PUBLIC NOTICE – Urban Growth Boundary Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee, February 22, 2024
Notice of Meeting of the Urban Growth Boundary Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Urban Growth Boundary Meeting 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 Thursday, February 22, 2024, for the purpose of […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Personnel Committee Meeting of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, February 27, 2024
Notice of Meeting 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”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse at 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, for the purpose of considering all […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Sanitation Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee Meeting, March 11, 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, March 11, 2024, […]
INVITATION TO BID – Accessibility Upgrades for Finance & County Annex Buildings
INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for “Accessibility Upgrades for Finance & County Annex Buildings” will be received by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department until 2:00 p.m., local time, on February 29, 2024, and then at said time opened in the Finance Department conference room. A pre-bid conference will be held on February 15, 2024, at […]
The Princeton Review: Carson-Newman program “one of nation’s best”
Carson-Newman University’s online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner program (MSN-FNP) is one of the best in the in the nation according to The Princeton Review’s 2024 listing. Carson-Newman was one of only five institutions in Tennessee to make the “Best Online Nursing School Master’s Program” list. “It is always an honor to have our programs and faculty recognized,” said Dr. Lana […]
Cost Share Funding Available for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces the third round of funding for the Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost share program. FARM will provide financial assistance to agricultural, food, forestry, and nonprofit agricultural entities in Tennessee. “Tennessee’s Financial Stimulus Accountability Group allocated funds to invigorate rural economies and fuel the state’s overall […]
Tennessee Needs at Least $68 Billion Worth of Public Infrastructure Improvements
Tennessee needs at least $68 billion worth of public infrastructure improvements during the five-year period of July 2022 to June 2027—a $5 billion (9%) increase from the year before—according to a new report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). Health, Safety, and Welfare infrastructure needs increased by $2 billion—37% of the overall […]
Tennessee Higher Education Commission Announces Delay in Release of FAFSA Records by U.S. Department of Education
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) reports that students considering college can expect a delay in FAFSA processing. The U.S. Department of Education has informed stakeholders that records for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will not be released to institutions until mid-March. While the FAFSA typically launches in October on StudentAid.gov, […]
Rep. Burchett introduces bill to prevent school grants from being distributed based on political ideology
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced H.R. 7309, the Building Lasting Opportunities for Community K-12 (BLOCK) Act. The BLOCK Act would replace the U.S. Department of Education’s formula grants with a system that would require the Department of Education to provide each state with a block grant in the amount they received the previous year. This system would prevent […]
CPI for all items rose 0.3% in January
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.1 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter continued to rise […]
INVITATION TO BID – Accessibility Upgrades for Finance & County Annex Buildings
INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for “Accessibility Upgrades for Finance & County Annex Buildings” will be received by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department until 2:00 p.m., local time, on February 29, 2024, and then at said time opened in the Finance Department conference room. A pre-bid conference will be held on February 15, 2024, at […]
INVITATION TO BID – Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural & Engineering Services.
Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural & Engineering Services. Jefferson County Schools (JCS) in Tennessee is requesting Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural & Engineering (A/E) services for an addition to Talbot Elementary School. JCS intends to enter into a design agreement with a qualified firm experienced in delivering similar projects for municipalities, schools, or other government […]
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese
Recalled Food Cheeses, crema, and yogurt made by Rizo-López Foods On February 6, 2024, Rizo-López Foods recalled all cheeses and other dairy products made in their facility. Products were sold nationwide under these brands and at deli counters: Campesino Casa Cardenas Don Francisco Dos Ranchitos El Huache Food City La Ordena Rio Grande Rizo Bros San Carlos […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Long Range Planning Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, February 27, 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 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, for the purpose of […]
Tennessee Sues NCAA Challenging Its NIL-Recruiting Ban
On Wednesday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with Virginia, sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for violating federal antitrust laws with its anticompetitive restrictions on the ability of current and future student-athletes to benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). These anticompetitive restrictions violate the Sherman Act, harm current and future student-athletes […]