Tennessee Department of Health Confirms Two Additional Measles Cases
The Tennessee Department of Health is confirming today two additional confirmed cases of measles in middle Tennessee. Both persons are currently recovering at home. This brings Tennessee’s total to six confirmed cases of measles during 2025. Both confirmed cases were cooperating with public health officials by quarantining at home because of known exposure to previously confirmed cases […]
TN Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Victory Against Google for Monopolizing Digital Advertising Markets
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced a significant victory in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia after Judge Leonie Brinkema found that Google violated the law by maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology industry—stifling competition and harming website publishers, advertisers, and consumers. “When Google reinforces interlocking products to exclude competition […]
Spring Choir Concert Presented By Jefferson County High School Choral Department, April 29, 2025
Join the Jefferson County High School Choral Department as they present their spring choir concert! The performance will take place on April 29th at 7PM in the Jefferson County High School James D. Swann Performing Arts Center. Under the direction of Ms. Lindsey Lively, and accompanied by Mr. Ron Murphy, the choirs will perform a […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency Meeting, May 15, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency will hold a meeting at 9:00AM on May 15th, 2025, in the courtroom of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse located at 202 W Main St. in downtown Dandridge. The purpose of this meeting is to gather input on the proposed Hazard Mitigation Plan for the incorporated and […]
Jefferson City Public Library May 2025 General Programming Schedule
JCPL will be closed May 26 for Labor Day! Storytime Tuesdays, 10:30 – Homeschool Academy, Join us each week for special guest speakers and programs to enrich your child’s learning experiences. Geared toward homeschoolers of all ages! Wednesdays, 10:30 am – Storytime, Go! Join us for stories, songs, and crafts designed to promote children’s early […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce BWXT Initiative in Tennessee, Bolstering Domestic Uranium Enrichment
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced April 15th, 2025 a grant for BWXT Enrichment Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc., to support establishing a facility for the manufacturing of centrifuge assemblies in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, near Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As part of […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting Dates For May & June, 2025
Notice of Meetings Board of School Commissioners Thursday, May 1, 2025 – Business Meeting @ 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Building & Maintenance Committee Meeting @ 6:00 PM Jefferson Elementary School Monday, June 2, 2025 – Work Session @ 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse Thursday, June 5, 2025 – Business Session @ […]
Using Fire as a Tool: TVA Executes Controlled Burn on Douglas Dam Reservation
A prescribed fire team from the Tennessee Valley Authority, along with representatives from the Tennessee Division of Forestry carried out a controlled burn Wednesday on TVA’s Douglas Dam Reservation. Close to 40 acres located between the dam and its elevated overlook area were burned with coordinated precision as part of an ongoing effort to enhance […]
VITAL POLICY – Tennessee Property Rights Protection Act Signed Into Law By Governor
The Tennessee Conservative [By David Seal] – Previously published in The Tennessee Conservative Tennessee property owners are safer from the wrath of eminent domain proceedings now that House Bill 444 and its companion Senate Bill 480 have been signed into law. The act limits the power of eminent domain in redevelopment areas and has been assigned Public Chapter number 114 by […]
President Trump Unleashes Permitting Technology for the 21st Century
On April 15, 2025, President Trump took action to ensure the United States is leveraging modern technology to effectively and efficiently conduct environmental reviews and evaluate permits. Permitting reform is a top priority for the Trump Administration and this action will accelerate the process, improve the transparency and predictability of project timelines, and eliminate unnecessary delays […]
Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday Travel
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 21, at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists […]
Tennessee Air National Guardsmen recognized by Tennessee Senate
Eleven members of the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 134th Air Refueling Wing, headquartered in Knoxville, were recognized by the Tennessee Senate with a Joint Resolution, April 14, for heroism resulting in the awarding of Distinguished Flying Crosses while deployed for Operation True Promise. The ceremony, which was held in the Senate chambers, commended the Airmen’s […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Commission, Public Service Committee, Conservation Board and Budget Committee Meeting Dates
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN to all Jefferson County residents, County Commissioners, and all other persons who might be interested, that the following meetings have been set: County Commission- Monday, April 21st, 6:30PM Public Service Committee- Tuesday, April 22nd, 12:00PM Conservation Board Meeting – Monday, April 28th, 9:00 AM (Meeting to be held in […]
TWRA ASSESSING POTENTIAL WILDLIFE IMPACTS FROM CHANGES TO CHEROKEE DAM AERATION SYSTEM
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has announced plans to replace the current aeration system at Cherokee Dam with new turbine technology by 2026. These upgrades, designed to improve water quality downstream, may have unintended consequences for aquatic wildlife in Cherokee Reservoir — particularly Striped Bass. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is currently evaluating these […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Joint Committee Meeting of Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners and Jefferson County Commission, April 17, 2025
Joint Committee Meeting – School & County Commissioners Thursday, April 17th @ Patriot Academy Media Center @ 6:30PM This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 442 of the public acts of Tennessee for 1974. Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director Jefferson County Schools