Phillip Batts to Step Down; Ron Overton Named as Replacement
Jefferson County Schools announces that Phillip Batts, Supervisor of Transportation and School Safety, will step down from his position effective December 27, 2024. Batts has been named the Chief of Police for the Town of Dandridge, where he will continue his distinguished career in public service. “Phillip has been an integral part of our team, […]
Oaths of Office Administered for Dandridge Officials
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — The Town of Dandridge marked a significant moment on December 2, 2024, as newly elected and re-elected officials took their oaths of office. The ceremony was held in the historic Town Hall, attended by community members, family, and friends eager to witness the formal swearing-in of their town leaders. Alderman George Gantte, […]
Marissa King Is Jefferson County’s New Director of Veterans Affairs
Jefferson County Veteran Services has a new face at the helm. Marissa King has spent the month of November introducing herself to local veterans and their families and she is already making an impact in the very busy Veteran Service Office. King is an active member of the Tennessee National Guard where she serves as […]
Shady Grove Boat Launch to Close Temporarily for Douglas Lake Cleanup Work
Due to interagency efforts to remove disaster-related debris from Douglas Lake, Shady Grove Boat Launch in Dandridge, Tennessee, will be temporarily closed to the public so the area can serve as a staging ground for cleanup work. The gate to the launch area will be closed starting Monday, Nov. 18, through the end of the […]
Commission Sends Three Names to Governor for 4th District Judicial Vacancy
Commission Sends Three Names to Governor for 4th District Judicial Vacancy Nashville, Tenn.- The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met in Sevierville, Tennessee to select nominees for a circuit court judge in the 4th Judicial District, which includes Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier counties. After holding a public hearing and conducting public interviews, the Commission selected […]
VITAL POLICY – Focus on Jefferson County CTE Education, Criminal Justice Class
Officer Jim Potts wears a lot of hats in the state of Tennessee concerning law enforcement and education, including his service as the Upper East Tennessee President of SkillsUSA, the student youth organization that serves all CTE disciplines. However, his most important hat bears the title of Criminal Justice Instructor at Jefferson County High School […]
Application Process Opened for Court of Criminal Appeals Vacancy
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications for the vacancy on the Court of Criminal Appeals following the death of Judge James Curwood Witt, Jr., on August 17, 2024. Interested applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years of age, a resident of the state for the past five […]
VITAL POLICY – Focus on Jefferson County CTE Education, Automotive Technology
With the average car having 50 to 100 on-board computers that monitor and control engine performance, transmission shifting, and management of anti-lock braking systems, it requires a symphony of electronic communication, driver commands, and mechanical processes to get drivers from point A to point B. Likewise, it takes a concert of outstanding teachers, specialized training, […]
SBA Steps In: Vital Aid for Tennesseans Recovering from Tropical Storm Helene
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Tennessee following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Helene that began on Sept. 26. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help small businesses and residents in Tennessee impacted by this disaster in every way […]
TVA to Deploy Debris Management Device Across Douglas Reservoir
Today, TVA will deploy a 4,000-foot boom across Douglas Lake, north of Dandridge. Deployment of the boom is intended to help protect water supply intakes and other infrastructure downstream. TVA is advising the public to stay off the lake in this area until further notice. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Historic flooding from Hurricane Helene in the […]
Voter Registration Deadline for Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election is Oct. 7
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today reminded all eligible Tennessee residents that they must register to vote by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, to be eligible to cast a ballot in the Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election. “When you don’t vote, you turn over the keys of power to those that […]
Jefferson County EMA Establishes Drinking Water Distribution Station For Swannsylvania Residents
For those residents in the Swannsylvania area that are affected by the water outage. Drinking water distribution point: 2815 Orchard Rd. Dandridge, TN Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am-5pm Sunday 1pm-5pm
BOIL WATER NOTICE – Swannsylvania Service Area Only – DANDRIDGE WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Water Boil Notice: Swannsylvania Service Area Only MAP OF AREA EFFECTED BOIL WATER NOTICE-SWANNSYLVANIA AREA ONLY Boil Notice-Swannsylvania_9-27-24 Dandridge Water Management Facility’s only water supplier to the Swannsylvania area is Newport Utilities Board (NUB). NUB contacted us on the evening of September 27th to advise customers in this service area […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Government Offices Closed Due to Inclement Weather
Public Notice Jefferson County, TN – Due to severe weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of the public and county employees, all Jefferson County Government offices will be closed on Friday, September 27, 2024. Mayor Mark Potts has made the decision to close offices in response to the ongoing […]
Mike Chambers Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Dandridge
Mike Chambers, a long-serving member of the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen, has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Dandridge in the upcoming November election. Chambers, a fifth-generation Jefferson County resident, has lived in Dandridge his entire life. With 28 years of service on the town’s governing board, including previous experience as Vice […]
