INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County Schools Gymnasium Bleachers for Maury Middles School (MMS) and Jefferson County High School (JCHS)”
Invitation to Bid: Jefferson County Schools Gymnasium Bleachers Jefferson County Purchasing Dept. will be accepting sealed bids for the “Jefferson County Schools Gymnasium Bleachers for Maury Middles School (MMS) and Jefferson County High School (JCHS)”. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20, at 10:00am ET beginning at Maury Middle School 965 Maury […]
CDC Investigation Notice – Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Oysters
CDC Investigation notice Investigation status: Open Recall issued: No People in this outbreak are reporting eating raw oysters. CDC and FDA are working to determine if a common source of oysters can be identified. Raw oysters can be contaminated with germs at any time of year. Fast Facts Cases: 64 Hospitalizations: 20 Deaths: 0 States: 22 What […]
Tennessee Files Lawsuit Against Roblox Over Child Safety Misrepresentations
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti sued online gaming giant Roblox, alleging the company lures children into an environment it knows is dangerous but promises is safe, in violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). According to the lawsuit, for years, Roblox has deceived Tennesseans about the serious safety risks its platform poses for kids, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners and Committees January 2026 Meeting Dates
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 Joint Committee-School & County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, January 13, 2026 @6:30 PM Patriot Academy Building & Maintenance Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026 @6:30 PM Talbott […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Public Meeting Notice #1 – The Town of Dandridge will hold a Public Meeting on January 14th, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE #1 The Town of Dandridge will hold a Public Meeting on January 14th, 2026, at 12:00 Noon at the Dandridge Water Management Facility, 1114 Wastewater Road, Dandridge. The purpose of this meeting is to present information to the public on the FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant Program. Concerned citizens are encouraged […]
TDOT Halts Highway Construction for the Holiday Travel Period
Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 11:59 p.m. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Position Opening for (VSO) Jefferson County Veteran Service Officer, Assistant, Full Time
Jefferson County, TN VSO Assistant – Full Time Full-time position with benefits. Provides support to the Jefferson County Veteran Service Officer and represents county veterans within U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs systems. Requirements: Honorably discharged veteran (disabled veteran preferred) Knowledge of VA systems and benefits Strong computer and communication skills Eligibility for VA accreditation General […]
Michael Phagan, CPA to run for Trustee
Michael Phagan, CPA, CMFO, Baneberry City Manager, announced he will be seeking the office of Jefferson County Trustee in the May Republican primary. Michael has a history of service to citizens in Jefferson County. He was previously a County Commissioner for the 3rd District. In that capacity, he served as the Chair of the Commission’s […]
Dandridge Christmas Parade, 1pm, Saturday, December 20, 2025
Join us in Historic Downtown Dandridge for one of our most beloved holiday traditions — the Annual Christmas Parade, stepping off at 1:00 PM. Bring your family, gather your friends, and make a full day of it. Come early to stroll through our festive downtown, explore our locally owned shops, and enjoy a delicious meal […]