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SBA Steps In: Vital Aid for Tennesseans Recovering from Tropical Storm Helene

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 […]

State Of Emergency Declared By Jefferson County Mayor, Mark Potts

State Of Emergency Declared By Jefferson County Mayor, Mark Potts

TVA to Deploy Debris Management Device Across Douglas Reservoir

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

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

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 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 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 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 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

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

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 […]

Video Interview – Hoax Scare, Transportation and Innovations at Jefferson County Schools

Video Interview – Hoax Scare, Transportation and Innovations at Jefferson County Schools

Public Meeting – Home Rehabilitation Grant for Jefferson County Residents, September 17, 2024

Public Meeting – Home Rehabilitation Grant for Jefferson County Residents, September 17, 2024

Michael (Mike) Nelson Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Dandridge, Tennessee

Michael (Mike) Nelson Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Dandridge, Tennessee

DANDRIDGE, TN — Michael (Mike) Nelson, a committed community leader, is proud to announce his candidacy for Mayor of Dandridge in the upcoming election on November 5, 2024. With a vision to “Keep Dandridge Moving Forward,” Nelson is focused on continuing the progress that has made Dandridge a thriving and vibrant town. “Help me keep […]

Obituary – Jeremy Scott Sutton of White Pine, August 31, 2024

Obituary – Jeremy Scott Sutton of White Pine, August 31, 2024

Jeremy Scott Sutton, age 44 of White Pine, passed from this life on the evening of Saturday, August 31, 2024. His End of Watch came while valiantly serving in the field to which he had dedicated his life. Jeremy’s desire to help others began in early childhood. As a Junior Squadsman, he followed in the […]

Tragic Collision in Jefferson County: Paramedic Killed, Another Injured in Ambulance Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer

Tragic Collision in Jefferson County: Paramedic Killed, Another Injured in Ambulance Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer

A tragic accident occurred on Saturday night in Jefferson County, resulting in the death of paramedic Jeremy Sutton and injuring Sarah Brooks. The crash took place around 9:30 p.m. on Interstate 40 near the I-81 interchange. Both Sutton and Brooks sustained injuries and were transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for treatment. According […]