PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED CERTIFIED TAX RATE – PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 26, 2025
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED CERTIFIED TAX RATE The Budget Committee (County Commission) of Jefferson County, TN, will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:15 p.m., on the Jefferson County’s intent to exceed the certified (tax neutral) property tax rate. This public hearing will be held at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
INVITATION TO BID – Request for Proposals for “Construction Management Services for the Remodel of Jefferson Elementary School (JES)
Request for Proposals (RFP): The Jefferson County Board of Education and Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed proposals for “Construction Management Services for the Remodel of Jefferson Elementary School (JES). A Mandatory walk-through will be held on June 5, 2025, at 10:00am ET at Jefferson Elementary School located at 321 W. Broadway Blvd. Jefferson City, […]
INVITATION TO BID – Mental Health Patient Transports
Invitation to Bid: Mental Health Patient Transports The Jefferson County (JC) Sheriff’s Department and JC Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the “Mental Health Patient Transports” for Jefferson County, TN. Full details of the ITB can be found on the county website www.jeffersoncountytn.gov/finance-department. Sealed bids should be clearly labeled “Mental Health Patient Transports” […]
INVITATION TO BID – Vehicle Body Shop & Repair Services
Invitation to Bid: Vehicle Body Shop & Repair Services Jefferson County Purchasing Department and participating entities; Sheriff’s Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), County Maintenance, and Board of Education, will be accepting sealed bids for “Vehicle Body Shop & Repair Services” for all county owned vehicles that have been wrecked or damaged in accidents. County fleet […]
Canterbury Seals the Deal on Douglas Lake
With light wind and shifting water levels across Douglas Lake, anglers were once again forced to adjust on the final day of Stop #3 of the NPFL season. The offshore bite never really came back after Day One, and while shallow patterns remained the deal, water color and stability varied depending on where you were. […]
THEC Announces Award Recipients for Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant (RHCPE), a key initiative designed to strengthen Tennessee’s rural health care workforce by expanding access to education and career pathways in high-demand health care fields. Grants of up to $2 million have been awarded to […]
Unemployment Rates Drop in All But One Tennessee County
94 Tennessee Counties Record Unemployment Rates Below 5% Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 01:30pm All but one of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in April, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates decreased from March to April in 94 counties, with […]
INVITATION TO BID – Mental Health Patient Transports
Invitation to Bid: Mental Health Patient Transports The Jefferson County (JC) Sheriff’s Department and JC Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the “Mental Health Patient Transports” for Jefferson County, TN. Full details of the ITB can be found on the county website www.jeffersoncountytn.gov/finance-department. Sealed bids should be clearly labeled “Mental Health Patient Transports” […]
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library Summer Programs: June-3-July-22, 2025
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library (3133 W. AJ. Hwy., Strawberrry Plains, TN) announces Color our World Summer Reading/STEM Programs. There is a program for everyone. On June the 3rd Wonderworks will be at the library to kick start the programs. On June the 10th , Papa John Welton will doing a Magic show as well as the […]
Family-Friendly Tennessee Statehood Day Celebration Set for May 31 on Bicentennial Mall Campus
To celebrate Tennessee’s 229th Birthday one day early, the Tennessee State Library & Archives, the Tennessee State Museum, and Bicentennial Mall State Park are hosting free, family-friendly events as part of the 2025 Statehood Day Celebration on Saturday, May 31, 2025. “Statehood Day at the Library & Archives provides a unique opportunity for visitors to view Tennessee’s three original […]
Celebrate Bob Dylan May 31!
The 19th annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash is back to rock the lawn at Ijams May 31 from 5-10 pm. Don’t miss this annual celebration of a beloved American icon that features Knoxville talent performing songs written by Dylan in their own styles, including Steve Horton w/Don Wood, Crawdaddy, C&V Radio Hour, Drew Fisher and […]
Congresswoman Harshbarger’s Statement on One Big Beautiful Bill Passage
This morning, House Republicans passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, delivering historic savings for the American people. Congresswoman Harshbarger issued the following statement. “I voted YES for President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, and I’m proud to stand with the President. “This legislation delivers meaningful savings for Medicaid—putting it on a sustainable path to […]
TWRA – APPALACHIAN BEAR RESCUE PARTNERSHIP ONGOING
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR) are actively working together to determine the best path forward for black bear rehabilitation in Tennessee. In 2023, six bears housed at ABR developed pneumonia, resulting in the death of one bear, euthanasia of two, and medical treatment of the remaining three. Again […]
INVITATION TO BID – Talbott Elementary School’s (TES) Addition & Renovation
Invitation to Bid (ITB): The Jefferson County Board of Education and Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed Bids for “Talbott Elementary School’s (TES) Addition & Renovation”. A Mandatory Pre-Bid walk through will be held on May 29, 2025, at 10:00am ET at Talbott Elementary School located at 848 Talbott-Kansas Road, Talbott, TN 37877. A copy […]
INVITATION TO BID – Request for Proposals for “Construction Management Services for the Remodel of Jefferson Elementary School (JES)
Request for Proposals (RFP): The Jefferson County Board of Education and Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed proposals for “Construction Management Services for the Remodel of Jefferson Elementary School (JES). A Mandatory walk-through will be held on June 5, 2025, at 10:00am ET at Jefferson Elementary School located at 321 W. Broadway Blvd. Jefferson City, […]