PUBLIC NOTICE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, Design Build Services for the Renovation of Athletic Facilities at Jefferson County High School
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Jefferson County Board of Education will be accepting sealed bids for “Design/Build Services for the Renovation of Athletic Facilities at Jefferson County High School”. To Pre-Qualify to bid email a Contractor’s Qualification Statement (A305 or equivalent) to Langdon Potts, Finance Director @ LPotts@JeffersonCountyTN.gov or fax to (865) 397-4537. Copies of the […]
INVITATION TO BID – New Cafeteria Tables
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for an (11) eleven New Cafeteria Tables. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Specifications as follows: 12 ft. long Bench seating Perfect Edge Gray Laminate table top and bench Uniframe Pneumatic lift assist Torsional energy system Ships […]
INVITATION TO BID – Automated Chest Compression Devices
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for up to (10) ten Automated Chest Compression Devices. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Specifications as follows: Must be FDA approved medical device Must be operational by battery and AC power Must meet AHA guidelines for […]
Holiday Decorations Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Twinkly lights, candles, holiday trees and plants, ornaments and other decorations are an important part of holiday celebrations. Besides being festive and fun, the decorations your family brings out every year can help children feel connected to family traditions. To help make sure your decorations are safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics offers some tips: […]
Civil Asset Forfeiture Has Courts Weighing Eighth Amendment
Most Americans find it difficult to believe that private property can be seized by law enforcement officials with little process of law and no criminal conviction. Increasingly, business owners, individual citizens, and corporations are learning about civil asset forfeiture, a process in which a relatively low standard of proof is required for a property seizure. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Work Session, December 13, 2018
NOTICE OF MEETING The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners will have a Work Session on December 13, 2018 at Patriot Academy beginning at 6:00 PM. The December Business Session will immediately follow the Work Session. Dr. Shane Johnston, Director Jefferson County Schools 11/30/2018 – 12/13/2018
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Highway Commission Meeting, December 11, 2018
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, December 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM, at its office in the courthouse in Dandridge. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions […]
SEMI-TRAILER Mechanic Needed For 2nd Shift
SEMI-TRAILER mechanic needed for 2nd shift. Prefer 2 years or more experience but open to training. Call service manager at: 865-523-1115
JCHS To See Upgrades To Athletic Facilities: DOE, School Board & County Commission Strive For Gender Equity In Sports Programs
Jefferson County High School will soon see upgrades to their athletic facilities thanks to recent action taken by the School Board and the approval of funding from the Jefferson County Commission. For several months, the Jefferson County Department of Education and the Jefferson County School Board have searched for a means to provide equity in […]
Kudos! To School Board & County Commission
The turkey leftovers are gone and Christmas lights have begun to make their appearance. Things are moving on and so goes the world, so also goes the local government. In an comprehensive move to address equity issues in the athletic programs at Jefferson County High School, the School Board recently allocated $2.4 million dollars for […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is absent. The head governmental hive met this week and Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the swarm is noticeable short in numbers. The low humm is that some of the vacant drones are newbies and it has antennas wagging as to the whys. The low, low humm […]
Amazon To Dominate Cyber Monday – Support the Smokies while you shop with Amazon Smile
Amazon is predicted to dominate Cyber Monday sales today. As a corporate partner of Great Smoky Mountains Association, Amazon will donate a portion of your online purchases to GSMA when you start shopping on Amazon.com using this LINK.
TDOE Releases Report on School Safety and Security
Education Commissioner Candice McQueen today released a new report to provide insight on the landscape of school safety in Tennessee. For the first time, the department is releasing information on trends found in the strengths and challenges in school security seen across districts. This new report allows the state to increase awareness, prompt further conversations, and spur […]