Roe Supports Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Combat Coronavirus
Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6074, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act: “As a physician, it is of the utmost importance to me that we keep Americans safe by ensuring our public health agencies and health facilities have the resources they need to […]
In Like A Lion
March 2020 has roared in like a lion, bringing turbulent weather to Tennessee in the late evening hours of March 2nd and early hours of March 3rd. While locally strong storms made a showing around 4 am eastern time the impact was minimal compared to the devastation left in their wake in middle Tennessee. As […]
2020-21 Fishing Regulations in Effect as of March 1 – New Guide Available
Tennessee’s 2020-21 fishing regulations are effective March 1 and anglers are encouraged to obtain the new Tennessee Fishing Guide now available at locations throughout the state, on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website (www.tnwildlife.org) and on the TWRA “On the Go App.” Hard copies of the guide are available wherever hunting and fishing licenses are […]
Tennessee and Four Other States Move to Halt Attempt to Illegally Rewrite the U.S. Constitution
Tennessee has joined Alabama, Louisiana, Nebraska, and South Dakota in a motion to intervene in litigation over whether the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) can be placed into the Constitution more than forty years after the 1979 deadline for ratifying the proposed amendment expired. Three States — Illinois, Nevada, and Virginia — recently sued the Archivist […]
INVITATION TO BID – Facilities ADA Compliance Issues For White Pine EMS Station 3
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department / Director Facilities & Safety will be accepting sealed bids from qualified vendors for Facilities ADA Compliance issues for the following building: WHITE PINE EMS STATION #3 The awarded bidder must be in good standing with Jefferson County, Tn. The awarded bidder must have full knowledge […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of Commissioners March Meetings, 2020
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 Board of Commissioners will meet in March as indicated below at the Historical Jefferson County Courthouse 202 W. Main Street, Dandridge, TN: Meetings to be held in the Main […]
Tennessee’s Broadband Initiatives Featured in New Pew Broadband Report
Tennessee’s broadband initiatives are highlighted in a new report released today by the Pew Charitable Trusts. The report, ‘How States are Expanding Broadband Access,’ features best practices from nine states that are developing leading broadband programs to address critical connectivity gaps in their communities. Tennessee’s best practices include the Department of Economic and Community Development’s […]
Gov. Bill Lee Introduces Constitutional Carry Legislation
February 27, 2020, Gov. Bill Lee announced that he is proposing legislation toadvance the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Tennesseans by implementing a Constitutional Carry law. “The Second Amendment is clear and concise and secures the freedoms of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “I am pleased to announce […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word for this week is shortsighted. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that a nest of nasty with the locked down hive has some wagging their antennas at the drones that didn’t lower the sting. The low humm is that there are whispers of a plan but it may bee a sticky […]
A Little Common Sense Goes A Long Way
It is almost that time of year when thoughts turn to spring cleaning. Out with the old and in with the new. Same goes with local and state junk. The stuff that clouds the mind and provides obstacles to we the people getting where we want to go is on the table for a good […]
Jefferson County Tennessee Highway Commission Meeting, March 10, 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 March 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM, at its office in the courthouse in Dandridge. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions […]
MyTN State Services Made Mobile
A new mobile app is making it easier for Tennesseans to access state government services. “MyTN” is now available for download from the Apple and Android store. Visit MyTN.gov to easily download to your device by clicking the Apple or Android store icons. “State government services are utilized by every citizen, and we want to provide access […]
Nashville Weekly Wrap
Governor’s Initiatives Begin Journey Through House This week in Nashville, almost three dozen administration bills began making their way through the House chamber. These initiatives build upon Tennessee’s recent momentum and are key components of Gov. Bill Lee’s agenda for the 2020 legislative year. Some of them include: House Bill 2223: Clarifies the Department of […]
Legislation Lowering Tennessee’s Business Income Tax Gains Support In House
A measure designed to lower Tennessee’s business income tax (excise tax) is gaining support in the House. House Bill 2301 is a fiscally responsible approach to attract new business to our state and to encourage small business owners to reinvest into their communities by beginning the process of lowering the excise tax from 6.5 percent […]
ROCKIN’ THE CREEK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — MIGHTY BLUE, May 9, 2020
Saturday, May 9, 2020 8:00 PM 10:00 PM Mossy Creek Station711 East Main StreetJefferson City, TN
Mossy Creek Foundation Arts Festival, May 9, 2020
Head down to the Historic Mossy Creek District for a day of fun with your neighbors! Live music, artist demonstrations, food, and art exhibits. Mossy Creek Foundation Arts Festival