Jefferson County Awarded Healthcare Grant through East Tennessee Foundation and Jefferson Healthcare Foundation
Jefferson County officials announced that the County has been awarded a healthcare grant through the East Tennessee Foundation and the Jefferson Healthcare Foundation to expand access to lifesaving emergency equipment. The project was initiated and coordinated by the Jefferson County Mayor’s Office, with the Jefferson County EMS Community Training Center submitting the grant application on […]
Jefferson County Commission Meeting, February 17, 2026
The Jefferson County Commission met Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse for its regular monthly meeting. Commissioners Lowe, Norton, and Patterson were absent from roll call. Several citizens addressed the Commission regarding the upcoming meeting schedule and the possibility of reinstating work sessions. The rules were suspended to add two budget […]
Jefferson County Schools Among the Top: Majority of Schools Earning an A on State Report Card
Director of Jefferson County Schools, Dr. Tommy Arnold – Jefferson County Schools has been recognized as one of only 22 districts across Tennessee to have more than half of its eligible schools earn an A on the Tennessee State Report Card. This distinction places Jefferson County among a small group of high-performing districts statewide and […]
Update from Jefferson County Schools – Water Shortage, Snow Days and Testing – Director Tommy Arnold
Water Shortage Issues In Jefferson City Tennessee – Interview with James Gallup, City Administrator
Jefferson County Declares State of Emergency Due to Water Shortage
Jefferson County, Tennessee — Mayor Mark Potts has declared a State of Emergency immediately in response to a significant water shortage impacting communities across Jefferson County. “The safety and wellbeing of our residents is our top priority,” said Mayor Mark Potts. “This declaration allows us to mobilize resources quickly, coordinate with state and regional partners, […]
TWRA PARTNERS WITH FRIENDS OF DOUGLAS LAKE TO ENHANCE FISH HABITATS
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has partnered with Friends of Douglas Lake (FODL), a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to improving and sustaining fish populations in Douglas Lake, to enhance fish habitat. FODL is one of more than 150 chapters of the Friends of Reservoirs foundation, which operates in 37 states. Friends of Douglas Lake […]
County Commission First Meeting of 2026
The Jefferson County Commission held their first meeting of 2026 on January 20th in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Lowe, Norton and Patterson. Public hearings were held on three zoning issues with only Resolution 2026-01 garnering public comment. This resolution concerned property on Harrison Road in White Pine which […]
Mayor Potts – Local Fire & Rescue Departments To Receive $465,000 CDBG Grant for Turn-Out Gear
Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts recently met with the Jefferson County Fire and Rescue Association to announce the the County is the recipient of the Community Development Block Grant. The proceeds from this grant will be spread evenly among the local fire departments and rescue squad for turnout gear. According to Mayor Potts, Jefferson County […]
Tina Rich Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Trustee
My name is Tina Rich, and I am seeking your vote to serve as the next Jefferson County Trustee. I was born and raised in Jonesborough, Tennessee, and have been proud to call Jefferson County home for more than 40 years. I am a graduate of Carson-Newman University, where I earned a degree in Business […]
Michael Phagan, CPA to run for Trustee
Michael Phagan, CPA, CMFO, Baneberry City Manager, announced he will be seeking the office of Jefferson County Trustee in the May Republican primary. Michael has a history of service to citizens in Jefferson County. He was previously a County Commissioner for the 3rd District. In that capacity, he served as the Chair of the Commission’s […]
Jefferson County Schools Celebrates Academic Excellence as Majority of Schools Earn As
Jefferson County Schools is proud to celebrate a highly successful academic year marked by strong student performance, exceptional growth, and statewide recognition. The 2024 to 2025 school year reflected some of the highest proficiency levels in district history, the highest growth designation possible at the district level, and the second highest accountability designation available. In […]
Jefferson County’s Nathan Bugg Obtains Administrator of Elections Certification
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins today recognized Jefferson County Administrator of Elections Nathan Bugg for passing the Administrator of Elections Certification Exam. “Congratulations to Nathan Bugg on earning his state certification,” said Secretary Hargett. “Nathan’s attainment of this goal should instill confidence in the citizens of Jefferson County that their elections are […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION NOTICE
JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION NOTICE The voters of Jefferson County are hereby notified pursuant to TCA 2-12-111(a), that the Republican and Democratic Political Party Executive Committees have called a Republican and Democratic Primary. The election will be held on May 5, 2026, for the following offices for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the […]
