Knoxville women secure repeat victories at Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon races
More than 6,500 participants crossed the finish line of the 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon at World’s Fair Park during the April 5-6 race weekend, including two local women who repeated their titles. Gina Rouse of Knoxville, a mother of three and Boston Marathon qualifier, took first place among women, marking her fifth time winning […]
What is Liberation Day and how does it affect me?
President Donald J. Trump has declared a national emergency to tackle unfair trade practices and restore economic sovereignty. Through reciprocal tariffs, he aims to protect U.S. industries, re-shore manufacturing, and strengthen national security. These measures address trade imbalances, reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, and promote “Made in America” to drive economic growth and safeguard […]
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Launches Operation Hands Free
On Tuesday, April 1, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), divisions of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, partnered with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), local law enforcement, and other traffic safety partners for “Operation Hands Free” to crack down on violators of Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law during National […]
TABC and TDMHSAS Spotlight Underage Drinking During Prom and Graduation Season
With prom and graduation season approaching, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) are teaming up to remind teens, parents, and retailers what responsible celebration looks like. Serving alcohol to minors and underage consumption are both Class A Misdemeanors in Tennessee with potential jail time […]
INVITATION TO BID – Request for Proposals, Jefferson County Schools Roof Improvements
Request for Proposals: The Jefferson County Board of Education and Purchasing Department will be accepting Request for Proposals (RFP) for “Jefferson County Schools Roof Improvements”. This includes the following schools: Jefferson Middle School, Rush Strong Elementary School, Mount Horeb Elementary School, and Maury Middle School. A Mandatory Pre-Bid walk-through will be held on April 2, […]
INVITATION TO BID – Request for Proposal (RFP), Job Classification Compensation Study & Analysis for Jefferson County Government
Request for Proposal (RFP) Job Classification Compensation Study and Analysis The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for a Job Classification Compensation Study & Analysis for Jefferson County Government. This should include a comprehensive market study & analysis, job descriptions, steps and grades, compensation study, etc. for all Jefferson County departments. For […]
TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT REJECTS RETALIATORY DISCHARGE BASED ON EXERCISE OF RIGHT TO PETITION
In a case filed in Hamilton County, the Tennessee Supreme Court today held that Tennessee law does not prohibit a private employer from firing an employee for exercising the right to petition the government granted under the Tennessee Constitution. The case began in 2021, during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Plaintiff Heather Smith was employed by […]
VITAL POLICY – Focus on Jefferson County CTE Education, Health Science
Health Care is the second fastest growing industry in the United States according to Entrepreneur, a publication that tracks industrial trends and promotes business start-ups. In fact, 23% of the upper East Tennessee regional workforce is related to or dependent on health care businesses. This consists of direct healthcare and all the supporting industries related […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Public Notice of Vacancy of Office 7th District County Commissioner
Public Notice of Vacancy of Office 7th District County Commissioner The Jefferson County Commission will fill a vacancy in the Office of County Commissioner for the 7th District of Jefferson County, Tennessee at their regular scheduled meeting on April 21, 2025 to begin at 6:30P.M. Anyone interested in filling this vacancy must: Be at least […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Notice of Meetings for Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners
Notice of Meetings Board of School Commissioners Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Building & Maintenance Committee Meeting @ 6:00 PM Patriot Academy Media Center Thursday, April 3, 2025 – Business Meeting @ 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse Thursday, April 10, 2025 -Special Called Meeting to consider Budget @ 6:30PM Historic Courthouse Monday, April 28, 2025 – […]
INVITATION TO BID – Request for Proposal (RFP), Job Classification Compensation Study & Analysis for Jefferson County Government
Request for Proposal (RFP) Job Classification Compensation Study and Analysis The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for a Job Classification Compensation Study & Analysis for Jefferson County Government. This should include a comprehensive market study & analysis, job descriptions, steps and grades, compensation study, etc. for all Jefferson County departments. For […]
INVITATION TO BID – Request for Proposals, Jefferson County Schools Roof Improvements
Request for Proposals: The Jefferson County Board of Education and Purchasing Department will be accepting Request for Proposals (RFP) for “Jefferson County Schools Roof Improvements”. This includes the following schools: Jefferson Middle School, Rush Strong Elementary School, Mount Horeb Elementary School, and Maury Middle School. A Mandatory Pre-Bid walk-through will be held on April 2, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Audit Committee Meeting, April 2, 2025
Jefferson County Audit Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 2nd at 8:30AM Jefferson County Mayor’s Office Conference Room – 214 W. Main St, Dandridge To review FY24 Annual Audit Reports
Welcome Home! NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Back on Earth After Science Mission
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 completed the agency’s ninth commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday, splashing down safely in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, in the Gulf of America. NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, returned to Earth at 5:57 p.m. EDT. Teams aboard SpaceX […]