Tennessee ACT Participation at All Time High
Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced today that a total of 63,829 students from Tennessee’s 2019 graduating class took the ACT, earning an average composite score of 20. This represents a 98 percent participation rate, which is an all-time high in the state. Of those students, 41.7 percent earned a score of 21 or higher, making […]
Department of Safety and Homeland Security To Implement Driver Services Enhancements
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security will implement the following enhancements in the highest volume centers in an effort to better serve the citizens of Tennessee: Hire additional Driver License Examiners, Road Skill Testers and Greeters, whose primary objective is to vet each person that comes to the center ensuring they have the required […]
Reading The Fine Print
Sometimes politicians can make much ado about nothing. And then, there are those times when questions should be asked and answered but none are forthcoming. We are presently sitting on both ends of the spectrum. Recently, Jefferson County declared themselves to be a county that upholds the Second Amendment of the United States of America. […]
TRAFFIC ALERT – Between White Pine and Dandridge
Motorists traveling on State Route 113 between White Pine and Dandridge should be aware of upcoming roadwork that will have an effect on their travel patterns. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, November 4, State Route 113 will be closed near Leadvale Road for a small structure replacement. This road closure will be in place […]
Dandridge VFW Meeting, December 5, 2019
“The Dandridge VFW Post 3380 will hold their next meeting on December 5th at 7pm at the Dandridge Old Town Hall (next to the Music on the Town stage). All veterans of foreign wars are invited and encouraged to attend, as we commit to revive our community support to Jefferson County.”
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of Commissioners November Meetings, 2019
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, along with other committees will meet in November as indicated below at the Historical Jefferson County Courthouse 202 W. Main Street, Dandridge, TN: Meetings to be […]
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Dairy producers can now enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened signup today for the program that helps producers manage economic risk brought on by milk price and feed cost disparities. “We know it’s tough out there for American farmers, including our dairy producers,” said […]
“A Christmas Carol” Tradition Returns to the Clarence Brown Theatre Mainstage
With stunning costumes, beautiful carols, and $10 tickets for children 5 to 12, the heartwarming “A Christmas Carol,” returns to the Clarence Brown mainstage November 27 through December 21. At each performance, patrons can enhance the experience by enjoying holiday treats at the concession stand and taking pictures with “Scrooge and Tiny Tim” in a […]
Maury Middle School Veterans Day Program – Veterans, Active Service, Community Invited
Maury Middle School cordially invites all area veterans, active service men and women, and the community to its annual Veterans Day program. This year the program will feature our keynote speaker, Dr. Rual Swanson, along with the Maury band and chorus. Patriot Pen essay winners will be awarded and recognized, and Quilts of Valor will […]
“TOYS for TOTS CAR SHOW 2019”
Presented by the East Tennessee Breakfast Club SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019 Rain Date Sunday, November 24, 2019 Quaker Steak & Lube from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Located at the corners of the Parkway & Collier Drive, Sevierville ALL MAKES & MODELS OF HOT RODS, MUSCLE CARS, PICKUPS, RAT RODS are welcome!!! ALL GIFTS MUST […]
INVITATION TO BID – For Sale by City of Baneberry – Cub Cadet Mower, Security Gate
The City of Baneberry is accepting sealed bid for the following items. 1. Cub Cadet Mower Model RZT50 Manufactured May 2006. 2. Security Gate with fifty electronic entry cards. Items are sold as is with no warranty implied. Successful bidder is responsible for removing the items within 30 days of bid awarding. There is a […]
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County Workhouse Access Panels
REQUEST FOR BID JEFFERSON COUNTY WORKHOUSE ACCESS PANELS McSpadden Inc., Construction Manager for Jefferson County, is accepting bids for the Access Panel Replacement for the Jefferson County Workhouse. Please contact McSpadden Inc. at (865) 397-3822 to obtain specific bid package information. Specifications are available upon request at McSpadden Inc, 613 East Meeting St, Dandridge, TN. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Highway Commission Meeting, November 12, 2019
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 November 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM, at its office in the courthouse in Dandridge. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions […]
Assistant District Attorney S. Joanne (Ogle) Sheldon Receives President’s Award at 2019 District Attorneys General Conference
District Attorney General James B. Dunn is proud to announce that Assistant District Attorney S. Joanne (Ogle) Sheldon received the President’s Award at the 2019 District Attorneys General Conference. The award was presented by Conference President, District Attorney General Dave S. Clark and is given in recognition of exceptional service to the Criminal Justice System […]
President Trump Speaks To Workers in America’s Booming Energy Sector at Shale Insight Conference
President Donald J. Trump traveled to Pittsburgh yesterday, where he spoke to workers in America’s booming energy sector at the Shale Insight Conference. The last time President Trump spoke at the conference was on the campaign trail in 2016. Back then, American energy was under relentless assault—not from some foreign enemy, but from our own Federal Government. […]