Mayer Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County School Board
Dawn Mayer announces her candidacy for Jefferson County School Board District 4, which covers the White Pine and Baneberry area. She is a pro-family candidate that believes in transparency, academic fundamentals, and fiscal responsibility. As a tax-paying citizen and parent of two children attending Jefferson County schools, she wants parents to have a voice in […]
Hardy Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County School Board
Paul Hardy announces his candidacy for Jefferson County School Board. Paul is a resident of Strawberry Plains and is the father of two recent Jefferson County High School graduates and one that attends Patriot Academy. He considers himself as a Christian conservative and attends The Avenue Church in Morristown. Paul has coached basketball and baseball […]
Jefferson County 4-H Patriot Shooters To Host Annual Dinner and Auction, May 13, 2023
Mark your calendars! The Jefferson County 4-H Patriot Shooters will host their annual dinner and auction at the Patriot Academy on May 13th, 2023 at 6 pm. The meal will consist of BBQ and sides. Tickets will be available in advance and at the door. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Health Council Meeting, May 16, 2023
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Date: May 1, 2023 From: State of Tennessee, Department of Health Jefferson County Health Department Name of Board: Jefferson County Health Council Date of Meeting: May 16, 2023 Time: Noon Place: In Person, Jefferson County Health Department, Conference Room 931 Industrial Park Road, Dandridge, Tennessee Contact Person: Jeanne Beffrey, Health Educator Jefferson County […]
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03) reintroduced the Access Business Credit Act
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03) reintroduced the Access Business Credit Act. This bill would create a new incentive program that would empower community banks to lend to small businesses by easing their tax burden. “East Tennessee is full of family-owned small businesses that keep the state running,” said Rep. Burchett. “Government should create an environment that spurs […]
Morristown Police Department continues to ask for the public’s help identifying the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting
The Morristown Police Department continues to ask for the public’s help in identifying the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting in Morristown early Saturday morning. Police are asking anyone that may have come into contact with the pictured vehicle, a white 2005 Pontiac Vibe, Friday night into Saturday morning to contact investigators immediately. This […]
Reps. Andrew Farmer and Dale Carr secure $2 million for Kodak Fire Hall
State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, and State Rep. Dale Carr, R-Sevierville today announced he has secured $2 million in state funding for Sevier County to build a new fire station in Kodak. The new fire station will be near Interstate 40 and State Route 66 interchange. The area is considered the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “Our […]
Four announce retirements from Carson-Newman
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Four Carson-Newman faculty and staff members announced retirements this spring. The group, which was honored during a special campus reception, represents 111 years of combined service to the University. Those retiring are: Lynda Hill, assistant registrar – 39 years Phyllis Hoover, global education coordinator for International Services – 25 years Dr. Susan O’Dell Underwood, professor […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson Alliance Meeting, May 31, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN to all Jefferson Alliance members, Jefferson County residents, and all others who may be interested that there will be a Jefferson Alliance meeting on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. This meeting will be held in the Jefferson City Fire Department Training Room located at 104 City Center […]
Hog Heaven’s Annual Youth Shoot
Over 260 athletes from East and Middle TN along with 2 teams from KY participated. After the smoke cleared, four Patriot Shooter squads walked away with team honors and three individuals were the top shooter in their division. The five top Rookie shooters were Cora Cox, Nash Underwood, Reese Bennett, Sully Jones, and Jackson Nelms […]
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County High School Baseball Netting
Advertisement for Bid The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for baseball netting in the outfield at Jefferson County High School. Sealed proposals should either be mailed to the Jefferson County Finance Department to the attention of Finance Director Jessica Elder, at PO Box 1749, Dandridge, TN 37725 or dropped off at […]
Tennessee General Assembly Passes Tennessee Works Tax Act
The Tennessee General Assembly has approved more than $400 million in tax cuts for Tennessee families and businesses through the Tennessee Works Tax Act, marking one of the largest tax cuts in Tennessee history and supporting future economic growth. “Decades of smart fiscal stewardship have enabled Tennessee to maintain a balanced budget while cutting taxes […]
Unemployment Rates Drop in All But One Tennessee County
NASHVILLE – The Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) released new data that showed unemployment rates improved in nearly every county across Tennessee in March 2023. Ninety-four of Tennessee’s 95 counties experienced a decrease in unemployment during March. Only one county saw an uptick in its jobless number and that was Meigs County, where the […]
Morristown Police Department Asking Public For Information Related To Homicide Saturday Morning
The Morristown Police Department is asking the public for information relating to a homicide that occurred early April 29 in the morning in north Morristown. Police were dispatched to Five Point Mobile Home Park on Brights Pike Road shortly before 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning after 911 callers reported hearing gunshots in the area. Officers discovered […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Public Library System Board of Trustees Meeting, May 11, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson County Public Library System Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Jefferson City Public Library located at 108 City Center Drive, Jefferson City, TN, 37760.
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Long Range Planning Committee Meeting, May 5, 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 meeting has been set. Long Range Planning Committee Meeting: May 5, 2023 @ 3:00 P.M. All meetings will be held in the Jefferson County Historic Courthouse. Located […]