Payroll employment increases by 206,000 in June; unemployment rate changes little at 4.1%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 206,000 in June, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in government, health care, social assistance, and construction. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey measures labor force status, including unemployment, […]
Jefferson County, TN VSO Job Announcement
This is a full-time position including benefits. Successful candidate will act as the lead representative on all US military veterans’ activities within Jefferson County, and will represent county veterans for actions within the Veterans Administration systems. Applicant must be an honorably discharged veteran; preference given to a disabled veteran already familiar with the VA system. […]
New Property Tax Rate Takes Effect Today
Jefferson County enters a new fiscal year, as June turns into July. As of the first day of July, 2024, the new property tax rate will be $1.43. After recapitulation numbers were received from the state, Jefferson County property tax payers were sitting at a $1.34 property tax rate. The adjustment came in late last […]
Sen. Niceley, Rep. Faison, Rep. Farmer, & Secretary of State Hargett Announce $28,710 in TOP Grants for Jefferson Co. Libraries
Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Jefferson County Clerk Frank Herndon, Paige Bolton – Chairman of Jefferson County Library Board, Jennifer Winkler – Incoming Treasurer of Jefferson County Library Board, Tennessee State Senator Frank Niceley, Jenny Koella – Vice President of Jefferson County Library Board, Sarabeth Phillips – Director of White Pine Library, Carolyn Allen – […]
Mayor Mark Potts Hosts Open House at New Jefferson County Clerk & Election Complex
Jefferson County, TN – Mayor Mark Potts welcomed the community to an open house at the newly established Jefferson County Clerk & Election Complex on Tuesday afternoon. The event took place at 760 Justice Center Dr., Dandridge, TN 37725. The open house was organized by Mayor Potts’ Office, with key participation from Frank Herndon, Jefferson […]
School Director Arnold – TCAP Proficiency Averages
Director Tommy Arnold – The Tennessee Department of Education released statewide TCAP proficiency averages for third and fourth grade language arts on June 13. The data showed a 0.5% increase for the state’s third graders, with approximately 41% scoring proficient on the state assessment. In contrast, Jefferson County’s scores demonstrated a 0.2% decline from the previous year for third graders, resulting […]
TDOT Celebrates Pollinator Week and Resumes Project Milkweed Orders
In conjunction with National Pollinator Week, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has resumed online ordering for milkweed seeds through its popular Project Milkweed offering. Last year, Project Milkweed distributed 779,601 seed packets across Tennessee. Plant species and seed material quantities are being offered like last year, with a maximum of 350,000 seed packets available […]
It all started with “NO!” On April 30, 1890 – National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
It all started with “NO!” On April 30, 1890, in Louisville, Kentucky, the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) voted down allowing women to join their society. This exclusion initiated a movement resulting in a new women’s patriotic organization, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Today, NSDAR has a membership of approximately […]
TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT DISBARS DAVIDSON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THREE CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
The Tennessee Supreme Court upheld the decision of a Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility hearing panel disbarring a Davidson County attorney for three criminal convictions. The criminal convictions arise from the attorney’s conduct in representing a client in post-divorce proceedings. Robert Allen Doll, III, practiced family law in Tennessee. In 2013, one of his clients […]
Dandridge June Jubilee Fills The Streets of Historic Downtown Dandridge
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors, vendors, and members of the public who made the Dandridge June Jubilee Music & Street Festival a resounding success. Your enthusiastic participation were integral to creating a vibrant and memorable event. The support from our sponsors ensured a top-notch experience for all attendees, […]
About Work-related Heart Disease
What you can do Resources The NIOSH Total Worker Health® Program advances worker well-being. It integrates work-related safety and health hazards protection with injury and illness prevention. CDC also has a Workplace Health Resource Center. Search the NIOSHTIC-2 database to find additional occupational safety and health publications on this topic from NIOSH or a NIOSH-supported project. Offer workplace programs and activities Build […]
AGs Skrmetti and Coleman Lead Fight to Preserve Title IX, Student Privacy, and Fairness for Women in Education
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman urged a federal judge in Lexington, Kentucky to block the Department of Education’s radical new Title IX rule that would harm Tennessee students, families, and schools. The motion for a preliminary injunction was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of […]
Department of Safety and Homeland Security Releases Video Encouraging Safe Storage of Firearms; Offers Free Cable Gun Locks
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is offering free 15-inch cable locks that secure most shotguns, rifles, pistols, and revolvers. The cable lock works by running through the barrel or action of the firearm preventing it from being fired. The rubber coating on the cable helps to protect the firearm. The cable lock has […]
Tennessee Guardsmen rescue hiker in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
On the evening of Wednesday, June 12, a flight crew from the Tennessee Army National Guard, based at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson, rescued a hiker having a medical emergency in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shortly after 7 p.m., eastern time, the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified of a […]
TDOE Releases 2023-24 3rd Grade and 4th Grade ELA TCAP State-Level Results
Tennessee Department of Education released statewide average 3rd grade and 4th grade results for the ELA portion of the spring 2024 Tennessee Comprehensive Academic Program (TCAP) assessment. Third grade student scores remained steady as 4th grade student scores showed significant improvement, thanks to the nation-leading, comprehensive statewide literacy strategy for Tennessee public schools. “Tennessee’s strategic […]
DANDRIDGE JUNE JUBILEE THIS SATURDAY IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DANDRIDGE
June Jubilee is coming to the streets of the Historic Town Square in downtown Dandridge on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The county’s largest and oldest street festival will kick off at 10 am Saturday morning with food, music and vendors galore! June Jubilee is a family friendly event and there is something for everyone to […]
