Budget Committee To Recommend No Tax Increase Budget
The Jefferson County Commission will receive a recommended fiscal year 2018/19 budget from the Jefferson County Budget Committee that will include no property tax increase. Despite a deep hole of around $830,000 that faced the committee at their last meeting, committee members approved using funds from the Hospital Reserve Fund to meet the financial needs […]
INVITATION TO BID – Equipment Bid For Student Nutrition
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting separate sealed bids for cleaning services for the following “Equipment Bid for Student Nutrition” If you have questions concerning the Request for this Bid please contact Jamie Johnson, Jefferson County Student Nutrition Director at (865)397-3945 or jjohnson@jcboe.net. Bid specifications are available on the Jefferson […]
INVITATION TO BID – Cleaning Services for Package A: Jefferson Academy and Package B: Jefferson County Auxiliary Buildings
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting separate sealed bids for cleaning services for the following: Bid Package A: Jefferson Academy Bid Package B: Jefferson County Schools Auxiliary Buildings All interested vendors, contact Michael Phagan at 865-397-3436 for bid specifications. There will be a mandatory pre-bid site visit on Friday, June […]
Happy Memorial Day From The Jefferson County Post
Today marks the unofficial kick off of the season that we have all been waiting for, Summer! Today is Monday May 28, 2018 which means that it is Memorial Day. While this weekend may be coming to an end, we can all rest assured that warmer temperatures and summer fun are on the way. However, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Sanitation Landfill Policy Change
PUBLIC NOTICE Jefferson County Sanitation Landfill Policy Change As of 5/22/18 Class IV disposal from a citizen’s personal residence is free up to 1000 lbs. per day. 1000 lbs. or over from a citizen’s personal residence is $28.00 per ton. All Class IV commercial loads are $28.00 per ton. 05/26/2018
TOMMY ELLIS PRICE
Tommy Ellis Price, age 83, of Talbott, TN passed away Saturday morning, May 12, 2018 at Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. An Army veteran who served during the Korean War and a long time member of the American Legion, he was a beloved husband and friend who will be greatly […]
DEE PRICE
Dee Price, age 80, of New Market, TN passed away Thursday morning, May 17, 2018 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport after an extended illness. Dee was a beloved husband, father, and friend who will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was a charming man, easygoing, and quick to laugh. A dedicated […]
Tennessee Attorney General Sues Purdue Pharma
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III, along with a bipartisan group of Attorneys General, sued Purdue Pharma today for its unlawful marketing and promotion of OxyContin and other drugs and its role in causing and prolonging the opioid epidemic in Tennessee. The State’s lawsuit, filed in Knox County Circuit Court, alleges Purdue violated the Tennessee […]
Department of Agriculture to Accept Additional Hemp Growing Applications
In effort to broaden the opportunity and impact of the industrial hemp program for farmers and industry, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is reopening the application period for industrial hemp grower and processor licenses through June 1, 2018. “This is a proactive effort to assist Tennessee farmers who are looking to diversify, and we […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word for this week is perplexed. The budgeting hive will convene this week and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that what is missing could bee the topic of the day. The low humm is that opening that can of worms could bee problematic for those that have already flown. The low, […]
A Wonderful Pounding
There are days and weeks that I believe that nothing can surprise me and then, wham, something comes up that leaves me shaking my head. With the first round of elections under our belt and the next round not coming for several months, I suppose that I thought things would slow down. You couldn’t have […]
Jefferson Park At Dandridge Blessed With Angels
Jefferson Park at Dandridge has been blessed with angels this year. Jefferson County High School’s service learning students have spent this year really giving back so much to our hard working Elders. All the students went beyond volunteering with us…… they made friendships that will last a lifetime! When asking Elder, Faye Sorrells, about what […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – City Council Of Jefferson City Special Called Budget Work Session, May 30, 2018
PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council of Jefferson City, will meet in a Special Called Budget Work Session on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall, 112 City Center Drive. Monica Myers City Recorder 05/17/2018 – 05/30/2018
Mossy Creek Foundation To Host Memorial Tribute Wreath Laying, Saturday, May 26, 2018
“Mossy Creek Foundation will host a Memorial Tribute and Wreath Laying, Saturday, May 26, 2018, 10:00 – 10:30 at Veteran’s Plaza, Mossy Creek Station, Historic Downtown Mossy Creek. If you are a Veteran or know a Veteran, please come and help us honor those who gave their lives for our freedom.”
“This Thing Called Life” tour at the Dandridge Senior Center, Monday, June 11
Shellem Cline is making a stop on his “This Thing Called Life” tour at the Dandridge Senior Center, Monday, June 11 at 11:00 a.m. Cline is a multi-award winning artist with 15 top 40’s and 4 number 1’s in the area of Inspirational Country music. He will be performing his hits along with classics inspirational […]