Jefferson County Youth Leadership Class Attends Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting
The Jefferson County Youth Leadership Class recently attended the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting as part of their program to learn about local government and community leadership. Sponsored by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, the Youth Leadership Class aims to promote awareness of local government functions and inspire future leaders within the […]
NEW 2024 COLLECTIBLE WATERFOWL STAMP AVAILABLE THROUGH TWRA
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is taking orders for the collectible state waterfowl stamp that is produced annually and sold for habitat improvement. The Best of Show painting from the 2024 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest is now available as a collectible waterfowl stamp. The new stamp is the latest which displays the efforts […]
VITAL POLICY – Focus on Jefferson County CTE Education, Network Systems
Amazing would be a good starting point in the vocabulary terms needed to describe the Network Systems Program at Jefferson County High School. In looking at the overall program, it is obvious that it is not just a classroom-based experience for students. It is a complete real-world experience that challenges students with knowledge and hands-on […]
Tennesseans Have Tremendous Opportunity To Reform Tennessee’s Egregious Eminent Domain Law
Previously published in the Tennessee Conservative The Tennessee Conservative [By David Seal] – You must understand the problem. The most difficult element of Tennessee’s redevelopment eminent domain law to explain, and the most difficult one to believe, is the fact that housing authorities and community development agencies (CDA) can forcefully take private property from its […]
Jefferson County In Awareness Mode On Human Trafficking
In the last few years. Jefferson County has been in an awareness mode and making a difference. Notable prevention measures include many innovative projects, and this month it is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Last Year Mayor Potts signed the first Proclamation for Human Trafficking with Rescue 180 and a special luncheon was held at their […]
14 Ways to Show Your Child Love Every Day
Feeling loved is key to a child’s healthy development. Showing your child love, in a variety of ways, will help model what a loving relationship is to them and can all help set a foundation for them to build loving relationships with others. “It’s crucial for children’s health and wellness for them to know their […]
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Adds More Than 1,400 Daily REAL ID Appointments as May 7 Implementation Deadline Approaches
With the REAL ID Act of 2005 taking effect in three months, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, TDOSHS, is expanding access by adding 1,432 additional REAL ID-specific appointment slots per day at Driver Services Centers across the state. The REAL ID Act requires anyone 18 or older to have a REAL ID […]
Gov. Lee 2025 State of the State Address: “Tennessee Innovates”
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee released the following excerpts ahead of his seventh State of the State address that will be delivered tonight at 6 p.m. CST in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. Tennesseans are invited to view a preview video that highlights the state’s incredible success and bright future. Tennessee Innovates “2025 should be […]
Payroll employment rises by 143,000 in January; unemployment rate edges down to 4.0%
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 143,000 in January, and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, retail trade, and social assistance. Employment declined in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction industry. This news release presents statistics from […]
Rep. Andrew Farmer to chair Judiciary Committee
State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, was appointed Jan. 16 by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to serve as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. “Representative Andrew Farmer’s work experience and dedication to the rule of law make him a solid choice to lead our newly unified judicial committee in the House,” Sexton said. “His strong leadership will keep […]
House honors Susie Wiles, first woman named White House chief of staff
The Tennessee House of Representatives on Jan. 27 passed House Joint Resolution 50, honoring Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff. A New Jersey native, Wiles began her political career as an assistant to former U.S. Rep. Jack Kemp of New York. She went on to serve in key roles, including […]
Joshua Redding of Dandridge, Tennessee makes Minnesota State College Southeast President’s List
Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing and Winona, Minnesota, is proud to announce Joshua Redding of Dandridge, Tennessee makes the President’s List for Fall Semester 2024. A total of 347 students were named to the Fall 2024 President’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 letter-graded […]
Jefferson County School Among 52 Organizations Across Tennessee To Champion Students Joining Team tnAchieves
tnAchieves Announces 2025 Team tnAchieves Members tnAchieves is proud to announce that 52 organizations across the state have championed students in their communities by joining Team tnAchieves in 2025. tnAchieves relies on support from community partners to open doors and enhance connections in each of the 74 counties we serve. Team tnAchieves is a coalition […]
Jefferson County School Board Makes Formal Resolution Opposing Education Freedom Scholarship Act
Local Republican Party and Grassroots Organization Join Fight The Tennessee Conservative [By David Seal] – In a 7-0 slam-dunk vote, the Jefferson County School Board sent a strong message to the Tennessee General Assembly that its proposed Education Freedom Scholarship Act is unacceptable and should not be enacted. Action was taken on the resolution Monday night, January 27th in […]
DANDRIDGE RESIDENTS MAKE FURMAN UNIVERSITY FALL 2024 DEAN’S LIST
Elizabeth Moody and Sophie Swann, make the Furman University Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Furman’s dean’s list is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a four-point system. Furman is a private, undergraduate liberal arts and sciences university of 2,500 students in Greenville, South Carolina. The university […]
Tennessee Ends 2024 With Unemployment Rate Below U.S. Rate
NASHVILLE – In a year that saw three consecutive months of record-low unemployment, Tennessee ended 2024 with an unemployment rate well below the U.S. rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6% in December, up one-tenth of a percentage point over the […]
