Election Day Is Tomorrow — Don’t Let Misinformation Steal Your Voice
As Jefferson County heads into Election Day tomorrow, it’s more important than ever for voters to stay alert, stay informed, and stay grounded in facts. Local elections shape our schools, our roads, our taxes, and our daily lives — and unfortunately, moments like this also attract a wave of misinformation from individuals and groups who […]
2026 SPRING SQUIRREL HUNTING SEASON TO OPEN MAY 9
Tennessee’s 2026 spring hunting season for gray, fox and red squirrels opens Saturday, May 9, and will continue through Sunday, June 14. The daily bag limit is 10, the same for the fall/winter squirrel season, which is held from late August until March 15. There are five species of tree squirrels found in Tennessee. Two […]
Carson-Newman commencement celebrates Class of 2026, Robert Reedy Bryan Society inductees
Carson-Newman University held its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 1. During the event the University inducted five new members into the Robert Reedy Bryan Society, as well as celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. A total of 218 undergraduate degrees were conferred, as the graduates were addressed by keynote speaker and retired […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – REVISED – Notice of Meetings: Work Session, Regular Voting Meetings, Budget Committee, Nominating Committee for the 2026-2027 Calendar Year
Notice of Meetings: Work Session, Regular Voting Meetings, Budget Committee, Nominating Committee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Commission, Budget Committee, and Nominating Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee ( the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse located at 202 Main Street in Dandridge, TN on […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Change Of The Schedule Of Budget Committee Of Jefferson County, Meeting, May 18, 2026
Notice of Meeting Schedule Change of the Budget Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Budget Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) has cancelled its scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The Committee’s regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, previously set for 5:00 p.m., has been […]
75th National Day of Prayer on May 7, 2026 at Historic Courthouse Steps in Downtown Dandridge
Join communities across the nation in observing the 75th National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with a public gathering on the front steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Downtown Dandridge. The event begins at noon and is open to all residents, churches, civic groups, and visitors who wish to participate. […]
Low Early Voting Numbers Persist In Jefferson County As Election Day Approaches
Low early voting numbers persist in Jefferson County, as Election Day approaches. Despite a full ballot and several highly contested local offices, voting totals are not keeping up the pace with the last highly contested election in 2018. Predictions for a large voter turnout have not come to fruition with only 3,023 votes being cast […]
Dandridge June Jubilee Music & Street Festival, June 20, 2026
Dandridge is gearing up for a summer tradition as the June Jubilee Music & Street Festival returns to Historic Downtown. Families, neighbors, and visitors are invited to enjoy a full day of live music, local vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, and small‑town charm along the waterfront. The festival celebrates community, creativity, and the vibrant spirit […]
Community Celebration Honoring John (Jack) and Beverly Kramer, May 23, 2026
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library (3133 W. Old A.J. Hwy, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871), invites the community to come to gather and help honor the extraordinary contributions of John (Jack) and Beverly Kramer. This celebration will be on Saturday, May 23th at 10:00 am. Their unwavering dedication and leadership played a pivotal role in the successful renovation […]
79 Tennessee Counties Report Unemployment Rates Below 5%
Seventy-nine of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in February even as most counties saw an increase in their rates over the previous month, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). In 87 counties, unemployment rates for February were up when compared with January rates. Rates […]