Andrew Farmer: The spirit of “We the people” is alive and well in Tennessee
For nearly two and a half centuries, the United States Constitution has stood as the cornerstone of our Republic. It has guided our nation, protected liberty, restrained government and ensured that power remains in the hands of the people where it belongs. Each year, our nation observes Constitution Week during the week of Sept. 17 […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting Dates For September 2025
Notice of Meetings Board of School Commissioners Monday, September 22, 2025 Policy Committee 5:30 PM -Work Session 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse Thursday, October 2, 2025 Business Meeting @ 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse Joint Meeting – School Board & County Commission Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Location – Patriot Academy @ 6:30PM Building & Maintenance Committee Meeting […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF TEXTMYGOV MESSAGING SERVICE SEPTEMBER 22
Jefferson County is excited to announce the launch of TextMyGov, a convenient text messaging service that allows residents to receive important notifications and quickly access county information. The service will officially go live on September 22, 2025. As part of the rollout, some residents may receive a welcome text message from the number 80946, introducing the system. Participation […]
Tennessee Kicks Off College Application & Exploration Month
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is encouraging high school seniors to take a key step in September by applying for the Tennessee Promise scholarship during TN College Application & Exploration Month. All month long, Tennessee schools will be celebrating TN College Application & Exploration Month, a statewide initiative that builds excitement and knowledge around the college-going […]
Tennessee State Parks Installs Additional Colorblind Viewfinders
Tennessee State Parks today announced the number of parks with colorblind viewfinders is expanding to 12 to include T.O. Fuller State Park in Memphis and Roan Mountain State Park in Roan Mountain, making it possible for more visitors of all abilities to fully enjoy the beauty of the parks. The announcement comes at the start […]
Tourism in Jefferson County Generated $73.5 Million in Visitor Spending in 2024
Visitors to Jefferson County generated $73,525,570 in spending in 2024, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. While this represents a 6.4% decrease from 2023, local officials emphasize that the county’s tourism industry continues to play a critical role in the regional economy despite significant challenges. “Tourism has long […]
Justice Bivins Elected to Serve as Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has elected Justice Jeff Bivins to be the next Chief Justice of the Court. Justice Bivins was unanimously elected by the Court for a three-year term, effective September 1, 2025. This is the second time Justice Bivins will serve as Chief Justice. He previously served in the position from 2016-2021. Justice Bivins […]
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Announces $33.5 Million in Federal Grant Funds to Support Highway Safety Education and Enforcement Statewide
Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds to be distributed statewide from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025–2026 federal fiscal year. To view the list of grant awards and recipients, visit http://bit.ly/3Hoifhz. “These grant […]
Grants Now Available for Wildfire Prevention & Community Education
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is accepting applications for the Hazard Mitigation and Community Education Grant Program until Oct. 14, 2025. Communities that have developed or are in the process of developing a Community Wildfire Prevention Plan (CWPP) will be eligible for funding to implement hazard mitigation assistance and education projects. […]