INVITATION TO BID – C&D Waste Transfer, Hauling, & Disposal Services
Invitation to Bid (ITB): Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Sanitation Department will be accepting sealed bids for “C&D Waste Transfer, Hauling, & Disposal Services.” Sealed bids must be mailed to Attn: Purchasing Agent JC Finance Dept. P.O. Box 1749 Dandridge, TN 37725 or hand delivered to 1244 Gay St. Dandridge, TN 37725. Sealed bids […]
County Commission Meets for First Voting Meeting Following Seating of the new Body
The Jefferson County Commission met for its first voting meeting following the seating of the new body on Monday, September 21, 2026. Following the appearance of several citizens and an informational executive session, elections were held to place the County Commission Chair, Vice Chair, Chaplain, and Parliamentarian. Commissioners Carmichael and Snodgrass were nominated from the […]
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Promotes Child Passenger Safety Week
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for National Child Passenger Safety Week to remind parents and caregivers to ensure all child passengers are properly restrained to reduce the risk of injury or fatality. “Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children,” said THSO Director […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.4%
Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady in August at 3.4%, matching its lowest level of the year, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from July and down one-tenth of a percentage point from a year ago. Before July, the last time […]
Jefferson County High School Celebrates the 2026 Homecoming Court
This year’s court represents a remarkable group of young women whose involvement across academics, athletics, clubs, and community service reflects the very best of JCHS. Their selection is a testament not only to their achievements, but to the respect they’ve earned from classmates and faculty alike. Representing the Senior Class Leona Abruzzo Kaelyn Blanton OliviaChristian […]
CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures
the CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory to inform clinicians, health departments, and the public about increases in recent animal rabies activity and associated human exposures. Rabies is preventable when people who have been exposed receive appropriate administration of the rabies vaccine before symptoms begin. During the summer of 2026, reports of animal exposures […]
House Majority Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison announces $3.5M in grant awards for local parks
House Majority Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, today announced that $3.5 million in state funding has been awarded to the City of Newport for improvements to White Oak Park and the development of the Newport Woodland property. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will administer the funding through the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) […]
Discover Tennessee in New Hues This Fall
Tennessee is home to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park. The park welcomes approximately 12 million visitors a year – and with great reason. Notes of orange, red and yellow hues blanket more than 800 miles of trails, providing stunning views of scenic vistas, waterfalls and forest horizons. While Great Smoky Mountains […]
COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RATE of INTEREST
The Commissioner of Financial Institutions hereby announces that the maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans as set by the General Assembly in 2025, Public Chapter 290, for the month of October 2026 is 10.78 percent per annum. The maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans shall be set […]
TWRA Issues 2026 Labor Day Boating Report
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is pleased to report no boating-related fatalities over the Labor Day holiday weekend. The TWRA Boating and Law Enforcement Division compiled the holiday statistics after receiving reports from the Agency’s four regions. There were three injury incidents across the state, occurring on Kentucky Lake, Chickamauga, and Watts Bar reservoirs. There were […]