Unemployment rate falls to 6.3% in January; payroll employment changes little (+49,000)
The unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 6.3 percent in January, while nonfarm payroll employment changed little (+49,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The labor market continued to reflect the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and efforts to contain it. In January, notable job gains in professional and business […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Amazon to Create 800 New Jobs in Alcoa
Third Amazon fulfillment center announced in Tennessee in just over 12 months 634,000-square-foot fulfillment center will utilize Amazon Robotics Technology NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Amazon officials announced today that Amazon will establish a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Alcoa. The site, […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Sese Industrial Services, U.S. Corp. to Locate New Facility in Chattanooga
Company will assemble Axle Components for Volkswagen Project includes investment of more than $42 million to build new facility NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Sese Industrial Services, U.S. Corp. officials announced today that the Axle Manufacturing company will locate new operations in […]
Josh Heupel Named Tennessee’s 27th Head Football Coach
Josh Heupel, the former Oklahoma quarterback who led his team to the national title, and who as an assistant coach and head coach captured conference championships at Oklahoma and UCF, has been named Tennessee’s 27th head football coach, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Wednesday. Heupel will be formally introduced during a live-streamed […]
Hi, I’m Buck
Hello. Frens. My name. is Buck. I am a big dog who likes to run sniff and jump. I love hoomans and I show my wooffection through jumps and hugs. The other dogs tell me that current research doesn’t mention jumps as a love language. But it’s my love language so I don’t know if […]
Carson-Newman online education program ranked No. 1 in Tennessee
Carson-Newman University’s online graduate education program is the best in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Carson-Newman remains the state’s highest-ranked private school in the “Best Online MBA Program” category. The 2021 Best Online Programs rankings, released today, placed C-N’s online graduate education program as No. 1 in the state and […]
Danny White Named Director of Athletics
Dr. Danny White, recently ranked the fourth-best athletic director in the country by Stadium, will become the new athletic director at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman announced today. His consistent record of transforming college athletic programs to win championships, drive growth, and achieve success, have made him a rising star in college […]
Imposter Scheme Targeting Tennessee Businesses – AG Slatery & Secretary of States Office Action
AG Slatery and the Secretary of State’s Office Announce Action against Michigan Operators of Government Imposter Scheme Targeting Tennessee Businesses Nashville- Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and the Secretary of State’s office announced a lawsuit against Michigan-based Labor Law Poster Service (LLPS, Inc.), Council for Corporations, LLC, ANS, Inc., and several members of a […]
Jefferson County Commission Vote
The Jefferson County Commission met for their regular quarterly voting session this week, with a portion of commissioners attending the meeting virtually. While most of the agenda was in the nature of general housekeeping, the commission did vote unanimously to extend the Local Coronavirus Relief which allows extended paid leave for employees through March 31, […]
Jefferson County Schools announces the hiring of Mr. Trevor Collins as the new Director/Coordinator of Data and Accountability
Jefferson County Schools announces the hiring of Mr. Trevor Collins as the new Director/Coordinator of Data and Accountability. Mr. Collins most recently was serving in the Lenoir City School system as the Director of Special Education. Mr. Collins has also been a classroom teacher, Tennessee Reward School Ambassador, Professional Learning Coordinator, and regional data analyst […]
Gov. Bill Lee Announces Intervention for Tennessee Students
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced special session legislation addressing K-12 student learning loss and the adverse effects on Tennessee students’ proficiency in reading and math after extended time away from the classroom due to COVID-19. “COVID-19 has disrupted every aspect of education and we are on the cusp of severe consequences for our students […]
University of Tennessee Issues Letters of Termination for Head Football Coach Jeremy Pruitt, Two Assistant Coaches and Seven Others on the Football Staff
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, today announced significant personnel action in the football program resulting from an investigation into potential NCAA violations. In announcing the findings, Chancellor Donde Plowman said she is accepting the recommendation of Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer to move forward with terminating Head Football Coach Jeremy Pruitt, two assistant coaches, and seven […]
115 Years of Pollution to Continue with new Pigeon River Permit – Water Advocacy Groups Concerned With Permit Renewal
Water advocacy groups in Tennessee are hoping to bring attention to a renewal of a controversial wastewater permit that is being proposed for the large paper mill along the Pigeon River in Canton, NC known as Blue Ridge Paper Products. The groups say that the new draft permit, which is overdue for its renewal, calls […]
Momentum Builds for Civil Forfeiture Reform in Tennessee – Activists Meet at Annual Bill of Rights Dinner
In front of a group of more than one hundred activists at the annual Bill of Rights Dinner in Knoxville, organizer Erik Wiatr described Civil Asset Forfeiture (CAF) as one of the greatest threats to individual property rights. Master of Ceremonies Mayor Glen Jacobs of Knox County recalled a meeting in which he found it […]
Payroll employment declines by 140,000 in December – unemployment rate unchanged at 6.7%
Total nonfarm payroll employment declined by 140,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The decline in payroll employment reflects the recent increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and efforts to contain the pandemic. In December, job losses in leisure and hospitality and in […]
Editorials & The Buzz Are Back!
The Jefferson County Post is proud to announce the return of the Editorial and The Buzz!! In early 2021 watch for added columnists, contributors, and coverage area increases to bring you more news on a daily basis.
