Katy “Fox” Huffaker Announces Candidacy For Re-Election As Jefferson County Commissioner District 1
Katy “Fox” Huffaker is announcing her candidacy for reelection as a representative of the Jefferson County Commission District 1. Katy is the wife of Keith Huffaker. They have two children. She is the daughter of Nancy Fox and the late Buford Fox. Katy graduated from Jefferson County High School in 1988. She obtained a degree […]
Jefferson County Post Hosts Fourth Primary Debate at Historic Courthouse
The Jefferson County Post proudly hosted its fourth Primary Debate last night at the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Dandridge, continuing a tradition held every governor’s election cycle. The evening brought together candidates, community members, and local leaders for a thoughtful and engaging discussion about the future of Jefferson County. The Post extends its sincere appreciation […]
Tennessee Revenues Exceed Estimates
Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of January. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today reported that total January tax revenues were $2.1 billion, $27.2 million more than the budgeted estimate and $87.7 million more than January 2025. The total tax growth rate for the month was 4.45 percent. General fund […]
Jefferson County Post Debate Set for Tonight in Historic Downtown Dandridge
Residents of Jefferson County are invited to attend a formal political debate tonight at the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Dandridge, beginning at 6:00 PM. Doors will open early at 5pm. Hosted by the Jefferson County Post, this civic event offers voters a chance to hear directly from candidates seeking office in the upcoming election. Doors […]
Tennessee needs at least $82.7 billion worth of public infrastructure improvements
Tennessee needs at least $82.7 billion worth of public infrastructure improvements during the five-year period of July 2024 to June 2029—a $5 billion (6.5%) increase from the year before—according to a new report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). Transportation and Utilities infrastructure needs increased by $3.7 billion—74% of the overall increase […]
Satellite And Election Office County Voting Sites Open For Entirety Of Early Voting
A recent decision to limit the number of days that satellite voting offices are open has been overturned in a 3-2 vote by the Jefferson County Election Commission. The opposing votes were in regard to scheduled days, which had differed in previous election cycles, rather than opposition to the sites. Concerns for voting security were […]
Gov. Lee Joins Trump Administration’s “A Home for Every Child” Initiative to Expand Foster Care Capacity and Strengthen Families
Governor Bill Lee announced the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) will join the Trump Administration’s “A Home for Every Child” initiative, a national effort led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to expand the number of foster families and improve outcomes for children. The Governor signed a joint proclamation demonstrating […]
Jefferson County Clerk, Frank C. Herndon, is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for County Clerk in the May 5th Republican Primary
Jefferson County Clerk, Frank C. Herndon, is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for County Clerk in the May 5th Republican Primary. Herndon is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and says, “It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Jefferson County as your County Clerk for the past twelve years, and I respectfully […]
Jefferson County Awarded Healthcare Grant through East Tennessee Foundation and Jefferson Healthcare Foundation
Jefferson County officials announced that the County has been awarded a healthcare grant through the East Tennessee Foundation and the Jefferson Healthcare Foundation to expand access to lifesaving emergency equipment. The project was initiated and coordinated by the Jefferson County Mayor’s Office, with the Jefferson County EMS Community Training Center submitting the grant application on […]
Jefferson County Commission Meeting, February 17, 2026
The Jefferson County Commission met Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse for its regular monthly meeting. Commissioners Lowe, Norton, and Patterson were absent from roll call. Several citizens addressed the Commission regarding the upcoming meeting schedule and the possibility of reinstating work sessions. The rules were suspended to add two budget […]
Jefferson County Schools Among the Top: Majority of Schools Earning an A on State Report Card
Director of Jefferson County Schools, Dr. Tommy Arnold – Jefferson County Schools has been recognized as one of only 22 districts across Tennessee to have more than half of its eligible schools earn an A on the Tennessee State Report Card. This distinction places Jefferson County among a small group of high-performing districts statewide and […]
CPI for all items rises 0.2% in January; shelter up
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose 0.2 percent in January and was the largest […]
Second-Year Momentum Surges for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Program
Tennessee Department of Education released numbers demonstrating the strong and ongoing demand for the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program among families statewide. Following the closing of the application window on Friday, February 6, the department received more than 56,000 new and renewal applications, with nearly half of the new applicants applying for income-prioritized scholarships. More than 260 schools have officially registered for the 2026-27 school year. For the 2026-27 school year, the department received a total of 56,442 applications: 18,644 renewal applications received. 37,798 new […]
