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Newsday Tuesday from Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce

Welcome New Members!

We are so honored that you have joined the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce!

Thank you so much,

Shelia

Rescue 180

Snowbird Mountain Coffee Co

Hometown Health Direct Primary Care

Sheds365

Tinsley Bible

Matt Bradley

Sherwin Williams Paint Company

Premier Bookkeeping and Consulting Services, LLC

Heard + Held

Alex DeRusha

Southern Ground Boutique

The Bloom Foundation

El Machete Mexican Bar and Grill

Flow Roofing, LLC

Sawyer Spoone Insurance, LLC

Golden Nook Cafe

Performance FoodService – East TN

Senior Helpers of the Smoky Mountains

Message from our President, Shelia Wiggins

“July signals the second half of the year; make yours even better than the first!”

Attention all Chamber members!

⭐Our PO Box will no longer be a valid mailing address for the Chamber going forward. We will be using our new office address as our mailing address so please send all correspondence here:

205 Milestone Commons, Suite 2

Dandridge, TN 37725

Thank you!

⭐We’re also so excited to make our conference room available for Chamber members and people in the community! The cost to members will be $50 and non-members $100.

Please call or email the Chamber office to reserve the conference room

(865) 397-9642 / mboudreau@jeffersoncountytennessee.com

Please click here for a list of local food & community resources that United Way has compiled for those in need of assistance/affected by the loss of SNAP benefits.

Heard + Held is having a meet & greet event to connect with the community and talk about what they do!

Their mission is to provide comfort and tangible support to those experiencing the grief of pregnancy and infant loss by providing care packages, community events, and educational resources to assist in the physical and emotional healing process.

Are you coming to Heard + Held’s meet and greet?

LOCATION

108 City Center Dr, Jefferson City, TN 37760

DATE AND TIME

07/15/26 4:00pm – 07/15/26 5:30pm US/Eastern

Come out to the Jefferson City Public Library for a meet and greet with a local non profit, Heard + Held! We can’t wait to see you there!

I’ll Be There!

Many small businesses spend money on marketing without seeing the return they hoped for. In this workshop, learn how to create a clear marketing strategy that focuses your efforts, attracts the right customers, and ensures every marketing dollar works harder for your business.

Join us in the Library’s Conference Hall on Tuesday, July 28th at 9:30AM.

For questions regarding this event, please contact Samantha Fox: sfox@tsbdc.org

Click here to register for the class!

Click here to RSVP to the Legislative Meet & Greet!

⭐We skip the month of July since a lot of people go away on vacation during this time, but we’re excited to see you all when August rolls around! ⭐

Click here to RSVP to the breakfast!

Jefferson County Sampler – Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026

Jefferson City Public Library calendar

The Shepard Inn’s menu

The Unkind Raven Bookstore’s calendar

We invite you to participate in the Tennessee Longitudinal Survey of Ideas, conducted by researchers from the University of Tennessee Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, in partnership with the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, Synergy Institute, and Launch Tennessee.

Purpose of the Research Study:

With funding from the National Science Foundation, this study aims to better understand the development of innovative products and processes in Tennessee, focusing on the timeline from conception to market. Your insights will help shape future research, programs, and policies that support entrepreneurship and innovation.

Who Should Participate:

Entrepreneurs, innovators, and others who work on the development of new products, services, and technologies. In addition to your own participation, we would be grateful if you would share this invitation with others in your network.

Survey Details:

Duration: Approximately 20 minutes.
Content: Questions about time spent in different phases of innovation.
Confidentiality: You can complete this survey without disclosing specific details about intellectual property, products, companies, or individuals. Data will be stored securely. Published results will be aggregated and not traceable to specific products, companies, or individuals.

Your participation is entirely voluntary and can be anonymous. You may skip any question or stop at any time. Survey participation and response data will not be shared outside of the Boyd Center research team or used for any purpose other than research.

If you have questions about the study, please contact Celeste Carruthers at carruthers@utk.edu. For questions about your rights as a participant, contact the University of Tennessee Institutional Review Board at utkirb@utk.edu.

Thank you for contributing to this important research!

Click here for the link to the survey!

Rental space for lease!

Located at 680 Suite A, East Meeting St, Dandridge, TN

Space includes Lobby area, 2 offices, Restroom, and storage closet.

Water, Sewer, Gas and Electric is included.

12 month lease minimum at $1,500.00/month, with 1 month lease & damage deposit up front.

To view, call 865-607-3822

Salon suites now available to rent at Studio Serenity in Dandridge, TN!

Private salon suites available!

Keep 100% of what you earn

Clean, calm, professional environment

Local – no commuting to Knoxville or Sevierville

This is for beauty professionals who are ready for peace, freedom, and growth.

Your suite includes WiFi, TV, private locked suites, 24/7 access, alarm system, ample parking, brand NEW construction, shampoo bowl, work station and chair, cabinet storage, touchless dustpan and monthly professional deep cleaning.

Perfect for a variety of professions, including Estheticians, Lash artists, Massage therapists, Nail techs, and Permanent Makeup Artists!

Suite rental starts at only $200 a week!

Message me to learn more or book a private tour.

Studioserenity865@gmail.com / 813-727-9743 / StudioserenityTN.com

CARE 2026 Board Meeting Dates

Rescue Squad Building, Dandridge at 5:30pm

July 16th

August 20th

September 17th

October 15th

November 19th

Jefferson County Schools is collecting donations of snacks, drinks, and door prizes to be used to welcome teachers back to school for the 2026-2027 school year. We hope to create an exciting, encouraging environment to start our year off on a positive note. Teachers provide so many different services to the students and families of our communities and want to ensure that they know we care about them and are excited for a new year of growth and learning. We would like to thank you ahead of time for your generous donation and your ongoing support of our staff, students, and families.

Donations may be dropped off at the JCS Central Office (1221 Gay Street, Dandridge) through Monday, July 27, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

You are also welcome to reach out to one of our school or district

leaders to arrange for a drop off at a school or for one of our team to arrange a pick-up.

If you have any questions or would like additional verification, please feel free to contact any of the following supervisors at our district office (865.397.3194):

• Carol Baker, Human Resources

• Trevor Collins, Data and Accountability

• Heather LeMay, Exceptional Children’s Services

• Amy Sharp, Federal Programs

• Carrie Trent, Student Support

• Michelle Walker, Secondary Education and Assessment

• Kristi Waltke, Elementary Education

• Paige Bell, Communications Coordinator

Thank you again for assisting in any way you are able!

For more information about Pine Fest, contact:

Adam Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director

(865) 378-0290 / parksandrec@whitepinetn.gov

Click here to visit their website- you can also make online orders!

Click here to visit Leahanne’s Heritage Breads Facebook page for updates and more info!

Rural Medical Services is OPEN in Jefferson City!

We’re Open in JEFFERSON CITY!

We’re excited to announce the opening of our Jefferson City Clinic! Our friendly, professional staff is here to provide compassionate care for you and your family — we also offer bilingual services!

We accept ALL insurance plans, including TennCare.

Call now to schedule your new patient appointment to 865-471-5525