PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals and Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission Meeting, August 22, 2023
MEETING NOTICE JEFFERSON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 22, 2023 A meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the courthouse in Dandridge. The meeting of the Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission will immediately follow. BZA AGENDA I. Call to Order II. […]
INVITATION TO BID – Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the Jefferson County Hight Schools (JCHS) Auditorium Smoke Vent Installation
Invitation to Bid: The Jefferson County Finance Department will be accepting Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the Jefferson County Hight Schools (JCHS) Auditorium Smoke Vent Installation. Sealed proposals must be 1) submitted in a sealed envelope; 2) envelope must be clearly marked “JCHS Auditorium Smoke Vent Installation.” Sealed proposals should be either mailed to the […]
INVITATION TO BID – Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Purchase of up to two (2) Ambulances for the Jefferson County EMS
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Purchase of up to two (2) Ambulances for the Jefferson County EMS. Sealed proposals must be 1) submitted in a sealed envelope; 2) envelope must be clearly marked “JC EMS Ambulances”. Sealed proposals should be either mailed to […]
Jefferson County Republican Party Executive Committee Request Jefferson County Schools End Business Relationship With Allied
Jefferson County, Tennessee School System employs a third-party mental health provider, Allied Behavioral Health Solutions (Allied), a business relationship that started in 2019 according to records obtained under Tennessee’s Open Records Act. Under the terms of a contract that was renewed on July 17, 2023, by the director of Jefferson County schools, Allied’s executive director, […]
Jefferson County School District Asked To Be On Panel At Southeast Safety Summit
The Jefferson County School District was recently highlighted for their work in school safety at the Southeast Safety Summit sponsored by Safe and Sound Schools held in Gatlinburg, TN July 26-28, 2023. Jefferson County Schools participated in a panel discussion moderated by TN Department of Education Safety Mentor, Mandy Schneitman regarding their success in conducting […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce up to $185 Million in Grants to Expand Broadband Access in Tennessee
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the department will offer up to $185 million in grants to expand internet access in Tennessee. Starting in September 2023, TNECD will provide grants allocated through the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group to expand broadband access in Tennessee’s underserved and […]
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Grant Funding for Jefferson County Public Library System to Increase Technology Accessibility
Senator Frank Niceley, Representative Jeremy Faison, Representative Andrew Farmer and Secretary of State Tre Hargett announce the Jefferson County Public Library System will receive Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grants. “Libraries provide so many important resources that help our citizens learn and grow together,” said Sen. Niceley. “These grants will further our efforts to provide […]
TML Awards Ceremony Honors Morristown Landing
Earlier this month, the City of Morristown was notified by the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) that they were selected as the recipient of the “Excellence in Recreation Facilities Award”. This week, City staff and Council members attended the TML 83rd Annual Conference in Nashville at which they were honored during the event ceremony and presented […]
Rep. Diana Harshbarger Introduces Innovative Cognitive Care for Veterans Act
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, joined by Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX), introduced the Innovative Cognitive Care for Veterans Act. This legislation will direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a pilot program that increases access to innovative cognitive care in partnership with private organizations. With recent studies forecasting increases in cognitive impairments among veterans in […]
Dandridge Memorial Library is hosting beginner and advanced computer classes
COMPUTER CLASSES: Dandridge Memorial Library is hosting beginner and advanced computer classes. The first two sessions are Computer 101 on Saturday August 12 from 11am-12pm and Computer Hardware on Saturday August 26 from 11am-12pm. Additional classes are scheduled over the coming months. Classes are free but registration is required. Please register in advance and let the […]
Science, Hardware Launch on NASA’s Northrop Grumman Cargo Mission
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station with more than 8,200 pounds of NASA science investigations and cargo after launching at 8:31 p.m. EDT Tuesday from the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website will provide live coverage of the […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Long Range Planning Committee Meeting, August 3, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN to all Long Range Planning Committee Members, County Commissioners, Jefferson County Residents, and all others who may be interested that the following meetings have been set. Long Range Planning Committee Meeting: August 3, 2023 @ 8:00 A.M. All meetings will be held in the Jefferson County Historic Courthouse. Located […]
Today Possibly Hottest Day Of The Year – Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness
Stay Cool Wear Appropriate Clothing: Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Stay Cool Indoors: Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library—even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call […]
New On Our Sleeves® survey highlights top stressors as students prepare to head back to school
Preparing to head back to school can be a time of many emotions, from excitement to nerves. But for children who found the previous school year to be challenging, it can be an especially stressful experience. In a new national survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of The On Our Sleeves Movement for […]