CPI for all items rises 0.2% in January; shelter up
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose 0.2 percent in January and was the largest […]
Second-Year Momentum Surges for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Program
Tennessee Department of Education released numbers demonstrating the strong and ongoing demand for the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program among families statewide. Following the closing of the application window on Friday, February 6, the department received more than 56,000 new and renewal applications, with nearly half of the new applicants applying for income-prioritized scholarships. More than 260 schools have officially registered for the 2026-27 school year. For the 2026-27 school year, the department received a total of 56,442 applications: 18,644 renewal applications received. 37,798 new […]
Largest-Ever Shared Book Reading Study Finds Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Dramatically Improves Early Literacy for Children in Five Countries
New groundbreaking research – the largest dataset ever conducted on shared book reading – reaffirms that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library significantly strengthens early literacy skills for children across the five countries, reinforcing the power of shared reading in the earliest years of life. The study, authored by Dr. Claire Galea, Head of Research at United […]
Carson-Newman theater presents “Murder on the Orient Express”
Carson-Newman University’s Theatre Program presents a production of thrills and mystery via “Murder on the Orient Express,” February 19-22. Tickets are on sale now. Directed by Kyle Biery, Carson-Newman’s Charles Fuller Chair of Drama, the production is adapted by Ken Ludwig from the classic novel by Agatha Christie. Set in the cold of winter, the […]
Update from Jefferson County Schools – Water Shortage, Snow Days and Testing – Director Tommy Arnold
Water Shortage Issues In Jefferson City Tennessee – Interview with James Gallup, City Administrator
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County Vehicle Maintenance Facility Expansion
Invitation to Bid The Jefferson County (JC) Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the “Jefferson County Vehicle Maintenance Facility Expansion”. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on February 3, 2026, at 10am ET at the facility located at 646 Grove Road, Dandridge, TN 37725. Sealed bids should be labeled “JC Vehicle Maintenance […]
Jefferson County Declares State of Emergency Due to Water Shortage
Jefferson County, Tennessee — Mayor Mark Potts has declared a State of Emergency immediately in response to a significant water shortage impacting communities across Jefferson County. “The safety and wellbeing of our residents is our top priority,” said Mayor Mark Potts. “This declaration allows us to mobilize resources quickly, coordinate with state and regional partners, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners RESCHEDULED Meetings, February 2026
Notice of Meetings Board of School Commissioners Thursday, February 5, 2026 Policy Committee Meeting @ 4:30PM Work Session @ 5:30 PM Business Session @ 6:30PM Historic Courthouse Saturday, February 21, 2026 Board Retreat @ 8:00AM -12:00PM Patriot Academy Media Center Monday, February 23, 2026 Work Session @ 6:30PM Historic Courthouse This notice is given in […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County IDB Industrial Development Board Meeting for TVA Training, February 6, 2026
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, February 6, 2026 at 8:30 am for TVA Training at the Jefferson County Mayor’s Office Conference Room, 214 W. Main […]
INVITATION TO BID – DANDRIDGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY, INC. – New Construction for: Dandridge Memorial Library
INVITATION TO BID DANDRIDGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY, INC., Owner, will receive separate sealed bids for the New Construction for: Dandridge Memorial Library. Bids will be received by the Owner at the Dandridge Town Hall, 131 E. Main Street, Dandridge, TN 37725, until 2:00 PM, Eastern on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at which time and place sealed […]