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 […]
TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Return Scams
With Tax Day around the corner, the Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of scams related to tax returns. Scammers will try various tactics to get their hands on your money, including issuing fake communications claiming to be from legitimate agencies such as the IRS. These messages can arrive in the form […]
Johns Hopkins Principles Coalition Announces 2023 Quarter 4 Award Winners – Jefferson County, Tennessee and Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The Principles coalition is excited to announce the recipients of the Award for Excellence in the Application of the Opioid Litigation Principles for the 4th Quarter of 2023: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin and Jefferson County, Tennessee. These quarterly awards are based on a set of evidence-based guidelines developed by faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, […]
Dandridge in Full Bloom: Don’t Miss the Spectacular East Tennessee Spring Home and Garden Show! – April 13th & 14th, 2024
Dive into a world of vibrant blossoms and innovative home improvements as the much anticipated Spring Home and Garden Show prepares to enchant visitors with the latest trends and expert insights. From April 13th to April 14th, the Field of Dreams Activity Center in Dandridge, TN will be transformed into a haven for all things […]
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County High School Culinary Arts Renovation Project
Invitation To Bid: The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the Jefferson County High School Culinary Arts Renovation Project. Bidders must obtain Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents from the Lewis Group Architects, 6512 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919, Telephone 865-584-5000. All documents will be made available electronically by […]
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 April 11, 2024, and then at said time opened in the Finance Department conference room. A pre-bid conference will be held on April 4, 2024 at 1:00pm at […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Special Called Meeting, April 11, 2024
Notice of Special Called Meeting Board of School Commissioners Thursday, April 11, 2024 Historic Courthouse @ 5:30PM PURPOSE OF THE MEETING: Approval of the 2024-2025 School Budget 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
ETDD Communities Receive $2,339, 370 in funding from CDBG Grants
Congratulations to the following ETDD communities who received a cumulative $2,339,370 in funding from CDBG grants: Caryville New Market Madisonville Hamblen County Roane County ETDD staff has started working with the following communities for CDBG grants due in April. Sweetwater Union County New Tazewell Tazewell Parrottsville Harrogate Scott County ETDD staff is waiting on the approval of the […]
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released a statement following U.S. Postmaster General Louis Dejoy’s announcement on changes to mail operations
Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released a statement following U.S. Postmaster General Louis Dejoy’s announcement on changes to mail operations at the Knoxville Processing Facility following a Mail Processing Facility Review: “I appreciate Postmaster General DeJoy taking my call last week and listening to my concerns about the possible relocation of local distribution operations. I’m glad to see USPS […]
Boy Scouts of America Partners with Nobody Trashes Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is once again expanding its youth group partnerships. All six Boy Scouts of America councils serving Tennessee have joined with Nobody Trashes Tennessee to offer scouts the opportunity to earn a Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch. Boy Scouts of all ages have multiple ways to earn the […]
Tennessee Students Encouraged to Complete the FAFSA During “Finish the FAFSA Week,” April 1 – 5, 2024
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has designated April 1-5, 2024, as “Finish the FAFSA Week.” This initiative urges all high school seniors and their families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before May 15 to maintain eligibility for up to two years of tuition-free college through the Tennessee Promise program. Completing the […]
Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Hamblen, Lincoln, Rutherford Counties Saturday April 6
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Hamblen, Lincoln, and Rutherford counties on Saturday, April 6. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals and more – to a designated drop-off location. A person does not need […]