U.S. Marshals Arrest Pennsylvania Top 5 Most Wanted on Child Rape Charges In Sevierville Hotel
The Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. Marshals Service Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force (SMFTF) arrested Corey Matthew Maikranz at a hotel in Sevierville located at 1410 Winfield Dunn Parkway. Maikranz was wanted out of Pennsylvania for child rape and other sex offenses involving multiple juvenile victims. The Pennsylvania State Police had placed Maikranz on Pennsylvania’s […]
INVITATION TO BID: Jefferson County Schools Entry-Way Canopy
Invitation to Bid: Jefferson County Schools Entry-Way Canopy Jefferson County Purchasing Dept. will be accepting sealed bids for the “Jefferson County Schools Entry-Way Canopy for Rush Strong and White Pine School”. A Mandatory PreBid meeting will be held on December 22, 2025, at 10:00am ET beginning at White Pine School located at 3060 Roy Messer […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION, Resolution 2025-63- Amending the “Zoning Resolution of Jefferson County, Tennessee” to reflect certain prohibited uses in all zoning districts and permitted uses in the I-3 zoning district, January 20, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION January 20, 2026 The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in the Jefferson County Courthouse. The purpose of this hearing will be to hear comments from the public on the […]
Jefferson County’s Nathan Bugg Obtains Administrator of Elections Certification
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins today recognized Jefferson County Administrator of Elections Nathan Bugg for passing the Administrator of Elections Certification Exam. “Congratulations to Nathan Bugg on earning his state certification,” said Secretary Hargett. “Nathan’s attainment of this goal should instill confidence in the citizens of Jefferson County that their elections are […]
Bush Bros.’ Ethier tells Carson-Newman graduates “times call for leaders with right values, vision”
Carson-Newman University celebrated more than 350 graduates earning degrees during its Winter Commencement. The Dec. 12 ceremony was held at the Sevierville Convention Center. Jim Ethier, chairman emeritus of Bush Brothers and Company, delivered the keynote address to C-N graduates, who represented 22 different states and 12 countries. Ethier, the youngest grandson of Carson-Newman alumnus […]
Tennessee to Manage USDA Grants for Farmers and Forest Landowners Hit by Hurricane Helene
Farmers and forest landowners in Tennessee who continue to recover from losses brought on by Hurricane Helene will soon have the opportunity to apply for block grants made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). USDA, Governor Bill Lee, and TDA have finalized a grant […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in September
Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady in September at 3.6%, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The release of September’s data was delayed because of the impact to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics during the federal government shutdown. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from the […]
VITAL POLICY – Senator Jessie Seal Urges Support for SB 1080, Potentially Over Six Million Dollars of Additional Revenue for District Eight
County governments in the 8th Senate District could get a financial shot in the arm if proposed legislation is enacted to return 50% of the Real Estate Transfer Tax to county governments where the tax is generated. When real estate ownership is transferred and the deed is recorded at the Register of Deeds Office in […]
Crafting Stories Through Songs: Signups Open Today for Tennessee Songwriters Week 2026
Songwriters in all genres of music are encouraged to share their original music, as signups officially open today for the eighth annual statewide Tennessee Songwriters Week. Songwriters can sign up to perform in qualifying rounds all over Tennessee and compete for a chance to play their original music at iconic venues across the state, including The Bluebird […]
The Path To College And Technical Training Just Got Easier In Tennessee
45,000+ High School Seniors to Receive Automatic In-State College Acceptance Letters This Week NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) marks a pivotal next step in the state’s TN Direct Admissions pilot by sending more than 45,000 personalized college admission letters—signed by Governor Bill Lee—to eligible Tennessee high school seniors in […]
Federal Reserve lowers federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point to 3-1/2 to 3‑3/4 percent
Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Job gains have slowed this year, and the unemployment rate has edged up through September. More recent indicators are consistent with these developments. Inflation has moved up since earlier in the year and remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION NOTICE
JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION NOTICE The voters of Jefferson County are hereby notified pursuant to TCA 2-12-111(a), that the Republican and Democratic Political Party Executive Committees have called a Republican and Democratic Primary. The election will be held on May 5, 2026, for the following offices for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION NOTICE
JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION NOTICE The voters of Jefferson County are hereby notified pursuant to TCA 2-12-111(a), that the Republican and Democratic Political Party Executive Committees have called a Republican and Democratic Primary. The election will be held on May 5, 2026, for the following offices for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the […]
TWRA Offers Precautions For Possible Cases Of Avian Influenza Among Waterfowl And Wild Birds
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding hunters to remain vigilant and take appropriate precautions for possible cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) among wild birds, backyard domestic flocks, and commercial poultry flocks in the Southeast. HPAI is highly contagious among bird populations and is known to be deadly for domestic fowl. “I […]