Voter Registration Deadline for Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election is Oct. 7
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today reminded all eligible Tennessee residents that they must register to vote by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, to be eligible to cast a ballot in the Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election. “When you don’t vote, you turn over the keys of power to those that […]
Jefferson County EMA Establishes Drinking Water Distribution Station For Swannsylvania Residents
For those residents in the Swannsylvania area that are affected by the water outage. Drinking water distribution point: 2815 Orchard Rd. Dandridge, TN Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am-5pm Sunday 1pm-5pm
Winfield Dunn, 43rd Governor of Tennessee, Passes Away
At the Dunn family’s request, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office shared that Governor Winfield Dunn passed away peacefully this afternoon, surrounded by family. He was 97 years old. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, on July 1, 1927, Dunn enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and subsequently served as a reserve lieutenant in the […]
Unemployment Rates are Below 5% in All but 3 Counties
NASHVILLE – Unemployment rates declined in nearly half of Tennessee’s counties in August and remained the same in 20 counties, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Forty-seven of the state’s 95 counties saw a drop in their unemployment rates from July to August. Rates increased in 28 counties […]
New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High
New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity. Before 2013, no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%. Currently, at least one in five adults (20%) in each U.S. state is living with obesity. “This new data highlight the need for […]
The Salvation Army Provides Critical Relief in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee
In the wake of catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in far eastern Tennessee, The Salvation Army of Kentucky & Tennessee has begun providing crucial relief services to impacted communities. Captain Justin Vincent, local Corps Officer of The Salvation Army in Sevierville, one of the corps closest to the affected areas, led his team of […]
BOIL WATER NOTICE – Swannsylvania Service Area Only – DANDRIDGE WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Water Boil Notice: Swannsylvania Service Area Only MAP OF AREA EFFECTED BOIL WATER NOTICE-SWANNSYLVANIA AREA ONLY Boil Notice-Swannsylvania_9-27-24 Dandridge Water Management Facility’s only water supplier to the Swannsylvania area is Newport Utilities Board (NUB). NUB contacted us on the evening of September 27th to advise customers in this service area […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE
NOTICE OF Successor Trustee’s sale WHEREAS, Fairoffercashnow, Inc. (“Grantor”), by that certain Deed of Trust dated September 25, 2023, of record in Book 1782, page 1, in the Register’s Office for Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “Deed of Trust”), conveyed to Steven P. Disser, Esq., as Trustee, certain interests in the Property (as hereinafter defined) to […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Government Offices Closed Due to Inclement Weather
Public Notice Jefferson County, TN – Due to severe weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of the public and county employees, all Jefferson County Government offices will be closed on Friday, September 27, 2024. Mayor Mark Potts has made the decision to close offices in response to the ongoing […]
Dominant Defense Leads #6/7 Vols to 25-15 Win Over #15/13 Oklahoma in SEC Opener
No. 6 Tennessee football showcased its defensive prowess in a commanding 25-15 SEC-opening victory over No. 15 Oklahoma on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. The win marked the Vols’ 10th over a ranked opponent under head coach Josh Heupel, who made the return to his alma mater a memorable one. Tennessee (4-0, 1-0 SEC) established defensive […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE
NOTICE OF Successor Trustee’s sale WHEREAS, Fairoffercashnow, Inc. (“Grantor”), by that certain Deed of Trust dated September 25, 2023, of record in Book 1782, page 1, in the Register’s Office for Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “Deed of Trust”), conveyed to Steven P. Disser, Esq., as Trustee, certain interests in the Property (as hereinafter defined) to […]
Mike Chambers Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Dandridge
Mike Chambers, a long-serving member of the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen, has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Dandridge in the upcoming November election. Chambers, a fifth-generation Jefferson County resident, has lived in Dandridge his entire life. With 28 years of service on the town’s governing board, including previous experience as Vice […]
INVITATION TO BID – Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for “Inmate Pharmacy Services
Jefferson County Government, Finance Purchasing Department, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department- Correctional Facility will be accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for “Inmate Pharmacy Services.” The purpose of this request for proposals is to find a qualified licensed Pharmacy that can provide prescription and over the counter medications for inmate patients in the Jefferson County Correctional […]
INVITATION TO BID – Requests for Proposals: Marketing Agencies – Social Marketing Campaign for the Naloxone Access Program (NAP)
Requests for Proposals: Marketing Agencies Jefferson County (JC) Government and Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed proposals for a “Social Marketing Campaign for the Naloxone Access Program (NAP).” The purpose of this request for proposals (RFP) is to obtain qualified marketing agencies interested in working with Jefferson County Tennessee to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – E-911 Board of Jefferson County, Meeting September 26, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular scheduled meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on Thursday September 26, 2024, 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