Director of Schools Releases Statement Regarding TN House Bill 1202
Jefferson County, Tennessee Director of Schools – I am releasing the following statement on the below TN House Bill 1202. Once signed into law. Jefferson County Schools will not immediately change any policy or procedure allowing staff to begin carrying a gun this school year. I will have discussions concerning policy and procedure of employees […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Budget Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Special Called Meeting, April 29, May 13, and May 20, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Budget Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Budget Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in a special, open, and public session at the Jefferson County, Tennessee Courthouse at 5:30 p.m., three dates as scheduled on Monday – April 29, May 13, […]
Jefferson County Commission Rejects Proposed Wheel Tax
The Jefferson County Commission faced a crucial decision regarding a proposed wheel tax during its meeting on April 15, 2024. The tax, which had previously contributed approximately 0.08 cents to the budget in past cycles, was up for consideration once again. Budget Committee Chairman Scarlett revived the issue by proposing a $30 wheel tax, stipulating […]
Resurfacing work upcoming on US 129 “The Dragon”
Motorists traveling on US 129 “The Dragon” in Blount County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic. Beginning on Monday, April 22, crews will begin posting signage and mobilizing equipment for upcoming resurfacing activities between Tabcat Creek and the Tennessee/North Carolina state line on US 129 “The […]
Tennessee Unemployment Numbers Trend Down in March
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate dropped for the second consecutive month in March, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The seasonally adjusted rate for the month came in at 3.2%, 0.1 of a percentage point lower than February’s rate of 3.3%. Tennessee’s all-time low unemployment rate is 3.1%, which […]
Jefferson City Public Library May Event Schedule
Storytime Tuesdays, 10.30 am – Homeschool Story Time, Stories, songs, crafts, and games geared toward homeschoolers ages 5-10! Wednesdays, 10:30 am – Storytime, Go! Join us for stories, songs, and crafts designed to promote children’s early literacy skills. Geared towards children 3-5. Thursdays, 10:30 am – Little Listeners A storytime for babies and toddlers to […]
TN AG Skrmetti Joins Coalition Demanding EPA End Its Racially Discriminatory Practices
On Tuesday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a 23-state coalition demanding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) modify existing regulations in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These regulations consider “disparate impacts” to forward race-conscious “environmental justice” initiatives. “Federal agencies continue to pursue rules that treat people differently based solely on the color of their […]
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library Celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, April 26, 2024
The Friends of the Parrott-Wood Memorial Library and Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Cordially invite you to help us celebrate several accomplishments and continuing projects including the new library sign, the planting of the redbud tree dedicated to America’s 250th anniversary, the Never Forget Garden, the beautiful table and […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting, May 2, 2024
Notice of Meeting Board of School Commissioners Thursday, May 2, 2024 Historic Courthouse @ 5:30PM This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 442 of the public acts of Tennessee for 1974. Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director Jefferson County Schools
TDOT Reminds Motorists to Work with Us – Move Over, Slow Down During National Work Zone Awareness Week April 15-19
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states across the nation to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-19) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. […]
Tennessee’s 2024 Spring Turkey Hunting Season Opens April 13
Tennessee’s statewide spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 13 and continues through Sunday, May 26. According to Roger Shields, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Wild Turkey Program Coordinator, hunter success may depend on what area of the state you will be hunting. “I think with the early spring we appear to be having, we […]
TDH Investigating Cases of Botulism-Like Illness Following Cosmetic Injections
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and multiple other states to investigate botulism-like illness after reported botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes. Joint investigations have identified concerns about use of counterfeit products or products with unclear origin administered in […]
TDOT Announces West Knoxville Corridor Strategy
To find solutions to congestion issues in and around Knoxville, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced its Comprehensive Strategy for the I-40/I-75 Corridor in Loudon and Knox Counties. TDOT’s 10-Year Plan, released in December, identifies funding for the interchange at I-40 and Watt Road, Improvements to the I-40/I-75 corridor, and preliminary engineering of the […]