Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.6%
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady in December at 3.6%, eight-tenths of a percentage point below the national rate, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from the previous month. The rate was also 3.6% in November. A year ago, […]
Current Activation Status is: Level 3- State of Emergency
The Governor or the Governor’s designee under TCA 58-2-107 may declare a state of emergency by executive order or proclamation, or by activation of the Tennessee Emergency Management Plan (TEMP). This law allows the Governor to assume direct operational control over all or any part of the emergency management functions within the state. The TEMP […]
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County Correctional Facility Fire Smoke Detector Replacement
Invitation to Bid: Jefferson County Correctional Facility Fire Smoke Detector Replacement The Jefferson County Purchasing Dept. will be accepting sealed bids for the “Jefferson County Correctional Facility (Jail) Fire Smoke Detector Replacement”. A Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held on January 26, 2026, at 10:00am ET at 765 Justice Center Drive Dandridge, TN 37725 Pre-Registration […]
County Commission First Meeting of 2026
The Jefferson County Commission held their first meeting of 2026 on January 20th in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Lowe, Norton and Patterson. Public hearings were held on three zoning issues with only Resolution 2026-01 garnering public comment. This resolution concerned property on Harrison Road in White Pine which […]
Mayor Potts – Local Fire & Rescue Departments To Receive $465,000 CDBG Grant for Turn-Out Gear
Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts recently met with the Jefferson County Fire and Rescue Association to announce the the County is the recipient of the Community Development Block Grant. The proceeds from this grant will be spread evenly among the local fire departments and rescue squad for turnout gear. According to Mayor Potts, Jefferson County […]
Three UT Horse Management Field Days Scheduled for February
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is planning three in-person field days in February focused on horse management. The 11th annual Horse Management Field Days will be held regionally across Tennessee, featuring presentations and educational material on a variety of equine-specific topics. “The Horse Management Field Days are always great events for equine owners to learn hands-on skills […]
Harshbarger, Lee Re-Introduce Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Terminally Ill Americans
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) re-introduced the Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act in the House and Senate respectively, which would remove the burdensome waiting period for terminally ill patients’ access to their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program benefits. Americans who are unable to work due to a terminal illness qualify […]
Carson-Newman nursing graduates celebrate 100% NCLEX pass rate
In their first attempt, 100% of Carson-Newman University’s 2025 nursing graduates passed National Council Licensing Examinations (NCLEX). The test, a mandatory examination for licensure as a registered nurse, is designed in part to assure the public of a nurse’s ability to provide quality care. Dr. Lana Spence, Carson-Newman dean of the College of Health Sciences, […]
Milestone 70 Percent 5-Year Survival Rate for all Cancers Combined; Largest Gains for Advanced and Fatal Cancers
The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2026, the organization’s annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new findings show, for the first time, the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined reached 70% for people diagnosed during 2015-2021 in the United States. Survival gains since the mid-1990s are especially notable for people diagnosed with more fatal cancers, such as myeloma (from 32% to 62%), liver cancer (7% to 22%), and lung cancer (15% […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for Creating a Child-Friendly Digital World
The AAP offers recommendations for pediatricians, families, digital companies and policy makers to make the digital ecosystem a healthier, safer place for children. ITASCA, IL—Today’s children experience the rapidly expanding digital world even before they can grasp an electronic tablet. Digital media is everywhere, as phones, tablets, TVs, apps, games and interactive assistants are woven […]
End Of Penny Production – Sales and Use Tax Notice
The federal government stopped producing the penny in November 2025. Although pennies remain legal tender, some retailers have started rounding cash transactions to the nickel when necessary. This notice instructs retailers on how to calculate sales tax when customers pay with cash if these transactions are affected by a shortage of pennies. Calculating Sales Tax […]