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 […]
U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive on Florida Warrant for Sexual Battery on a Minor
David G. Jolley, United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Tennessee, announces the arrest of Eleazar Briones-Vega for Capital Sexual Battery on a Minor. Briones-Vega was wanted out of Sarasota County, Florida by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. On the morning of August 28, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Greeneville office received information […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – CANCELLED – Public Records Commission Of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, September 16, 2025
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED Notice of Meeting of the Public Records Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Records Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee will meet in regular, open, and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse located at 202 W Main St. Dandridge, TN 37725 on September […]
INVITATION TO BID: Jefferson County Courthouse Exterior Painting
Invitation to Bid: Jefferson County Courthouse Exterior Painting Jefferson County Purchasing Dept. will be accepting sealed bids for the “Jefferson County Courthouse Exterior Painting”. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on September 4, 2025, at 10:00am ET at the courthouse. Full details of the bid, pre-bid meeting, specs, scope, and required documents can be found […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Public Service Committee Meeting and Agenda, September 2, 2025
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9:00AM AGENDA Voting Members Ex-Officio/ Non – Voting Members Commissioner Janet Norton, Chair County Mayor – Mark Potts Commissioner A. J. Walker Commissioner Randy Bales, Vice Commissioner Katie Huffaker, Secretary Commissioner Sammy Solomon I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PRAYER IV. […]
Secretary of State Hargett, Sen. Seal, Rep. Faison, & Rep. Farmer Present $218,316 in TOP, Tech, & Construction Grants to Jefferson County Libraries
Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Sen. Jessie Seal, State Rep. Jeremy Faison, and State Rep. Andrew Farmer today presented Jefferson County libraries with Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP), Technology, and Construction Grants totaling $218,316. The Jefferson City Library received $3,140 in TOP and $8,962 in Technology Grant funding totaling $12,102 for improved wireless […]
President Donald J. Trump Protects the American Flag from Desecration
White House-Washington, DC, USA – August 25, 2025 COMBATING FLAG DESECRATION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to restore respect, pride, and sanctity to the American flag and prosecute those who desecrate this symbol of our freedom, identity, and strength to the fullest extent permissible. The Order directs the Attorney General to vigorously […]
2025 Labor Day Marks Final Major Summer Holiday Boating Weekend
The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2025 summer boating season, is Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding all Tennesseans and its visitors to wear life jackets and boat in a safe and responsible manner. The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an […]
TDOT Announces No Lane Closures for Labor Day Holiday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity at noon on Friday, August 29, until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the Labor Day […]
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library Basic Technology Classes
“Tech Help Thursdays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm”. Parrott-Wood Memorial Library (3133 W. Old A.J. Hwy., Strawberry Plains, TN) is happy to announce Basic Technology Classes. They will have someone available to help with your phone, tablet, or laptop. They can assist with setting up accounts, basic email functions, customizing features on your phone, printing files, editing […]
Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s SafeTN App and Suspicious Activity Reporting Tools Enhance School Safety
As another school year gets underway, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is reminding students, faculty, parents and the public about their SafeTN app and announcing additional ways Tennesseans can report threats directly to the Office of Homeland Security Threat Assessment Center. “School security is a team effort, and we need Tennesseans to be […]
Seasonal Changes Impact County Unemployment Rates
The school break and other seasonal changes in employment contributed to an increase in unemployment rates in most Tennessee counties in July, according to new data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). While the statewide rate is adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment, county rates are not. Unemployment […]
Tennessee’s 2025 Free Hunting Day Set for August 23
Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 23, which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an annual event provided by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The […]
Boating Safety Course Offered, September 6, 2025
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will present the BOAT AMERICA recreational boating safety course on Saturday, September 6th, at Carson-Newman University, 1645 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City, TN, 37760, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Taught by experienced, certified Coast Guard Auxiliarists, you will learn how to prepare, operate, and navigate your boat safely on […]