School Director Arnold – TCAP Proficiency Averages
Director Tommy Arnold – The Tennessee Department of Education released statewide TCAP proficiency averages for third and fourth grade language arts on June 13. The data showed a 0.5% increase for the state’s third graders, with approximately 41% scoring proficient on the state assessment. In contrast, Jefferson County’s scores demonstrated a 0.2% decline from the previous year for third graders, resulting […]
TDOT Celebrates Pollinator Week and Resumes Project Milkweed Orders
In conjunction with National Pollinator Week, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has resumed online ordering for milkweed seeds through its popular Project Milkweed offering. Last year, Project Milkweed distributed 779,601 seed packets across Tennessee. Plant species and seed material quantities are being offered like last year, with a maximum of 350,000 seed packets available […]
Open House Jefferson County Clerk & Elections Complex, June 25, 2024
Open House Jefferson County Clerk & Elections Complex June 25, 2024 4:00 p.m. Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts and the Jefferson County Commission Cordially invite you to the Jefferson County Clerk & Election Complex Open House Tuesday, June 25, 2024 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 760 Justice Center Drive Dandridge, TN 37725
It all started with “NO!” On April 30, 1890 – National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
It all started with “NO!” On April 30, 1890, in Louisville, Kentucky, the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) voted down allowing women to join their society. This exclusion initiated a movement resulting in a new women’s patriotic organization, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Today, NSDAR has a membership of approximately […]
JCPL will be closed July 4-6 in observance of Independence Day – July 2024 General Programming Schedule
July 2024 general programming schedule. Programs and activities listed may be added to or cancelled as needed. JCPL will be closed July 4-6 in observance of Independence Day. Storytime On Hiatus, will resume in August 6. Homeschool Story Time, Stories, songs, crafts, and games geared toward homeschoolers ages 5-10! Wednesdays, 10:30 am – Storytime, Go! […]
VITAL POLICY – Tennessee Legislature Reforms Eminent Domain Code To Protect Property Rights
Recently published in the Tennessee Conservative News, submitted for publication in the Jefferson County Post Two bills that significantly limit the power of government in Tennessee to forcefully take property by eminent domain have been signed into law by Governor Lee. Jefferson County’s state legislative delegation was key to the process. One act, Public Chapter 748, requires […]
Legislative Leadership Meet & Greet, July 30, 2024
Tickets are available TODAY at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, July 19, 2024 Tickets – $50 per person Email dyates@jeffersoncountytennessee.com or mboudreau@jeffersoncountytennessee.com (865) 397-9642
MEDIC Regional Blood Center and Bruster’s Teaming up to Help Donors Cool Off, June 26 -27, 2024
WHO: MEDIC Regional Blood Center and Bruster’s Ice Cream WHAT: Pint for a Pint Promotion WHEN: June 26 and 27 WHERE: Donor Centers and Mobile Drives WHY: MEDIC and Bruster’s Ice Cream will be providing coupons for donors who donate on June 26 and 27 for a pint of ice cream. Donors will also receive […]
TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT DISBARS DAVIDSON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THREE CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
The Tennessee Supreme Court upheld the decision of a Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility hearing panel disbarring a Davidson County attorney for three criminal convictions. The criminal convictions arise from the attorney’s conduct in representing a client in post-divorce proceedings. Robert Allen Doll, III, practiced family law in Tennessee. In 2013, one of his clients […]
The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce its statewide partnership with Wellpoint in support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce its statewide partnership with Wellpoint in support of the Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The missions of the two organizations are well aligned; both are committed to the health and well-being of their community and its members, and both want to elevate the awareness of a healthy brain […]
Beaver Creek Baptist Church VBS for ages 3 years to 6th Grade, July 7-12, 2024
Beaver Creek Baptist Church is hosting VBS for ages 3 years to 6th grade, July 7-12 from 6-8PM each evening. The theme this year is “Breaker Rock Beach”. The church is located at 845 Beaver Creek Rd. Strawberry Plains. To register early or more info, contact Mary Vineyard (865)640-6615.
PUBLIC NOTICE – Sanitation Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, July 8, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Sanitation Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sanitation Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Sanitation Office located at 650 Grove Road, Dandridge, TN at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, July 8, 2024, […]
INVITATION TO BID – Transportation Fuel for the Jefferson County Board of Education for 2024-2025 school year
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for “Transportation Fuel” for the Jefferson County Board of Education for 2024-2025 school year. This bid will be good for one year (1) July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, with the option of an extension for an additional year (24months total) […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JEFFERSON COUNTY PROPOSED 2024 – 2025 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND COUNTY/SCHOOL BUDGETS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JEFFERSON COUNTY PROPOSED 2024 – 2025 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND COUNTY/SCHOOL BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Commission Budget Committee will meet on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:15 […]
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED CERTIFIED TAX RATE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED CERTIFIED TAX RATE The Budget Committee (County Commission) of Jefferson County, TN, will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., on the Jefferson County’s intent to exceed the certified (tax neutral) property tax rate. This public hearing will be held at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
PUBLIC NOTICE – Personnel Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, June 27, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Personnel Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Personnel Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 27, 2024, for the purpose of considering all […]