PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Industrial Development Board (IDB) Meeting, November 14, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Members and residents of Jefferson County, TN, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Industrial Development Board (IDB) will meet Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:30 am at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Jury Room, 202 W. Main Street, Dandridge, TN […]
Carson-Newman University’s Theatre Program and Music Department presents the timeless classic “Mary Poppins,” Nov. 13-16, 2025
Carson-Newman theater presents “Mary Poppins”: a guaranteed “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” musical adventure. The production is directed by Kyle Biery, Carson-Newman’s Charles Fuller Chair of Drama. A musical, “Mary Poppins” features music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman with additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, and a book by Julian Fellowes. […]
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Appoints 14 Educators to the Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is pleased to announce that 14 educators from 10 counties have been appointed as new members of the Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee. “Our office created the advisory committee to build a more engaged citizenry in Tennessee. We appreciate each member’s dedication to serving the students of our great […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Facilities Committee, Budget Committee and County Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee, November 17, 2025
Public Notice of Meetings Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Facilities Committee, Budget Committee and County Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee will meet in regular, open, and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse located at 202 W Main St. Dandridge, TN 37725 on November 17th, 2025 at the following times: […]
The Super Beaver Moon Dazzles Jefferson County Skies: A Celestial Spectacle Explained
On the morning of Wednesday, November 5, 2025, residents of Jefferson County were treated to a breathtaking astronomical event—the Super Beaver Moon, the brightest and largest full moon of the year. Rising over the eastern horizon just after sunset, this lunar marvel cast a golden glow across the landscape, captivating skywatchers and photographers alike. What […]
Carson-Newman University names award-winning composer McDonald to music faculty
Carson-Newman University announced that award-winning composer Mary McDonald will serve as composer-in-residence in the University’s Music Department. The 1978 Carson-Newman alumna is well-known in the field of sacred music. With a career spanning over 40 years, her songs appear in the catalogs of every major publisher of church music. More than 1,700 compositions through anthems, seasonal […]
TDCI Offers Consumer Insurance Tips for 2025-26 ACA Open Enrollment
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds Tennesseans who are purchasing their insurance coverage through the FFM to begin their review and planning as early as possible to avoid missing deadlines. Once the Open Enrollment period closes in January, consumers can only enroll in a health plan after certain qualifying life events occur. […]
Before Tennessee: Thanksgiving in the Age of Exploration
As families across Jefferson County prepare for Thanksgiving, it’s worth pausing to reflect on the holiday’s origins—long before Tennessee was a state, before Jefferson County was founded, and even before the Appalachian frontier was mapped. The story of Thanksgiving begins not in the hills of East Tennessee, but on the rocky shores of New England, […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Shares Halloween Enforcement and Safety Tips
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) urges everyone’s participation to make this a safe Halloween. The THP has plans for increased visibility and enforcement efforts over the Halloween weekend to ensure troopers are promoting a safe and happy holiday for all Tennesseans. Per the Tennessee Integrated Traffic Analysis Network (TITAN), there were a total of 18 […]
TennCare Announces Change in Dental Plan Management
TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, announced today that beginning November 1, 2025, Renaissance will manage all dental benefits for TennCare members. This change is part of TennCare’s ongoing commitment to improving access to high-quality dental care for members across the state. TennCare provides extensive dental benefits for all members, including two preventive cleanings each year, x-rays, and […]
Gov. Lee Announces Resources for Tennesseans Impacted by Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown
Released by Governors Office: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee provided more information on statewide resources available to Tennesseans impacted by the Democrat-led federal government shutdown. The Governor announced the launch of FeedTN.org, a platform that will connect Tennesseans with resources and opportunities to serve. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has informed all states […]
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library – Live Benefit Auction, November 8, 2025
The Friends of the Parrott-Wood Memorial Library Invites you to a Live Benefit Auction!!! Join us on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00 am at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library 3133 W. Old A.J. Hwy. Strawberry Plains, TN 37871 865-933-1311 Extra parking across from library! We will have a seller here with lots of great stuff!!! Concession […]
Tennessee Attorney General Challenges Birthright Citizenship in the United States Supreme Court
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, joined by attorneys general from Iowa and 23 other states, filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court today, urging the Court to clarify that the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause does not provide automatic citizenship to everyone born in the United States. The States argue that lower courts […]
Halloween Fun & Safety Tips for Kids of All Ages
Kids love Halloween. The holiday sparks spooky thrills and creativity—when children and teens can dress up and pretend. For many, it’s a time to celebrate with friends and enjoy trick-or-treating outdoors. But Halloween can also bring a few real-life scares. From costume mishaps to safety concerns, it’s important to plan ahead. Help keep Halloween fun […]