Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center To Host “An Evening with Billy Dean”, December 11, 2020
The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center will host a special acoustic concert by GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Billy Dean on Friday, December 11, 2020 as part of its “Townsend Christmas in the Village” events. A VIP meet-and-greet reception with Billy is scheduled for 6:00 pm ET, and the performance will begin at 7:00 pm ET. The […]
Schools Update – Active Cases Back Down, Next Week All Students In-Person Learners
Shane Johnston, Director of Jefferson County, TN Schools – Regarding Covid-19 active cases and those in quarantine, the numbers when we returned earlier this week from Thanksgiving Break were significantly lower with active cases back down in the teens where we have basically been all year. The numbers have risen slightly over the week and […]
INVITATION TO BID – Installation Of HVAC BI-POLARIONIZATION (BPI) SYSTEM
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department / Director Facilities & Safety will be accepting sealed bids from qualified vendors for the installation of a HVAC BI-POLARIONIZATION (BPI) SYSTEM located in the following Jefferson County Government Facilities; JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE JEFFERSON COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION JEFFERSON […]
ESA School Voucher Case Appealed to Tennessee Supreme Court
Parents from Davidson and Shelby Counties have appealed the ESA Voucher decision to the Tennessee Supreme Court so their children can attend a school that meets their educational needs. Like other Tennessee parents seeking alternatives to public schools, their fate is now in the hands of Tennessee’s highest court. A Davidson County Chancellor ruled earlier […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Meeting, December 10, 2020
NOTICE OF MEETING The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners will meet: Thursday, December 10, 2020, 5:30pm Monthly Work Session, Business Session to follow. Jefferson Elementary School Social distancing will be practiced Dr. Shane Johnston, DirectorJefferson County Schools
First Lady Melania Trump Unveils the 2020 White House Christmas Décor
The First Family is celebrating their fourth Christmas in the White House. This year’s theme, “America the Beautiful,” is a tribute to the majesty of our great Nation. From coast to coast, our country is blessed with boundless natural wonders. The timeless treasures represented in this year’s holiday showcase remind us of the true American […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Highway Commission Meeting, December 8, 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given to all residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee and to all persons interested, that the regular meeting of the Jefferson County Highway Commission will be held on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM, at its office in the courthouse in Dandridge. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions […]
Live Interactive Data Shows Tennesseans the Impact of Agriculture and Forestry Where They Live
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces the launch of a new online, interactive source for agriculture and forestry information for every county in Tennessee. The live dashboards enable people to access real-time data for a range of information in one easy-to-access place. “Delivering useful, transparent data to the public, to agriculture industry leaders, and […]
AG Slatery Announces $113 Million Settlement with Apple over iPhone Throttling
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III, along with a coalition of over 30 attorneys general, announced a $113 million settlement with Apple, Inc. regarding Apple’s 2016 decision to throttle consumers’ iPhone speeds in order to address unexpected shutdowns in some devices. Based on the multistate investigation, the attorneys general allege that Apple discovered that battery […]
Comptroller Investigators Uncover more than $25 Million in Fraud, Waste, & Abuse
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Division of Investigations is marking a significant milestone. Since January 2016, the division has uncovered $25.8 million of fraud, waste, and abuse in Tennessee. The division has published 218 reports since January 2016. These reports have resulted in the indictments of 131 people on 819 separate counts. Comptroller investigators have investigated fraudulent […]
Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter, NSDAR Recognize Local Veterans
Korean War veteran James Ritter, Sr., and Vietnam Era veterans Walter Nicholson, Gerald Suttles, and Jimmie Harris were recognized for their military service by the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter, NSDAR. Although women were prevented from serving officially in the U.S. military for more than a century after the birth of the United States, American women […]
Tennessee House Republicans reelect Jeremy Faison as caucus chairman
Members of the Tennessee House Republican Caucus reelected Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, as caucus chairman during a leadership meeting held inside the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol on Nov.24. Faison was first elected to the leadership position in 2019. As Republican caucus chairman, Faison will preside over meetings and is the second ranking officer […]
Annual Village Nativity, December 4 -5, 2020
It is time once again for the story to be told. Bring your family and friends to see the much anticipated “Village Nativity.” Hills Union United Methodist Church will host members of fifteen different churches, representing multiple denominations, as we join in Christian love to present the true meaning of Christmas through an outdoor living […]
Letter To The Editor – Highway To Financial Hell?
Highway To Financial Hell? – Jefferson County EditionLetter To The Editor by David Seal Jefferson County is at a fork in the road, an intersection of sorts that will determine the financial health of the county for decades. At the controls is a county commission of 21 people, charged with the decision of which way […]
Seeking Nomination for Library Board
The Jefferson County Public Library System Board of Trustees is seeking nominations for an opening on the library board. Nominations may be submitted to the nominating committee chairperson, Joe Malgeri, at jmalgeri@gmail.com or (865) 296-5028