AG Slatery Urges Congress to Expand Funding for Crime Victims
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III joins a coalition of state and territorial attorneys general representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories urging Congress to adopt key changes to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) that provide critical financial support to victims of violent crimes and their families. In a […]
Tennessee Promise Program Gives More Tennesseans College Opportunities
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has completed an extensive evaluation of the Tennessee Promise Scholarship Program, which was created by the General Assembly in 2014 to give more high school graduates an opportunity to earn an associate degree or technical diploma. Research by the Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) shows that a larger […]
Carol Parsons Johnson
Carol Parsons Johnson, age 76 of New Market, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She had worked in childcare for over 20 years. Working at Evelyn’s Learn and Play Daycare for 5 years and Tenderheart Daycare in Jefferson City for 8 years.Carol is preceded in death by her parents; Amy and Emma Lou Martin […]
Lester “Tink” Eugene Byrd
LESTER EUGENE “TINK” BYRD, born August 21, 1949 departed his earthly home for his heavenly home on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. He was a beloved husband, son, father, step-father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Tink was a special person who made everyone feel […]
John Thomas
JOHN (J.T.) FRANKLIN THOMAS, age 44, of Jefferson City, TN won his battle with cancer on September 4, 2020. John was a loving husband, father, son, coach, farmer, spiritual leader, and friend to all; a dedicated employee and worker at ATT for 22 years; and attended the Avenue Church. John loved life and people, and […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Budget Committee and Jefferson County Commission Special Called Meeting, September 14, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested that the Jefferson County Budget Committee will be meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting for the following items: Election of Officers, Budget Amendments (County […]
Huesta White
HUESTA WHITE, age 86, of Jefferson City, TN, passed away September 3, 2020. She was a life long member of Martha Davis Baptist Church, and the Martha Davis Senior Choir. She was also a member of the Willing Workers Club, and was an employee of Magnavox for many years. Preceded in death by her husband, […]
Vols Open Week Three of Preseason Practice
Tennessee football returned to the practice field Tuesday afternoon to open its third week of the preseason as head coach Jeremy Pruitt met with members of the media. Pruitt discussed the freshmen talent developing at running back behind the one-two punch of Ty Chandler and Eric Gray. “Tee Hodge and Jabari Small have been really steady for freshmen,” Pruitt said. “They have a […]
Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Help Run Elections in Their Community as Poll Officials
Today on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to serve as poll officials for the Nov. 3 State and Federal General Election. “Thousands of Tennesseans, especially students and young adults, stepped up to serve as poll officials for the August election,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “With tremendous […]
Carson-Newman Professor To Cycle 100 Miles For Local Ministry
Dr. Joshua Zink, an assistant professor of music at Carson-Newman University, will cycle some 100 miles on Oct. 3 to raise donations for C-N’s Appalachian Outreach ministry. All of the funds raised will go to support AO’s efforts of helping those in need. Everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, it has been a […]
INVITATION TO BID – Front Load Dumpsters and 30 Cubic Yard Roll-Off Containers
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the Front Load Dumpsters and 30 Cubic Yard Roll-Off Containers. For specifications contact David Gaut at DGaut@JeffersonCountyTn.gov. Sealed bids should either mailed to the Jefferson County Finance Department to the attention of Finance Director Langdon Potts, at P.O. Box 1749, Dandridge, […]
Patriots Fall To Sevier County 26-35
The Jefferson County Patriots first game of the season went much like this year, full of interruption, resistance and resiliency. After the long wait through contactless practice and on the field social distancing, the Patriots were fired up and ready to play their first game. They were met on the grid iron with an equally […]
Distance Learning Day Scheduled For Jefferson County Schools on August 28, 2020
In a statement released by Dr. Shane Johnston, Director of Schools “We have now completed two full weeks of school and I want to thank everyone for all the different ways that groups have been supportive as we reopen school buildings. Families need to be aware that we are going to be implementing Distance Learning […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting, September 3, 2020
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners will meet: September 3, 2020 5:30pm Work Session 6:30pm Business Session Location: Historic Courthouse Social distancing will be practiced Dr. Shane Johnston, DirectorJefferson County Schools