Comptroller’s Office Launches New Dashboard Showing Boundaries for All Tennessee Cities and Towns
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has launched a new Municipal Boundaries Dashboard that allows users to explore the boundaries as reported by all 345 cities and towns in Tennessee on an interactive map. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, the dashboard displays each municipality’s boundaries on a satellite map and shows every annexation and deannexation reported to the […]
Gov. Lee, First Lady Lee Celebrate Holiday Season
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee welcomed the Christmas season during the annual Christmas at the Capitol and announced “Light of the World” tours of the Tennessee Residence. “Maria and I look forward to continuing the Tennessee tradition of generosity throughout the holiday season,” said Gov. Lee. “We invite Tennesseans to join us […]
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas Theme
First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas theme, Home Is Where The Heart Is, illuminates the heartfelt character of America within the People’s House. The First Lady’s creative inspiration is drawn from the joys, challenges, and frequent motion derived from motherhood and business. “The constant movement has taught me that home is not merely a […]
Harshbarger Applauds House Passage of Her Medical Supply Chain Security Provision in Rep. McCaul’s Give Kids A Chance Act
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) applauded the House’s unanimous passage of H.R. 1262, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act led by Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX), which includes her bipartisan provision to strengthen and “friend-shore” America’s medical supply chains through deeper cooperation with Abraham Accords nations. “I am proud the House passed this bipartisan bill led by my […]
Jefferson County Clerk Frank C. Herndon Named “County Clerk of the Year” by Tennessee State Association of County Clerks
The Tennessee State Association of County Clerks (TSACC) is proud to announce that Frank C. Herndon, County Clerk for Jefferson County, has been selected by its membership as the 2025 “County Clerk of the Year.” The award, the highest honor bestowed by the organization, recognizes exceptional dedication to public service, innovative operational efficiency, and commitment […]
Dandridge Ice Rink Opens in Historic Downtown
The Town of Dandridge is proud to announce the opening of the Dandridge Ice Rink, located in Historic Downtown behind Town Hall. The rink officially debuted on Saturday, November 29th, as part of the festive Merriment on Main Street celebration. Opening ceremonies welcomed families, friends, and visitors to experience the magic of skating in the […]
State Fire Marshal’s Office: Focus on Kitchen Fire Safety During Thanksgiving Holidays
As Tennessee families gather for Thanksgiving Day feasts on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urge Tennesseans to focus on kitchen fire safety in light of new figures related to cooking safety. National fire data shows that Thanksgiving is the peak day for […]
Jefferson County Post Announces 2026 Primary Debate, March 2, 2026
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — The Jefferson County Post is proud to announce the return of its signature civic event: the Jefferson County Post Primary Debate 2026, marking the fourth installment of this locally produced political forum. As Jefferson County continues to grow and evolve, the Post remains committed to fostering informed dialogue and transparent democracy through […]
TDHS Begins Issuing Full SNAP Benefits for Tennessee Families for November 2025
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced today that, following the end of the federal government shutdown, it received guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service to begin issuing full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025 beginning Monday, November 17. USDA has directed states to return […]
Gail Weaver Farzanegan Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Commission District 8
Gail Weaver Farzanegan is announcing her candidacy for Jefferson County Commission District 8. Farzanegan has lived in District 8 for over a quarter of a century. She has witnessed a 30% population growth and has become concerned that the necessary infrastructure and county services have not kept up with this tremendous growth. Some of her […]
Jefferson County To Receive $420k For Fire Protection Improvements, Part of State CDBG Grants
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today that $26.5 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) will be awarded to 44 communities statewide to assist with infrastructure and beautification improvements. “Ensuring that our local infrastructure is equipped to meet the demands […]
Town of Dandridge To Receive $82,971 In Part Of $2 million in Tourism Enhancement Grants
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) Commissioner Mark Ezell announced today that 30 communities will receive more than $2 million in Tourism Enhancement Grants to strengthen local tourism assets and drive Tennessee’s continued growth as a world-class destination. The grants help cities and counties enhance experiences, draw more visitors and increase economic impact. Eligible projects include […]
Tennessee Joins Multistate Effort Using Higher Education to Drive Economic Prosperity
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today announced that Tennessee has joined Lumina Foundation’s State Attainment Collaborative, a multistate initiative to help states revise or adopt goals for ensuring people receive formal education or training that leads to further learning and career opportunities. This effort will build momentum toward Lumina’s Goal 2040: By 2040, three-fourths of […]
Jefferson County High School Senior Emma Disney Becomes 4th Generation Tennessee Tech Student
When it came time for Jefferson County High School senior Emma Disney to consider her college options, she didn’t hesitate. “I was dead set on coming to Tennessee Tech,” she said. While the East Tennessee native had plenty of schools vying for her attention thanks to her 4.0 GPA, enrolling at Tech was a family […]
Study Finds 1 in 7 Children With SNAP/WIC Benefits Still Food Insecure
Researchers from The Bronx, NY, studying food insecurity found that being enrolled in benefit programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and its program specific to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) does not fully protect children from experiencing food insecurity. The research brief, “Risk factors for Unresolved Food Insecurity Among Households Receiving SNAP or […]
HHS Advances Women’s Health, Removes Misleading FDA Warnings on Hormone Replacement Therapy
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced historic action to restore gold-standard science to women’s health. After more than two decades of fear and misinformation surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is initiating the removal of broad “black box” warnings from HRT products for menopause. […]
