Tennessee Tourism Breaks $30B in Visitor Spending in 2023, Creating a Record Tax Benefit for Tennesseans
Tennessee tourism generated a record $30.6 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 144 million visitors to the state in 2023, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Tennessee’s direct visitor spending increased 6.2% in 2023. This follows two consecutive years of double-digit growth, driving Tennessee to […]
Local Health Departments Focus on Human Trafficking with Red Sand Project
The East Tennessee Regional Health Office of the Tennessee Department of Health and Local Health Departments in the are focusing on Human Trafficking as a major public health concern and hosting local Red Sand Project installations across the region to raise awareness. A Red Sand Project installation is an event where participants pour red sand […]
CDC Data Shows Over 70 Million U.S. Adults Reported Having a Disability
The CDC has released the annual update to the Disability and Health Data System (DHDS), providing quick and easy online access to state-level health data on adults with disabilities. The latest data, from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), reveal that more than 1 in 4—over 70 million—adults in the United States reported […]
TDH Urges Measures To Prevent Tick and Mosquito-Borne Diseases
As Tennesseans enjoy outdoor activities this summer, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds everyone to take simple and preventive steps to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases. ‘’Many of us are spending more time outdoors which is good for everyone, but it’s also important to take steps to protect yourself from tick and mosquito bites,’’ said […]
INVITATION TO BID – Class III Solid Waste Disposal Services” for the JC Sanitation & Landfill
Invitation to Bid The Jefferson County (JC) Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for “Class III Solid Waste Disposal Services” for the JC Sanitation & Landfill. Will need to be capable of disposing approximately 450 tons of Class III waste per month for approximately six (6) months to one (1) year. A 50-mile round […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Steel Warehouse Expansion into Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Steel Warehouse officials announced today the company’s plans to expand in Jefferson City, locating in and retrofitting the former Footwear Industries of Tennessee building. The project plans to create more than 70 new jobs with an […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Opioid Board of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, July 23, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Opioid Board of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Opioid Board of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open, and public session at the Jefferson County, Tennessee Courthouse at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, for the purpose of considering all matters […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Long Range Planning Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, July 25, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Long Range Planning Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Long Range Planning Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open, and public session at the Jefferson County, Tennessee Courthouse at 8:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 25, 2024, for the purpose […]
Payroll employment increases by 206,000 in June; unemployment rate changes little at 4.1%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 206,000 in June, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in government, health care, social assistance, and construction. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey measures labor force status, including unemployment, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting, July 18, 2024
Notice of Meeting Board of School Commissioners Thursday, July 18, 2024 Historic Courthouse Work Session @ 5:30PM – Business Session to follow. 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
Jefferson County, TN VSO Job Announcement
This is a full-time position including benefits. Successful candidate will act as the lead representative on all US military veterans’ activities within Jefferson County, and will represent county veterans for actions within the Veterans Administration systems. Applicant must be an honorably discharged veteran; preference given to a disabled veteran already familiar with the VA system. […]
New Property Tax Rate Takes Effect Today
Jefferson County enters a new fiscal year, as June turns into July. As of the first day of July, 2024, the new property tax rate will be $1.43. After recapitulation numbers were received from the state, Jefferson County property tax payers were sitting at a $1.34 property tax rate. The adjustment came in late last […]