PUBLIC NOTICE – OFFICIAL BALLOT STATE OF TENNESSEE, JEFFERSON COUNTY AUGUST 6, 2026 ELECTION
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Inside Jefferson County Schools’ Big Leap: Academic Gains, New Construction & Clearing Up the Myths
Jefferson County, Tennessee Schools just hit a major milestone — ranking in the top 3 academically across our district, competing with large metro systems like Oak Ridge and Knoxville. In this in‑depth interview, Director of Schools Dr. Tommy Arnold and School Board Member Doug Ibbetson sit down to discuss what this achievement means for […]
Retiring Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts Honors Legacy of County Leadership With Wall Dedication
Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts, who will conclude his tenure later this year and is not seeking reelection, presided over a heartfelt and historic ceremony in the Mayor’s Office this week—formally dedicating a newly dedicated wall honoring past County Executives and County Mayors. The display features framed photographs of those who have held the county’s […]
Liberty Luncheon – a Celebration of DAR Daughters
The inaugural Liberty Luncheon, hosted by the Greater Smoky Mountain Council of Regents on May 23, was a delightful gathering for members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Formed in 2019, the Greater Smoky Mountain Council comprises members from four chapters: Spencer Clack, William Cocke, […]
Record Crowds Fill Downtown Dandridge for June Jubilee
The Dandridge June Jubilee Music & Street Festival, always a crowd favorite, exceeded expectations on Saturday, June 20th, delivering the largest turnout in the event’s history as thousands of visitors packed the streets of Tennessee’s second oldest town for a full day of music, food, and community celebration. Crowds began filling Historic Downtown Dandridge early and […]
Director of Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services, Brad Phillips, Retires after 33 years of dedication and service.
Brad Phillips delivers farewell to Jefferson County Tennessee Commission. Click image below for video coverage.
Steps of Hope 5K Set for Saturday Morning at Dandridge’s Field of Dreams
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — The community will come together this Saturday morning at the Field of Dreams Activity Center for the Steps of Hope 5K, a walk/run dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable children in East Tennessee. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., with the event hosted by Rescue 180, a local nonprofit with the […]
Election Day Is Tomorrow — Don’t Let Misinformation Steal Your Voice
As Jefferson County heads into Election Day tomorrow, it’s more important than ever for voters to stay alert, stay informed, and stay grounded in facts. Local elections shape our schools, our roads, our taxes, and our daily lives — and unfortunately, moments like this also attract a wave of misinformation from individuals and groups who […]
Low Early Voting Numbers Persist In Jefferson County As Election Day Approaches
Low early voting numbers persist in Jefferson County, as Election Day approaches. Despite a full ballot and several highly contested local offices, voting totals are not keeping up the pace with the last highly contested election in 2018. Predictions for a large voter turnout have not come to fruition with only 3,023 votes being cast […]
Jefferson County Raised to AA1 Bond Rating – Highest In History – Saves $4.2 Million Through Refinancing
The Jefferson County Commission will return to their previous meeting schedule of 8 meetings and 8 work sessions for fiscal year 2026-2027. For several months both citizens and commissioners have discussed the possibility of altering the current County Commission schedule of monthly meetings but no work sessions. Monday evening, upon a motion from Commissioner Huffaker […]
Early Voting Numbers Pacing Slow – District by District Counts
Early voting is in full swing in Jefferson County for the May 5, 2026 Primary Election. Opening day for early voting was April 15th and will continue through April 30th at both the Jefferson County Election office and satellite sites in New Market and White Pine. As of eleven thirty am today, Tuesday April 21st, […]
Budget Committee To Recommend Budget With No Property Tax Increase To Commission
The Jefferson County Budget Committee will send the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget to the full body for approval with no property tax increase. Monday evening the Budget Committee voted unanimously to approve a budget proposal that utilizes a move of the equivalent of two property tax pennies that were previously designed for use in […]
TOWN OF DANDRIDGE AWARDED A TENNESSEE AMERICA 250 GRANT FROM THE TENNESSEE COMMISSION FOR THE UNITED STATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL
TOWN OF DANDRIDGE, TENNESSEE a recipient of a $10,000.00 grant for Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. The grant award will be used for celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of America. The State of Tennessee made available funding to be administered by the Tennessee State Museum, […]
