTR Board Members Gary and Tina Mlodzik. Inspired by the Mlodzik’s shared love of reading, family, and public libraries, this program delivers free books and story time to local libraries and […]
Kindergarten Registration Spring 2023
Spring 2023 Kindergarten Registration for fall of 2023 Contact: Kristi Waltke, Elementary Supervisor Jefferson County Schools Phone: 397-3194 FAX: 397-8303 Jefferson County Schools will have a Kindergarten Round-Up for registration of all children who will be eligible for kindergarten in the fall of 2023. Kindergarten Round-Up will be held at each elementary school on Friday, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – INVITATION TO BID – New Perimeter Fencing At Jefferson Academy
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for new perimeter fencing at Jefferson Academy. Sealed proposals should either be mailed to the Jefferson County Finance Department to the attention of Finance Director, Jessica Elder, at PO Box 1749, Dandridge, TN, 37725, or dropped off at 1244 Gay St., Dandridge, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Republican Party Procedure to Run for Party Chairman
Per the Tennessee Republican Party Bi-Laws, the procedures for electing the county party chair have been updated. Any person seeking the office of Jefferson County Republican Party Chair is required to submit their name for consideration to the Credentials Committee Chair Kristi Coffey at the following email: coffey_kristi@yahoo.com Per Tennessee Republican Bi-Laws, nominations for county […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Retreat Meeting, January 21, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE RETREAT Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners January 21, 2023 Patriot Academy 9:00AM – 5:00PM (Breakfast served @ 8:40AM) 1. School Board & County Commission Discussion · 9:00 – 10:00 Jefferson Elementary School 2. Energy RFQ Presentations: · 10:15 – Perfection Group · 11:00 – CMTA · Lunch served @ 12-12:45 · 1:00 […]
An ambassador for home: Carson-Newman freshman soccer player chosen to represent home country
Soccer was not always on Felicia Frick’s radar. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZsrKmq6xO1k&feature=youtu.be In fact, she’s only been playing since she was 15. Now 19, the freshman plays midfield for Carson-Newman University women’s soccer team. Though playing the sport may be fairly new, Frick’s love for competition is not. A native of Eschen, Lichtenstein, she grew […]
LOOKING TO BUY OLDER MOTORCYCLES AND DIRT BIKES, RUNNING OR NOT
LOOKING TO BUY Older motorcycles and dirt bikes, running or not. Call 330-328-9642
NASA says 2022 fifth warmest year on record, warming trend continues
Earth’s average surface temperature in 2022 tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA. Continuing the planet’s long-term warming trend, global temperatures in 2022 were 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit (0.89 degrees Celsius) above the average for NASA’s baseline period (1951-1980), scientists from NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) […]