Smoky Mountains National Park Re-Opens
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is increasing recreational access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using […]
INVITATION TO BID – STONE for Jefferson County Sanitation Department
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for STONE for Jefferson County Sanitation Department. Approximately 7500 tons of ¾” (#57) clean limestone. Stone delivery volumes must be at a level as to the complete delivery in a two week time frame. Approximately 400 tons of 1 ½ “ to […]
INVITATION TO BID – HDPE PIPE AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS for Jefferson County Sanitation Department.
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for HDPE PIPE AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS for Jefferson County Sanitation Department. Approximately 750 Lf of 8” smooth interior, corrugated, HDPE pipe with associated fittings (350 Lf perforated and 400 Lf solid). Approximately 300 Lf of 6” smooth interior, corrugated, perforated HDPE pipe […]
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Operating Hours
The time has come where our state and national governments are discussing reopening our economy. On Friday, May 1, 2020, Governor Bill Lee’s “Stay at Home” directive ended. There are some procedures and guidelines in place on how businesses should reopen, and we wanted to inform you of our plan moving forward at this time. […]
Ijams Reopens on Limited Basis May 9, 2020
Ijams will open the Visitor Center restrooms and offer limited-contact gift shop and concessions purchases, including disposable surgical masks, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10. The Visitor Center restrooms will be open daily; the gift shop will close on Monday and Tuesday, May 11-12, and then will be open daily. Mead’s Quarry […]
Jefferson County Library Board Meeting, Thursday, May 14, 2020
Jefferson County Library Board Meeting, Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 6:00 pm at Parrott-Wood Memorial Libraryand Electronic via Zoom Meeting *Space is limited! *If anyone would like to join the Zoom Meeting, please call 865-933-1311 on May 14, 2020 between 2:00-5:00 pm to get the Zoom link.
China’s Coronavirus Cover-Up
Since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Wuhan, the Chinese government engaged in a misinformation campaign and tried to suppress the truth about the coronavirus. As we fight this invisible enemy, we must hold the Chinese government accountable for its lies, deceit and inaction, which allowed the virus to spread rapidly and delayed the […]
ETSU names Jason Shay men’s basketball head coach
East Tennessee State University Athletic Director Scott Carter announced on Wednesday night that Jason Shay has accepted the position to become the new head coach of the ETSU men’s basketball program. Shay, the 17th head coach in program history, spent the last five seasons as the Buccaneers’ assistant coach where ETSU compiled an overall record of 130-43. The 130 wins […]
Tennova Healthcare Urges Patients to Not Delay Emergency Care
Tennova Healthcare is urging our local community to seek emergency care when needed—without delay. If you experience a medical emergency, such as stroke symptoms or chest pain that may be a heart attack, a timely response will support the best possible outcome. Even with a limited number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in our community, Tennova hospitals have implemented […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Commission Special Called Meeting, Monday, May 18, 2020, Electronic Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, TN, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Commission will meet Electronically Monday, May 18, 2020 at 5:15 P.M. in a Special Called Meeting for consideration of County and School Budget Amendments and […]
INVITATION TO BID – HDPE PIPE AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS for Jefferson County Sanitation Department
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for HDPE PIPE AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS for Jefferson County Sanitation Department. Approximately 750 Lf of 8” smooth interior, corrugated, HDPE pipe with associated fittings (350 Lf perforated and 400 Lf solid). Approximately 300 Lf of 6” smooth interior, corrugated, perforated HDPE pipe […]
INVITATION TO BID – STONE for Jefferson County Sanitation Department
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for STONE for Jefferson County Sanitation Department. Approximately 7500 tons of ¾” (#57) clean limestone. Stone delivery volumes must be at a level as to the complete delivery in a two week time frame. Approximately 400 tons of 1 ½ “ to […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 199-foot Monopole Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 0 Tolliver Road, New Market, Jefferson County, TN 37820
PUBLIC NOTICE – Legal Public Notification “Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 199-foot Monopole Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 0 Tolliver Road, New Market, Jefferson County, TN 37820, Lat: 36-08-46.49, Long: -83-34-07.38. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic […]
Jefferson County Offices To Re-Open May 4, 2020
Jefferson County Mayor, Mark Potts – Jefferson County Offices will open to the public on May 04 with limited access to offices. The courthouse may be accessed through the ADA entrance. Customers will see the courthouse security officer who will contact the appropriate office. County offices will limit the number of customers allowed in their […]
Covid-19 vs. Liberty, (2020) – Constitutional Questions for Public Review
Covid-19 vs. Liberty, (2020) Constitutional Questions for Public Review A Guest Editorial By David Seal We all have a civic duty to defeat the Coronavirus, a threat to public health and economic security. Adjusting our behavior in accordance with the advice of health care professionals, wearing PPE, working from home if possible, exercising good hygiene […]