PUBLIC NOTICE – Public Notice of Vacancy of Office, 8th District County Commissioner
Public Notice of Vacancy of Office 8th District County Commissioner The Jefferson County Commission will fill a vacancy in the Office of County Commissioner for the 8th District of Jefferson County, Tennessee at their regular scheduled meeting on September 15, 2025 to begin at 6:30P.M. Anyone interested in filling this vacancy must: Be at least […]
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 […]
MISSING BOATER RECOVERED ON DOUGLAS LAKE
The body of a missing boater has been recovered on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County. On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Yoser G. Rojas Valverde, 44, of Sevierville, went missing in the area of Indian Creek after entering the water from a pontoon boat. Witnesses report that he struggled to stay afloat, […]
Jefferson County Post Urges – Drive with Care – School Is Back in Session
A Message from the Jefferson County Post: Drive with Care—School Is Back in Session As summer fades and the school bells ring once again across Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Post urges all motorists to exercise heightened caution on our roads. With the return of students to classrooms, our streets are once again bustling with […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Outperforms U.S. Average
After several months of steady unemployment rates, newly released data for July reflects a slight change in Tennessee’s jobless rate, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July was 3.6%, an increase of one-tenth of a percentage point over June’s rate. One year ago, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners, August and September 2025 Meeting Dates
Notice of Meetings Board of School Commissioners Monday, August 25, 2025 Policy Committee 5:30 PM – Work Session 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse Thursday, August 28, 2025 Building & Maintenance Committee Meeting @ 6:00 PM Dandridge Elementary School Thursday, September 4, 2025 Business Meeting @ 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse Monday, September 22, 2025 Policy Committee 5:30 […]
Carson-Newman celebrated as one of nation’s most transfer-friendly universities
For the fifth consecutive year, Carson-Newman is recognized for its approach to aiding students wishing to transfer to the University. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society named Carson-Newman to its 2025 Transfer Honor Roll. The honor is in recognition of Carson-Newman’s “excellence in developing and supporting dynamic, innovative pathways for community college transfer students.” The Honor Roll is chosen from among the […]