INVITATION TO BID: Class III Construction On-Call Contract
Invitation to Bid: Class III Construction On-Call Contract The Jefferson County Sanitation Department will be accepting sealed bids for “Class III Construction On-Call Contract”. Full details of the ITB can be found on the county website www.jeffersoncountytn.gov/finance-department. Contract documents may be examined at the following locations: LDA Engineering, JC Landfill, & Knoxville Builders Exchange. A […]
Secretary Hargett, Tennessee Hospital Association, & Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association Remind Parents to Use Free ‘Baby in the Back’ Hangtag Program
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, the Tennessee Hospital Association, and the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association today reminded parents to use the free ‘Baby in the Back’ car hangtag program during the summer months to help reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths in children. Since its launch, almost 600,000 Tennesseans have requested these free car hangtags. They […]
FREE Vessel Examinations this Saturday for Jefferson County Boaters
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Knoxville-First Flotilla invites all Jefferson County boaters to get a free vessel safety examination on Saturday, July 12th, at the boat launch at the Dandridge Municipal Park on Chestnut Hill Road and Public Drive. Coast Guard Auxiliary-certified vessel examiners will perform a Vessel Safety Check (VSC) for your boat […]
Tennessee Reports Sharp Decline in July 4th Holiday Traffic Fatalities
Preliminary figures from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) show a significant drop in traffic fatalities across the state during the 2025 Independence Day holiday period. Four people were killed in crashes, compared to 18 during the same time frame in 2024. The holiday enforcement period ran from 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, through 5:59 a.m. […]
Rep. Harshbarger Named Vice Chair of House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) released the following statement after being selected as the new Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health: “Thank you to Chairman Guthrie, Chairman Griffith, and my colleagues for putting their faith in me to serve as the next Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on […]
TDOE Announces Year-Over-Year Improvement Across All Subject Areas
Tennessee Department of Education released the 2024-25 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) state and district-level results, which include both fall 2024 end-of-course (EOC) exams and spring 2025 exams in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science, and social studies. Together, teachers, administrators, families, and elected officials continue to use practices and programs proven to support students. […]
INVITATION TO BID: Class III Construction On-Call Contract
Invitation to Bid: Class III Construction On-Call Contract The Jefferson County Sanitation Department will be accepting sealed bids for “Class III Construction On-Call Contract”. Full details of the ITB can be found on the county website www.jeffersoncountytn.gov/finance-department. Contract documents may be examined at the following locations: LDA Engineering, JC Landfill, & Knoxville Builders Exchange. A […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – County Commission, Budget Committee, and Nominating Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting Dates for 2025 – 2026 Calendar Year
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Commission, Budget Committee, and Nominating Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee ( the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse located at 202 Main Street in Dandridge, TN on the following dates and times for the 2025-2026 calendar year to consider […]
2025 OPERATION DRY WATER SET FOR JULY 4th HOLIDAY PERIOD
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th holiday and this year is July 4-6. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and […]
Jefferson Memorial Hospital Unveils New Advanced 64-Slice CT Scanner with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Jefferson Memorial Hospital announces the installation of its new 64-Slice CT scanner, expanding advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities for patients in the community. To celebrate this significant investment in patient care, the hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 30th, marking another milestone in its ongoing commitment to providing healthcare close to home. The new […]
LOCAL STUDENT GRADUATES FROM FURMAN UNIVERSITY
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis presided over the class of 2025 commencement exercises, which took place Saturday, May 10, in Paladin Stadium on campus. The class of 2025 included 571 students who graduated in the spring semester. Sophie Madeline Swann of Dandridge, Tennessee, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. Swann’s […]
Harshbarger Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Affirming Parental Rights in Education
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) released the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court set a precedent across the country that parents have the right to opt their children out of classroom instruction on LGBTQ topics that conflict with their deeply held religious beliefs: “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court affirms that parents, not […]
Hook, line and sinker: Carson-Newman’s Helton and Wheat take Bassmaster College Series team honors
Carson-Newman University’s Zach Helton and Blake Wheat won the Bassmaster College Series Lunker Trail Division Team of the Year. The duo landed the top spot by earning the most points throughout the three regular-season events. “This accomplishment is very impressive because it recognizes the most consistent team throughout the season,” said Hunter Sales, Carson-Newman’s Eagle […]
New Scholars Program to Boost Public Health Talent in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health is joining tnAchieves, a partner organization of TN Promise, to announce today the creation of an academic scholarship program devoted to building Tennessee’s future public health workforce. The Public Health Academic Bridge Scholars Program will make $5,000 scholarships available annually to 20 students in Tennessee who successfully obtain an associate’s […]
July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 3, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts record travel in Tennessee this […]