PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson City Beer Board, City Council Work Session, Public Hearing, July 21, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson City Beer Board will meet on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, following the regular Council Work Session at 5:00 p.m., at City Hall, 112 City Center Drive, to consider the following: Public Hearing and Reconsideration for an application for Certificate of Compliance for an Off-Premises retail package store for The Barrell House […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – E-911 Board of Jefferson County Meeting, July 16, 2026
NOTICE OF MEETING The regularly scheduled meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on July 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Center, 911 Conference Room, 581 W. Old AJ Hwy, New Market, TN 37820. Justin Crowther Directo
Inside Jefferson County Schools’ Big Leap: Academic Gains, New Construction & Clearing Up the Myths
Jefferson County, Tennessee Schools just hit a major milestone — ranking in the top 3 academically across our district, competing with large metro systems like Oak Ridge and Knoxville. In this in‑depth interview, Director of Schools Dr. Tommy Arnold and School Board Member Doug Ibbetson sit down to discuss what this achievement means for […]
July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstate and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 2, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts most travelers will drive to […]
Heat Safety Encouraged as Extreme Temperatures Impact Tennessee
Extreme heat is predicted for many parts of Tennessee over the next several days and the Tennessee Department of Health is urging everyone to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses. “Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for older adults and young children,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner John Dunn. “Spending too much time outdoors in high […]
Retiring Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts Honors Legacy of County Leadership With Wall Dedication
Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts, who will conclude his tenure later this year and is not seeking reelection, presided over a heartfelt and historic ceremony in the Mayor’s Office this week—formally dedicating a newly dedicated wall honoring past County Executives and County Mayors. The display features framed photographs of those who have held the county’s […]
House Majority Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison secures $1.5M for Pigeon River recovery
House Majority Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, has secured $1.5 million in state funding to assist with Pigeon River recovery efforts. The funds will be administered to the Pigeon River Outfitters Association to help match a federal grant to restore the river following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in 2024. This investment is expected to leverage […]
Liberty Luncheon – a Celebration of DAR Daughters
The inaugural Liberty Luncheon, hosted by the Greater Smoky Mountain Council of Regents on May 23, was a delightful gathering for members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Formed in 2019, the Greater Smoky Mountain Council comprises members from four chapters: Spencer Clack, William Cocke, […]