Record Crowds Fill Downtown Dandridge for June Jubilee
The Dandridge June Jubilee Music & Street Festival, always a crowd favorite, exceeded expectations on Saturday, June 20th, delivering the largest turnout in the event’s history as thousands of visitors packed the streets of Tennessee’s second oldest town for a full day of music, food, and community celebration. Crowds began filling Historic Downtown Dandridge early and […]
Director of Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services, Brad Phillips, Retires after 33 years of dedication and service.
Brad Phillips delivers farewell to Jefferson County Tennessee Commission. Click image below for video coverage.
SpaceX Sets New Global Record With the Largest IPO Ever Filed
SpaceX rewrote financial history today, completing what is now recognized as the largest initial public offering ever brought to the public markets. The company’s long anticipated debut drew overwhelming investor demand, pushing the offering to unprecedented scale and instantly positioning SpaceX among the world’s most valuable publicly traded enterprises. Shares were priced at $135, allowing the […]
TDCI Shares Investor Protection Tips Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed Monday, June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Tennessee. To raise awareness about this proclamation and the rise in financial exploitation targeting elderly investors, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Securities reminds seniors and their caregivers to learn the signs of financial fraud […]
Harshbarger Votes to Fully Fund ICE and Border Patrol for Remainder of the Trump Presidency
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Secure America Act, the budget reconciliation bill to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). All funds are available through September 30, 2029, carrying through the remainder of President Trump’s presidency. “We said we […]
Tennessee Sees Dramatic Drop in 2026 Memorial Day Traffic Fatalities as Drivers Slow Down and Buckle Up
The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated only one traffic fatality statewide during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday travel period, according to preliminary results. This is a significant decrease from the eight fatalities reported during last year’s holiday weekend During this holiday period, state troopers responded to 776 crashes across Tennessee, including 205 injury crashes, and assisted […]
Payroll employment increases by 172,000 in May; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and health care. Employment in financial activities declined. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey […]
Comptroller’s Office Recognizes a Record 15 Counties for Clean Audits
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower has announced that 15 Tennessee counties have earned a clean audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, which is a record number. These counties, audited by the Comptroller’s Division of Local Government Audit, reported no findings in their annual financial and compliance reports. The 15 counties […]
TVA’s 3,770-Megawatt Construction Build Positions Valley for Long-Term Growth
The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors met Thursday to review progress on one of the largest generation construction programs in the agency’s history and to reinforce TVA’s role in keeping the region – and the nation – energy secure, economically competitive and positioned for long-term leadership. The Board reported that the state of TVA […]
Deer Mice and a Deadly Virus: What East Tennessee Needs to Know About Hantavirus Right Now
A rare but potentially deadly virus carried by common North American rodents has resurfaced in national public health discussions, prompting questions about local risk here in East Tennessee. While Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) remains extremely uncommon in the eastern United States, the deer mouse—the primary carrier of the virus—is widespread across Tennessee, including the foothills and […]
Gov. Lee, TWRA Recognize Safe Boating Week, May 16-22
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proclaimed May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week in Tennessee. In support of the statewide and national observance, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will participate in the annual National Safe Boating Week, reminding all boaters to refresh their boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming summer boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off […]
Veterans Connect Launches Statewide to Strengthen Support for Tennessee service members, Veterans, and military families
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Veterans Services (TDVS) Commissioner Tommy Baker announced the launch of the Veterans Connect Portal, a new statewide resource designed to make it easier for service members, Veterans, and their families to access the support they’ve earned. Tennessee is home to more than 430,000 Veterans, supported by a strong […]
Tennessee High School Seniors: Claim Your College Spot Through TN Direct Admissions Before June 1 Deadline
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is urging eligible high school seniors who have not yet claimed their TN Direct Admissions offer to act now! Thousands of Tennessee high school seniors have already claimed their college spot for the fall, but many still have the opportunity to secure theirs before time runs out. The deadline to claim […]
Election Day Is Tomorrow — Don’t Let Misinformation Steal Your Voice
As Jefferson County heads into Election Day tomorrow, it’s more important than ever for voters to stay alert, stay informed, and stay grounded in facts. Local elections shape our schools, our roads, our taxes, and our daily lives — and unfortunately, moments like this also attract a wave of misinformation from individuals and groups who […]
