Grant Program Available to Protect Private Forestland from Development
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) announces the application period is open for a special round of Forest Legacy Program (FLP) funding made available to landowners to protect privately owned forested land from development. “As conversion of forested land for development increases in Tennessee, the need to conserve critical woodlands grows,” State […]
Important Notice: United States Postal Service Changes to Postmarks
The United States Postal Service announced changes to the application of postmarks that may affect whether certain Tennessee tax filings mailed to the Department of Revenue are considered timely. Read more about how this affects the filing and payment of Tennessee taxes in important notice #26-09 .
PUBLIC NOTICE – Notice of Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meetings for April 2026
Notice of Meetings Board of School Commissioners Thursday, April 2, 2026 Business Session @ 6:30PM Historic Courthouse Thursday, April 9, 2026 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Purpose of the meeting: Approval of the 2026-2027 Budget Monday, April 27, 2026 Policy Committee @ 5:30PM Work Session @ 6:30PM Historic Courthouse This notice is given in compliance with the […]
Rescue 180 wins non-profit of the year in Jefferson County
Jefferson County’s Substance Abuse Coalition, Rescue 180, was awarded Non‑Profit of the Year for 2025–26. “We proudly honor Rev. Debra Shultz and Rescue 180, Inc. for their unwavering dedication, compassion, and transformative impact in Jefferson County,” shared Sheila Wiggins, President & CEO of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Executive Director Rev. Debra Shultz said […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF COMPLETION – Completed Construction on the Dandridge Sewer System Improvements TDEC ARPA Project (No. 2022-8697) and ARC 2024 Project (No. 21790) for the Town of Dandridge
NOTICE OF COMPLETION Precision Construction Solutions, of Whitesburg, Tennessee has completed construction on the Dandridge Sewer System Improvements TDEC ARPA Project (No. 2022-8697) and ARC 2024 Project (No. 21790) for the Town of Dandridge. Any person or party having a claim against the project should notify Tana Benson, at the Dandridge Water Management Facility (865) […]
Commission Rejects Mineral Tax Again in 12–5 Vote
The Jefferson County Commission voted 12-5 to reject a proposed Mineral Severance Tax for the second time in less than one year. A resolution to adopt the tax was brought by Commissioner Rob Blevins and was 2nd by Commissioner Jim Snodgrass. In recent weeks, the topic of adopting the mineral tax has gained an audience […]
Tennessee’s Free Real Estate Licensing Program for Qualifying High School Seniors Begins Accepting Applications Starting April 1
Starting on Wednesday, April 1, the Tennessee High School Senior Real Estate Licensing Program will begin accepting applications for 2026. Launched in 2024 through the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, the program offers qualifying Tennessee high school seniors a free way to earn the base education required by the State necessary to sit for the pre-licensing exam and potentially become […]
Election Time In Jefferson County Tennessee – Interview with Nathan Bugg, Administrator of Elections
Pick Tennessee Products Unveils New Website to Better Connect Consumers with Local Producers
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces the launch of an updated Pick Tennessee Products website, offering a more streamlined way for consumers to connect with local farmers, producers and artisans across the state. The website redesign follows continued growth in the Pick Tennessee Products program, which includes nearly 3,200 active members. The updated site focuses […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Notice of Public Hearings – City of Beneberry City Commission – April 13 and April 23, 2026
Notice of Public Hearings Public Hearing #1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 13, 2026, the City of Baneberry City Commission will hold a Public hearing at 521 Harrison Ferry Road at 6:00pm for the following: Ordinance 2026 – 02: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code of the City of […]