Tennessee Promise Application Deadline Extended to May 31 Due to Extraordinary FAFSA Issues
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced today the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline for the Tennessee Promise scholarship program will be extended to Friday, May 31. The new deadline provides high school seniors and their families additional time to complete their FAFSA and remain eligible for the state’s tuition-free higher education program. […]
Carson-Newman Commencement celebrates graduates, Robert Reedy Bryan Society inductees
Carson-Newman University announced four inductees into the third class of the Robert Reedy Bryan Society. The recognition took place during C-N’s May 3 Spring Undergraduate Commencement, which awarded degrees to 288 graduates and featured The Honorable Phil Roe, who gave the commencement address. Those inducted into the Robert Reedy Bryan Society were The Honorable Jeanette […]
VITAL POLICY – Opinion – Tourism, a Gift to Jefferson County, Tennessee and It’s Economy, an Economic Resource Worthy of Encouragement
Jefferson County, Tennessee has a gift that few other places in our state have. That gift is a combination of natural beauty, proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a rich history that dates to the beginning of our nation, and wonderful friendly residents. If you were to pinpoint a place on the map […]
A Heartfelt Thank You to Teachers and Educators
As we celebrate National Teacher Day on May 7, 2024, and observe National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6-10, 2024, we extend our deepest gratitude to all the dedicated teachers and educators in Jefferson County. Your commitment to shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning does not go unnoticed. You are the unsung […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – County Commission Of Jefferson County, Tennessee Special Called Meeting, May 13, 2024
Notice of Special Called Meeting of the County Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee(the “County”) will meet in a special called, open and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 13, 2024, for the purpose of considering […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Sanitation Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, May 13, 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, May 13, 2024, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Opioid Board of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, May 7, 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, May 7, 2024, for the purpose of considering all matters […]
Kara Campbell of Jefferson Elementary Serves On Tennessee Distinguished Educator Council Financial Literacy Commission
As educators in your community, we see more than concerns in the classroom. We see families struggling to live month to month. We see people going into debt over emergencies because they simply don’t have enough saved to help them recover. Most importantly, we see the stress financial strains put on families. Financial stability begins […]
AAP Offers Resources for Parents on the Many Health Benefits of Immunization for their Babies
Introducing a new baby to your home, whether as a new parent or as part of a growing family, can be challenging. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is helping new parents learn the facts about vaccines with a new, completely free set of video courses for parents. “Having a baby is a wonderful, life-changing event. […]
Updates on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a disease that is highly contagious and often deadly in poultry, caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5) and A (H7) viruses; it is also known as bird or avian flu. HPAI viruses can be transmitted by wild birds to domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. […]
Tennessee Leads Lawsuit against EEOC’s Illegal Federal Overreach
On Thursday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, alongside Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, led a coalition of 17 States in suing the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over its new rule mandating workplace abortion accommodations through an illegal interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022 (PWFA). “Congress passed the bipartisan Pregnant Workers […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Industrial Development Board (IDB) Meeting, May 3, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Members and residents of Jefferson County, TN, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Industrial Development Board (IDB) will meet Friday, May 3, 2024 at 8:30 am at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Jury Room, 202 W. Main Street, Dandridge, TN […]
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, […]