Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile, introduce the Family Rights and Responsibilities Act
House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, and Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, and have introduced legislation that explicitly lays out 12 fundamental rights of parents in Tennessee law. The Family Rights and Responsibilities Act, House Bill 2936/ Senate Bill 2749, protects parents’ fundamental rights and responsibilities to make education, health care, moral and religious […]
Registration opens for Carson-Newman Army ROTC Summer Basic Camp
Registration is now open for Carson-Newman University’s Army ROTC basic camp scheduled for this summer. Different than basic training, the summer camp allows participants to receive payment to attend, as well as six credit hours to Carson-Newman and an “A” for passing the course. The camp is designed for college students, typically between their sophomore […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Long Range Planning Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, March 9, 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 Courthouse at 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 9, 2024, for the purpose of […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Audit Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, April 2, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Audit Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Audit Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse 8:30 a.m., on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for the purpose of considering all matters as may […]
INVITATION TO BID – Accessibility Upgrades for the Justice Center
INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for “Accessibility Upgrades for the Justice Center” will be received by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department until 2:00 p.m., local time, on March 14, 2024, and then at said time opened in the Finance Department conference room. A pre-bid conference will be held on February 29, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. […]
Jefferson County Library Board Meeting, March 21, 2024
Jefferson County Library Board Will be Meeting Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library 3133 W. Old A. J. Hwy. Strawberry Plains, TN 37871 Opened to the Public
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Industrial Development Board (IDB) Meeting, March 8, 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, March 8, 2024 at 8:30 am at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Jury Room, 202 W. Main Street, Dandridge, TN […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Personnel Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee Meeting Postponed
Notice of Meeting Postponed 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”) scheduled for 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, has been postponed until a future date not yet determined. Terry Dockery, Chairman Jefferson County Tennessee
PUBLIC NOTICE – Conservation Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, March 4, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Conservation Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Conservation Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse at 5:00 p.m., on Monday, March 4, 2024, for the purpose of considering all matters […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Public Service Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, February 26, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Public Service Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Service Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open, and public session at the Jefferson County, Tennessee Courthouse at 5:00 p.m., on Monday, February 26, 2024, for the purpose of considering […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting, March 7, 2024
Notice of Meeting Board of School Commissioners Thursday, March 7, 2024 Historic Courthouse Work Session 5:30 PM with 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
INVITATION TO BID – Accessibility Upgrades for the Justice Center
INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for “Accessibility Upgrades for the Justice Center” will be received by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department until 2:00 p.m., local time, on March 14, 2024, and then at said time opened in the Finance Department conference room. A pre-bid conference will be held on February 29, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. […]
State of Tennessee: Carson-Newman “exceeds expectations” in latest Board of Education report
Carson-Newman University’s Education Department received news worth celebrating courtesy of the State of Tennessee. The Board of Education released its annual Educator Preparation Report Card this month. The report noted that Carson-Newman, along with nine other programs, in the state is considered to “exceed expectations.” Dr. Kim Hawkins, dean of Carson-Newman’s School of Education and […]
Join Honor Vote & Cast a Ballot During Early Voting & 2024 Elections to Thank Our Military Heroes
As the early voting period for the Presidential Preference Primary begins today, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminded all voters about an opportunity to honor Tennessee’s and our nation’s heroes through the Honor Vote program. Free and open to all registered voters in Tennessee, Honor Vote allows voters to dedicate their vote to anyone […]
Jefferson County League to include county-wide and district candidates in the March 5, 2024 primary
The League of Women Voters US voter information site, https://www.vote411.org has been updated by the Jefferson County League to include county-wide and district candidates in the March 5, 2024 primary. The League contacted every local candidate, offering the opportunity to be included on the site, which is a valuable resource for voters at every level of government. Early […]