Jefferson County Clerk Frank C. Herndon – County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT) Outstanding County Clerk of the year for 2022
The County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT) is pleased to announce that Jefferson County Clerk Frank C. Herndon has been selected as the Outstanding County Clerk of the year for 2022 at COAT’s annual convention. Mr. Herndon was selected from a pool of 95 county clerks in the state. COAT Executive Director, Rodney Archer said, […]
Online Survey for US 11E Corridor Study
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in partnership with Jefferson City launched an online survey for US 11E corridor study. This survey is available online now at https://metroquestsurvey.com/cy96g. If you would prefer to take the survey on paper, you may request a copy by calling Lakeway Area Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (LAMTPO) at (423) 581-6277. You […]
Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), January Meeting
When the members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), arrived at their meeting on January 14, they were greeted with shiny, red apples on lacy, white doilies for each person. The meeting was to be a long one while the members completed the online questionnaires for […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Budget Committee and Conservation Committee Meeting Dates
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN to all Nomination Committee Members, Budget Committee members, County Commissioners, Jefferson County Residents, and all others who may be interested that the following meetings have been set. Budget Committee: March 13, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. Budget Committee: April 10, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. Budget Committee: May 1, 2023 at […]
Boat and Motor For Sale – 14ft. Aluminum Mirro Craft Fisherman, Evenrude & Trailer
Boat, Motor & Trailer For Sale For sale 14 ft Aluminum Mirro Craft Fisherman model 40 hp Evinrude Etec electric start with trailer fish locator $3,500 obo call 630-777-1518 Dandridge Tn.
Jefferson County Honors Stanley Wilder and Tommy Love With Resolution
Two distinguished residents of Jefferson County were recognized posthumously during the quarterly meeting of the Jefferson County Commission. Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts read Honorary Resolutions for Stanley Wilder and Tommy Love aloud to the public and sitting commissioners. Both Mr. Wilder and Mr. Love were represented by family members who accepted a copy of […]
County Positions To Pay Off Debt To Thwart Property Tax Increase
Jefferson County is positioning itself to pay off debt that would likely necessitate a significant property tax increase inside the next ten years if left unchecked. During the first quarterly meeting of 2023, the Jefferson County Commission approved a motion from the budget committee to use excess funds in the Debt Service account to pay […]
Tennessee Joins DOJ in Filing Complaint against Google Regarding Harmful Advertising Practices
Nashville- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today he joined the Department of Justice and seven state attorneys general in filing a civil antitrust suit against Google. The complaint alleges Google has monopolized multiple key digital advertising technologies, collectively referred to as the “ad tech stack.” Website publishers and advertisers depend on this technology to […]
Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Opportunities Continue to Strengthen Tennessee’s Educator Pipeline
Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced additional registered teacher occupation programs are now available for aspiring educators through Tennessee’s Grow Your Own (GYO) initiative—immediately expanding opportunity to train future teachers and strengthening the teacher pipeline in Tennessee. To further strengthen the state’s educator pipeline, two additional educator preparation providers (EPPs) – the University of Memphis and Arete Memphis […]
Gov. Lee Delivers Second Inaugural Speech – ‘Tennessee: Leading the Nation’
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee addressed Tennesseans during his second inauguration at 11 a.m. CT on Legislative Plaza. His remarks as prepared for delivery are below: Thank you to every person here – for being here today to celebrate our great state and her rich history. Lt. Governor McNally, Speaker Sexton, members of the General […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County Schools’ Mental Health Provider Advertising “Affirming Therapy for All LGBTQ+ Clients”
A local grassroots organization was surprised to learn that Jefferson County, Tennessee Schools made a contract with a Nashville-based mental health provider to place at least ten clinical practitioners in Jefferson County Schools, serving kindergarten to 12th grade. Jefferson County Director of Schools signed a $100,000.00 agreement with Allied Behavioral Health Solutions (Allied) on September […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting, February 2, 2023
NOTICE OF MEETING Board of School Commissioners Thursday, February 2, 2023 Historic Courthouse Work Session 5:30pm with the Business Session to follow. Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director Jefferson County Schools
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Policy Committee Meeting, February 2, 2023
NOTICE OF MEETING Board of School Commissioners -Policy Committee Thursday, February 2, 2023 4:30 pm Historic Courthouse Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director Jefferson County Schools
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Files Amicus Brief in Opposition to VA’s New Abortion Rule
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today he joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the Western District of Texas in the case of Carter v. McDonough. In September 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reversed long-standing agency practice and adopted an interim final rule that purports to authorize […]
TDMHSAS Celebrates Successful Launch of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is releasing new data showing the response to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the state. The three-digit number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched in mid-July 2022 after two years of planning, preparation, and expansion. In Tennessee, that included distributing about […]
Farmers Can Buy More Tax Free in 2023
The Tennessee Department of Revenue and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture remind farmers, timber harvesters, and nursery operators that they can buy more items tax-free in 2023. Under a new state law taking effect January 1, 2023, qualified farmers and nursery operators may purchase building material, fencing material, warranties, and most other items of tangible […]