Tennessee’s Navigate Reconnect Shows Strong Impact on Non-Traditional Students, Increasing College Enrollment Outcomes
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is pleased to announce the findings of the inaugural report on Navigate Reconnect, Tennessee’s primary college coaching and advising program for adults over 25. The study found that students who worked with a Navigate Reconnect coach, also known as “Navigators,” stayed in school or completed a technical certificate or degree […]
U.S. Government Releases First National One Health Plan to Protect People, Animals, and Our Environment from Shared Health Threats
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of the Interior (DOI) today released the first-ever National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases and Advance Public Health Preparedness in the United States. One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach that seeks to improve the […]
Tennessee AG Skrmetti Secures Nationwide Win Against Biden Administration’s Unlawful Title IX Rules
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti secured a nationwide victory today against the Biden Administration’s illegal and unconstitutional Title IX rules. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky ruled that the U.S. Department of Education’s Title IX rules—rules that would have compromised girls’ privacy in locker rooms and bathrooms and required teachers and administrators to use […]
Town of Dandridge Prepares for Upcoming Winter Weather Event
Dandridge Mayor, Mike Chambers – As winter weather approaches, I want to take a moment to inform you about the preparations being made to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. The latest forecast indicates a significant snowfall is expected to impact our area in the coming days, bringing potential challenges to travel and […]
TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES WHEN JURY MUST DETERMINE WHETHER A PRIOR OFFENSE IS A “CRIME OF PUNISHMENT”
In an opinion released today, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that a prior conviction for robbery can increase the penalty for a criminal defendant’s conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, but only if a jury finds that the prior robbery was committed with the use of violence. In 2022, a Madison County jury convicted […]
Jefferson County Schools Governor’s Pre-K Programs
Jefferson County Schools offers “free” preschool programs at all 8 elementary schools in the county. Our quality preschool program serves 20 children at each site and meet 5 days a week for 6 hours each day. Transportation will be provided by the parent. Student eligibility Criteria: · Students must be four years of age by […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – E-911 Board of Jefferson County Meeting, January 16, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Center 911 Conference Room 581 W. Old AJ Hwy New Market TN 37820. Justin Crowther, Director
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Personnel Committee Meeting, January 13, 2025
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING Monday January 13, 2025, 3:30 p.m. Jefferson County Courthouse Court Room AGENDA Voting Members Ex Officio/Non-Voting Member Commissioner Jimmy Dale Patterson […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – 2025 County Budget Committee Schedule for the purpose of considering all matters as may be properly presented for the FY 2025-2026 Budget
Notice of Meeting of the Budget Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Jefferson County residents, County Commissioners, and all other persons who might be interested that the following dates have been set for the 2025 County Budget Committee Schedule for the purpose of considering all matters as may be […]
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 January 21, 2025, at 10am ET at the facility located at 646 Grove Road, Dandridge, TN 37725. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required to […]
INVITATION TO BID – Aftermarket Vehicle Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services” for Jefferson County Government (JCG), Board of Education (BOE), Highway Department, Sanitation Department, and participating entities.
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for “Aftermarket Vehicle Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services” for Jefferson County Government (JCG), Board of Education (BOE), Highway Department, Sanitation Department, and participating entities. Sealed bids should be labeled “Aftermarket Vehicle Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services” and either mailed to the Jefferson […]
Help Our Feathered Friends This Winter
As winter settles over our region, it brings more than just cold temperatures and frosty mornings. For our wild birds, the season is a time of scarce resources and increased survival challenges. While the beauty of cardinals, chickadees, and finches against the snowy landscape can bring joy to many, it’s also a reminder of their […]
PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICE – INTENT TO TITLE, 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, VIN: 2GTEC19T0X1567145, Previous owner: Oscar Buez Rodriguez
INTENT TO TITLE The following vehicle is in current possession of Kamdyn Gaskill, 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, VIN: 2GTEC19T0X1567145, Previous owner: Oscar Buez Rodriguez. Request to any and all parties holding an interest in the vehicle to contact me by certified mail at the following address: 1706 Veta Dr New Market, Tennessee
PUBLIC NOTICE – Opioid Task Force Meeting for January 07, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled
PUBLIC NOTICE The Opioid Task Force Meeting for January 07, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled.
Unemployment Rates Below 5% in Vast Majority of TN Counties
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) announced that 91 of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5% for November, with unemployment rates decreasing in 17 counties. Moore and Williamson counties recorded the state’s lowest unemployment rates for November at 2.6%. Those counties also reported rates of 2.6% […]
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s 2024 Accomplishments Result in Safer Roads, Schools, and Communities for All Tennesseans
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security marked a year of significant achievements in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to protecting and serving Tennesseans. From hiring and training over 150 State Troopers to advancing school safety initiatives and enhancing first responder communication systems, the department’s efforts directly contributed to making Tennessee a safer place to […]