Happy Veterans Day for Area Vets
Jefferson County Schools hosted breakfast and lunch get-togethers throughout the county to celebrate and honor veterans, thanking them for their service.
Wreaths Across America Announces 2023 Escort to Arlington Route
What has become known as the country’s longest veterans’ parade – Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” – kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The official route, which can be viewed here, will travel down the East Coast, stopping at schools, memorials, and other locations along the way to spread the year-long mission to REMEMBER the […]
No Trash November Aims to Remove 50,000 Pounds of Litter from Roadways
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its third annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s campaign included 95 events with over 1,300 volunteers who collected more than 48,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. “Litter on our public roads is detrimental […]
Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services Visits Jefferson Academy’s Life Skills class
Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services, Deputy Director, Melissa Cotter visited Jefferson Academy’s Life Skills class on October 23, 2023, to Educate students about job responsibilities of EMS (Emergency Medical Services) professionals and the harmful effects of substance abuse. Jefferson County E.M.S. professionals play a crucial role in providing immediate medical care during emergencies, and it’s […]
Jefferson County Commission Votes Down (18-2) DOE’s Amendment To Fund Allied Behavioral Health
Jefferson County Department of Education will have to find another revenue source to fund it’s contract with Allied Behavioral Health which is a mental health contractor that is housed in Jefferson County Schools. Allied has been the topic of discussion for several months, as some parents, citizens and elected officials have expressed concerns regarding the […]
Wheel Tax Fails In County Commission Vote
Jefferson County Commissioners declined to find a super majority to keep the wheel tax in place after it’s sunset in April 2024. The vote fell one vote short of the 14 needed to extend the current wheel tax, with 13 voting in favor, 7 in opposition and one absent. Revenues from the wheel tax account […]
Jefferson County High School Presents Homecoming Court 2023
JCHS SENIORS Kamry Bolin is the daughter of Jason & Marilyn Bolin of Dandridge. She is a member of the Patriots Events Council, National Honors Society, FCA Leadership, Patriot Pals and the Varsity Basketball Team. Kamry is a proud member of Grants Chapel United Methodist Church in Dandridge. She is escorted by Graham […]
Rep. Diana Harshbarger Holds Third Annual Military Service Academy Day
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger held her third annual Military Service Academy Day for prospective students and their families in Tennessee’s First District who are interested in pursuing educational opportunities available at the United States Service Academies. Held at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, the following representatives from our nation’s elite military academies attended the event […]
Annual Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival
The Annual Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival came to the streets of Historic Downtown Dandridge, Saturday, September 30, 2023. The annual festival is a highly anticipated event that celebrates the heritage of Scots-Irish settlers in the area. Traditional music, food, and dance are always a part of the festival as is the parade of Pipe and Drums. […]
Jefferson County Official Faces DUI Charges in Bradley County
Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts was arrested September 27, 2023 in Bradley County, Tennessee for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and one count of open container. According to information provided on the officer’s report, Potts had pulled his vehicle to the roadside and was sitting outside the vehicle when the officer approached. Potts informed […]
VITAL POLICY – Congressman Burchett Visits Jefferson County Business
During the August recess, Second District Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville) took some time to visit small businesses in East Tennessee and Jefferson County. A recent stop was in Strawberry Plains at More than Plants, a local full-service nursery and landscaping supply business operated by County Commissioner Rob Blevins and family. Burchett has a reputation for […]
Jefferson County Champions Family-Centered Responses to the Overdose Crisis
Jefferson County, Tennessee, Mayor Mark Potts joined the National Association of Counties August 29-31 for a joint convening of county leaders from the Opioid Solutions Leadership Network and Prenatal-to-Three County Leaders Academy. The multidisciplinary gathering of experts from across county government explored cross-sector initiatives that focus on the unique needs of parents and children affected […]
Help craft the vision of Jefferson County for the next 10 years!
Jefferson County is growing, and your Mayor and County Commissioners want citizens’ input on managing this growth. The Mayor and Commissioners are undertaking a community engagement effort to obtain this input. The project aims to receive feedback on how Jefferson County’s agricultural lands, neighborhoods, parks, and businesses can be developed or preserved over the next […]
Rescue 180 Honors First Responders In Mission To Save Lives
In accordance with Overdose Awareness Day, September 31, 2023, Rescue 180 honors, first responders for continuing to partner with their mission to save lives by administering the life saving tool, Naloxone. The Substance Abuse Coalition provides the product for all Law Enforcement agencies in the County, free of charge.
