State Rep. Andrew Farmer appointed to Southern Legislative Conference’s Human Services & Public Safety Committee
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, has appointed State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, to serve on the Southern Legislative Conference’s (SLC) Human Services and Public Safety Committee. As part of its mission, the committee considers the challenges that states are facing in the areas of human services and corrections, as well as policies and programs that […]
State Rep. Jeremy Faison’s Capitol Report
We are nearing the end of March which means we are nearing the end of session! Committees are closing, but the work for Tennessee continues. I was joined this week by 4-H students, EMS workers, Jefferson County Leadership, and my mayor from Jefferson County, Mark Potts. Pro-life bill strengthens protections for mothers in emergencies The […]
Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive Collects Peanut Butter for the Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies
To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital donated more than 60 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to the Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies. All of the peanut butter was donated by Tennova Healthcare […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County Republican Party Calls for the Removal of Allied Behavioral Health Solutions and LGBTQ+ Ideology from Jefferson County Schools
A formal resolution has been made by the Jefferson County Republican Party Executive Committee asking the Jefferson County School District to end its business relationship with Allied Behavioral Health Solutions (ABHS) and to remove all their personnel from all schools in the district. The resolution, made on March 24, 2023, also urges the school system […]
Food City Cuts Ribbon On Store and Pharmacy Expansion To 54,800 sq. ft.
Food City Dandridge celebrated it’s new store expansion completion on March 21, 2023 with a ribbon cutting by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, City and Company Officials. Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer welcomed the crowd to K-VA-T Food Stores new expanded location which employes approximately 190 individuals in the […]
2023-24 Fishing Regulations in Effect; New Format Guide Available
Tennessee’s 2023-24 fishing regulations are now in effect and anglers are encouraged to obtain the new Tennessee Fishing Guide now available at locations throughout the state, on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website (www.tnwildlife.org) and on the TWRA “On the Go App.” This year’s guide is in a digest format. The new size is a […]
TN Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Joins Amicus Brief Filed with U.S. Supreme Court in Support of Fairness in Women’s Sports
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined attorneys general from 20 other states in filing an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to vacate the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit’s injunction blocking West Virginia’s enforcement of its Save Women’s Sports Act. The Act prevents biological males from participating on female sports teams […]
Tennessee’s Cherokee & Douglas Lakes set to Host MLF Bass Pro Tour U.S. Air Force Stage Two Presented by Power-Pole
Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament fishing organization, is set to continue the fifth season of the Bass Pro Tour, the top level of professional bass fishing, with their second regular-season event of the year this week, March 18-23, on Douglas and Cherokee lakes – the U.S. Air Force Stage Two Presented by Power-Pole.The six-day […]
County Breaks Ground On New Jefferson County Clerk and Election Complex
Jefferson County Mayor and the Jefferson County Commission recently hosted a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on the new Jefferson County Clerk and Jefferson County Election Complex. The new complex will provide space for the currently overcrowded Jefferson County Clerk’s office and easier access for the Jefferson County Election Commission which […]
WOKE AGENDA Concerns For Parents With Jefferson County Schools Contractor
Concern regarding Allied Behavioral Health drove the public input portion of the recent Jefferson County School Board meeting. Allied Behavioral Health is a contractor with the Jefferson County Department of Education to provide counseling services to Jefferson County Schools. For several months parents have been expressing concern that Allied Behavioral Health is promoting a “woke” […]
School Board To Postpone Indefinitely Rezoning
The Jefferson County School Board decided, in a 3/4 split vote, to postpone indefinitely considering rezoning. Rezoning was placed on the agenda by School Board Member Solomon in an effort to have a general overlook of the current population and growth areas in Jefferson County. This came on the heels of the “reassignment” of New […]
On pandemic’s third anniversary, loneliness and isolation are down, but still high, among older adults
After three years of pandemic living, loneliness, isolation and lack of social contact have finally started to decline among older adults, a new poll shows. But one in three people between the ages of 50 and 80 still say they sometimes or often experienced these feelings, or sometimes go a week or longer without social […]
Diabetes and toothlessness together worsen cognitive decline
Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Research focused on aging and oral health. “Our findings underscore the importance of dental care and diabetes management for older adults in reducing the devastating personal […]
TDOE Highlights Reading 360 Family Literacy Events and Community Partnerships
Throughout Tennessee Literacy Month in March, the Tennessee Department of Education is highlighting family literacy events and community engagement opportunities for students and families across Tennessee. These events are in collaboration with community partners committed to helping their areas of the state cultivate a culture of literacy proficiency. Throughout March Literacy Month, as proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee, the department […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce OTICS USA, Inc. to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Hamblen County
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and OTICS USA, Inc. officials announced today the company will invest $147 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Morristown, Tennessee. OTICS USA will create 70 new jobs at its U.S. headquarters in Hamblen County through the expansion. As a supplier for […]
General Skrmetti Takes Next Step in Lawsuit against Biden Administration
To prevent a new U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) rule from inflicting substantial financial damage on the American people, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, in partnership with 24 other state attorneys general, took the next step in his previously announced lawsuit against President Biden’s administration by filing a motion for preliminary injunction. The DOL rule […]
