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TDEC Announces Rebates for Buyers, Lessees of Qualifying Electric Vehicles

TDEC Announces Rebates for Buyers, Lessees of Qualifying Electric Vehicles

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Energy Programs today announced it will offer a two-tiered rebate on qualifying electric vehicles that are purchased or leased and registered in the State of Tennessee. “Electric vehicles are a great alternative for Tennesseans looking to do their part in protecting the air we breathe,” TDEC […]

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Called Meeting, May 26, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Called Meeting, May 26, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE There will be a called meeting of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners on Thursday, May 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the central office.  Purpose of the meeting is the 2015-2016 school budget and any other business that comes before the board. 05/22/2015 – 05/26/2015

Some County Departments Feel The Cut

Some County Departments Feel The Cut

County Departments felt the brunt of the a $1.7 million dollar deficit that loomed over Jefferson County, during the Jefferson County Budget Committee meeting on Tuesday evening, May 19, 2015. Following last week’s County Commission meeting where the proposed mineral tax, that the Budget Committee had assigned to cover $750,000 of the fiscal year 2015-2016’s […]

FOP #61 Holds Annual Memorial Ride

FOP #61 Holds Annual Memorial Ride

The local Fraternal Order of Police #61 held their annual memorial ride on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Leaving out from the Jefferson County Co op, dozens of officers filed single file, lights on, to their destination at Douglas Dam where they held a memorial service honoring those that have fallen this year in the line […]

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners, May 22, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners, May 22, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE There will be a called meeting of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in the central office.  Purpose of the meeting is the 2015-2016 school budget. 05/20/2015 – 05/22/2015

Open Records Plaintiff Arrested As Case Moves Forward – Attorney Believes No Coincidence

Open Records Plaintiff Arrested As Case Moves Forward – Attorney Believes No Coincidence

Jefferson County resident Clarice Albright Gunn, of Strawberry Plains, has been charged with one count of Election Law Violation of Campaign Communications, according to information provided by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Media Contact Susan Niland. Originally, the TBI had issued a press release that was reported by several media sources stating that Clarice Albright […]

PUBLIC NOTICE – AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED, June 15, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE – AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED, June 15, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE – AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Audit Committee Meeting for Monday, June 15, 2015, at       6:00 p.m. has been cancelled pending receipt of answers from the Tennessee State Auditors. THIS NOTICE […]

Elementary County Wide Field Day As School Races To An End

Elementary County Wide Field Day As School Races To An End

Jefferson County Elementary students from across the County met at Jefferson Middle School football field for County Wide Field Day. Athletes competed in field events such as the long jump and sack race, as well as both relay and individual track events. Schools were divided into large or small divisions, with Jefferson Elementary, Dandridge Elementary, […]

Republican Party Of Jefferson County Holds Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner

Republican Party Of Jefferson County Holds Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner

The Jefferson County Republican Party hosted their annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner on May 15, 2015 at Carson Newman University. St ate Senator Mark Green, MD, representing the 22 district, was the Key Note Speaker for the evening. Beyond his outstanding record of military service and founding a highly successful company, Senator Green has the unique […]

Honors Night For Jefferson County High School Class Of 2015

Honors Night For Jefferson County High School Class Of 2015

Jefferson County High School Class of 2015 were recently honored with an awards evening at Carson Newman University. Over 300 students were recognized for their accomplishments and scholarships, as the best of the best of 2015. Listed in order presented and pictured- Community Service Award-Bree Eccles, Logan Miller and Ashley Taylor Community Patriot Award-EM and […]

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Industrial Development Board Meeting, May 22, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Industrial Development Board Meeting, May 22, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board will meet on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in the conference room of the Jefferson County Health Department, 931 Industrial Park Road. Brad Jenkins Secretary of the Board 05/16/2015 – 05/22/2015

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Called Meeting, May 19, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Called Meeting, May 19, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE There will be a called meeting of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the central office.  Items on the agenda will be the 2015-2016 School Budget, Consideration of the differentiated pay plan and Approval of the Salary schedule. 05/15/2015 – 05/19/2015

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Commission Budget Committee Meeting, May 26, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Commission Budget Committee Meeting, May 26, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Commission Budget Committee will meet for an open, public, meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level conference room of the Jefferson County Health Department, […]

INVITATION TO BID – School Transportation Items

INVITATION TO BID – School Transportation Items

INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the following items: Batteries Brake Lining Brake Drums Oil Filters Fuel Filters Oil Coolant/Antifreeze Diesel Exhaust Fluid Deionized Water Gasoline Diesel Fuel Tires For questions please contact Sherry Dotson, Jefferson County Schools Transportation Director at 865-397-2139 ext. 2. Sealed bids should […]

INVITATION TO BID – Guardrail to be used by Jefferson County Highway Department

INVITATION TO BID – Guardrail to be used by Jefferson County Highway Department

INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for Guardrail  to be used by the Jefferson County Highway Department. Bids will be for one year (1) from July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2016. All bids to be F.O.B., Dandridge, Tennessee. Affidavit and Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit required. Guardrail (used) Must […]

INVITATION TO BID – Striping to be used by the Jefferson County Highway Department

INVITATION TO BID – Striping to be used by the Jefferson County Highway Department

INVITATION TO BID  The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for Striping to be used by the Jefferson County Highway Department. Bids will be for one year (1) from July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2016. All bids to be F.O.B., Dandridge, Tennessee. Affidavit and Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit required. Road Striping $_________________ […]