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 […]
Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Newport Medical Center Welcomes New General Surgeon
Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Tennova Healthcare – Newport Medical Center proudly announces the addition of Dr. Evan Foulke, M.D., to the team of dedicated general surgeons. Dr. Foulke provides years of expertise in a broad scope of general surgery, providing high-quality care to adult patients aged 18 and older. Tennova General Surgery […]
Jefferson County High School Introduces Homecoming Court 2024
Homecoming Court 2024 Representing the Freshman Class: Isabel Adams: daughter of Dale & Robin Adams of Jefferson City Cara Allen: daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Chris Allen of Dandridge Representing the Sophomore Class: Allison Abruzzo: daughter of Melissa Abruzzo of Jefferson City Ava Shrader: daughter of Joe Shrader and Laura Shrader of New Market […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County School Board Takes Three Steps to Break Jefferson Elementary School Stalemate
For the past few years, a majority of Jefferson County Commissioners have been asking for two simple things related to Jefferson Elementary School, a cost estimate on remodel and a cost estimate on the so-called Ibbetson Pod Plan to relocate students out of the current Jefferson Elementary School, and potentially add a new classroom pod […]
