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 […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Notice of January Meetings
Notice of January Meetings Board of School Commissioners Monday, January 6, 2025 – WORK SESSION @ 6:30pm Thursday, January 9, 2025 – BUSINESS SESSION @ 6:30 pm Monday, January 27, 2025 – POLICY COMMITTEE 5:30PM – WORK SESSION 6:30PM Historic Courthouse This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 442 of the […]
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS TO HOST FIRST DAY HIKES TO START YEAR
Tennessee State Parks will hold First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day, with most of the 59 state parks hosting the events as part of the parks’ year-long Signature Hikes series. The free guided hikes, led by park rangers, are available for all ages and abilities. The First Day Hikes vary from easy walks to […]
VITAL POLICY – Focus on Jefferson County CTE Education, Business Management and Accounting
Part Two Of Two Teresa Adams is distinguished by 28 years teaching experience in the Business Management and Accounting Department at Jefferson County High School, one of three highly qualified instructors within the business cluster of CTE courses. Adams, the senior faculty member of her department, shares the responsibility of teaching a variety of courses […]
Holiday Tips and Tools for Parents Introducing New Technology at Home
Unwrapping new technology presents this holiday season? The holiday season is a popular time for gifting new devices like tablets, smart watches, gaming consoles and phones. While new devices can feel exciting, it can also feel overwhelming. You may be asking yourself “What should I do to maintain safety?” or “How can I set appropriate […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for eight Tennessee counties. These counties were impacted by severe rainfall and flash flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene as declared in the Federal Disaster Declaration FEMA DR-4832. The deadline for applications […]
Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for December 19, 2024 – January 1, 2025
ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 61 and Union Valley Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area. BLOUNT COUNTY, I-140 East and […]
INTENT TO TITLE – 2003 Ford F-250 1FTNF21P23EB91973
INTENT TO TITLE The following vehicle located at 763 Whitaker, Rd, New Market, TN, 37820, is in the possession of Winston Woodard, who is requesting title to said vehicle. All parties holding any legal interest in the vehicle, contact the person in possession by certified mail, return receipt requested within 10 business days of this […]
INVITATION TO BID – The City of Baneberry (City) will be accepting bids for the Baneberry Stormwater System Maintenance Project
INVITATION TO BID The City of Baneberry (City) will be accepting bids for the Baneberry Stormwater System Maintenance Project. For a copy of the bid specifications and contract documents, please contact the City office at (865) 674-0124. Bid proposals must be: 1) submitted in a sealed envelope; 2) envelope must be clearly marked “Baneberry Stormwater […]
Jefferson City Public Library Program Schedule
January 2025 general programming schedule. Programs and activities listed may be added to or cancelled as needed. JCPL will be closed January 1st New Year’s Day and January 20th for Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Storytime Tuesdays, 10:30 – Homeschool Academy, Join us each week for special guest speakers and programs to enrich your child’s […]
As 40th year winds down, mission of AMOS remains strong
The Christmas season is always a busy time for those at Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies (AMOS), but this year’s Coats for the Cold event showed why the Carson-Newman University ministry continues to be needed – 40 years after it first began. “This was the largest coat drive in our history,” said AMOS Executive Director […]
TVA Offering Rapid Rebuilding Assistance to Businesses Impacted by Helene
New TVA EnergyRight program aims to assist rebuilding businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. Incentive funding available to businesses in 22 counties designated by FEMA as disaster areas across East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. Replacing damaged equipment with energy efficient components can help lower businesses’ operating costs. TVA EnergyRight has developed a Rapid […]
Phillip Batts to Step Down; Ron Overton Named as Replacement
Jefferson County Schools announces that Phillip Batts, Supervisor of Transportation and School Safety, will step down from his position effective December 27, 2024. Batts has been named the Chief of Police for the Town of Dandridge, where he will continue his distinguished career in public service. “Phillip has been an integral part of our team, […]