General Skrmetti Joins Coalition in Lawsuit Against US AG Garland, ATF on Pistol Brace Rule
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a 24-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and its director that seeks to enjoin a recently issued final rule governing “Stabilizing Braces,” commonly known as pistol braces. The rule, called Factoring Criteria for Firearms with […]
New Cost Share for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses Announced
Agricultural and forestry businesses have a new opportunity to strengthen or expand operations with an innovative program. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) joins Governor Bill Lee in announcing the Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost share. “Agriculture drives Tennessee’s economy, and this strategic investment will ensure that the industry continues to thrive,” […]
Consumer Alert: Honda Issues “Do Not Drive” Warning for Some Vehicles Equipped with Takata Airbags
The Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) in the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office is warning drivers to heed a new “Do Not Drive” warning from Honda. As of February 3rd, approximately 8,200 Acura and Honda (2001-2003) vehicles equipped with unrepaired Takata Alpha driver side air bag inflators remain on the road. If you own one of […]
New Assistant District Attorney Sworn in for the Fourth Judicial District
Nikolas Kear was recently sworn in at the Cocke County Courthouse as Assistant District Attorney for the Fourth Judicial District by Circuit Court Judge, the Honorable Carter Moore. The fourth district is comprised of Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier Counties. Nik is a graduate of Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina and the University of […]
Carson-Newman University to build new residence life complex
Carson-Newman University students will soon have a new place to call home. Construction of a new residence life complex was given the green light, following approval by the University’s Board of Trustees during their January meeting. The announcement comes as the University prepares to open a 48,000 sq ft health sciences building this fall, adding […]
MAYOR MARK POTTS ANNOUNCES OFFICE CLOSURE DURING TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF OFFICES
County Mayor Mark Potts along with the Register of Deeds, Ed Stiner announce that the Jefferson County Register of Deeds and Archives Office will be relocating to the second Floor of the First Horizon Bank building immediately. In order to relocate all items for business operations, the offices will be closed beginning Wednesday, February 8 […]
Conagra recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
More than 2.5 million pounds of canned meat and poultry have been recalled because of a defect in their packaging that may cause the contents to become contaminated without showing any outward signs of an issue, according to U.S. health officials. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service published an announcement that several types of […]
Shark bites tied for 10-year low in 2022 but spiked in regional hotspots
The number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide decreased last year, tying with 2020 for the fewest number of reported incidents in the last 10 years. According to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File, there were a total of 57 unprovoked bites in 2022, most of which occurred in the United States and Australia. Of […]
Summer Food Service Program Sponsor Application Period Opens for 2023
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing its participation in the 2023 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the opening of this year’s application period. The goal of the Summer Food Service Program is to ensure children 18 and younger, who benefit from meal programs at school, continue to have that same access […]
TDOE, TERA Releases 2022 Tennessee Educator Survey Results
Today, the Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) released key findings and responses from the 2022 Tennessee Educator Survey from more than 39,000 educators, totaling over half of the state’s educator population. Responses from the 2022 survey are vital to informing the state’s work on improving educator experiences in Tennessee. As […]
Do sleep medications increase your chances of dementia?
UCSF-Led Study Shows Benzos, Antidepressants, Ambien May Impact Cognition A new study shows that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia in whites. But the type and quantity of the medication may be factors in explaining the higher risk. It follows previous work that shows Blacks have a higher likelihood than whites of developing Alzheimer’s, […]
Attorney General Skrmetti Calls on Congress to Rein in the Biden Administration’s Emergency Covid Powers
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general in calling on Congressional leaders to end President Biden’s Administration’s continued use of pandemic emergency powers. Though President Biden himself has declared that “the pandemic is over,” his Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continue […]
Jefferson County Clerk Frank C. Herndon – County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT) Outstanding County Clerk of the year for 2022
The County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT) is pleased to announce that Jefferson County Clerk Frank C. Herndon has been selected as the Outstanding County Clerk of the year for 2022 at COAT’s annual convention. Mr. Herndon was selected from a pool of 95 county clerks in the state. COAT Executive Director, Rodney Archer said, […]
Jefferson County Honors Stanley Wilder and Tommy Love With Resolution
Two distinguished residents of Jefferson County were recognized posthumously during the quarterly meeting of the Jefferson County Commission. Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts read Honorary Resolutions for Stanley Wilder and Tommy Love aloud to the public and sitting commissioners. Both Mr. Wilder and Mr. Love were represented by family members who accepted a copy of […]
County Positions To Pay Off Debt To Thwart Property Tax Increase
Jefferson County is positioning itself to pay off debt that would likely necessitate a significant property tax increase inside the next ten years if left unchecked. During the first quarterly meeting of 2023, the Jefferson County Commission approved a motion from the budget committee to use excess funds in the Debt Service account to pay […]
Tennessee Joins DOJ in Filing Complaint against Google Regarding Harmful Advertising Practices
Nashville- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today he joined the Department of Justice and seven state attorneys general in filing a civil antitrust suit against Google. The complaint alleges Google has monopolized multiple key digital advertising technologies, collectively referred to as the “ad tech stack.” Website publishers and advertisers depend on this technology to […]
