Happy New Year from the Jefferson County Post
It’s finally here: 2021 has arrived! New Years is almost always eagerly awaited, with people making all sorts of resolutions for the coming months. Celebrations of the New Year can be traced back some 4,000 years to Babylonian culture. Their New Year began with the first new moon following the vernal equinox – a day […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE COVID-19 OPERATIONS PLAN, JANUARY 4, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE COVID-19 OPERATIONS PLAN In response to the Governor’s latest Executive Order and the rise in COVID-19 cases across Jefferson County and in the surrounding areas, the Jefferson County Clerk’s office will begin operating under its COVID-19 Operations Plan beginning January 4, 2021 through January 31, 2021. In an effort to remain […]
Jefferson County Schools Distance Learning – Citizens Should Be Proud Of Community, Faculty, & Parent Support
Successful learning always takes a partnership, and this has been especially true in 2020. Talk to any teacher or parent and you are bound to hear a story of challenge, a story unprecedented. Just a year ago, no one could have predicted the need for distance learning days for all students. Yet, in the first […]
The Winter Solstice is Here!
December is full of many celebrations and events, so many that the celebration seems to last all month long. Did you know there is another reason to celebrate this time of the year? The shortest day of the year is quickly upon us! Thursday, December 21, 2017 will mark this year’s Winter Solstice. What is […]
State Legislation Filed to Eliminate Essential Employees Distinction
Pre-filing of legislation is well underway in the Tennessee legislature and the 112th General Assembly will soon be considering the policy proposals of Tennessee’s House and Senator members. Earlier this week, legislation was filed prohibiting state or local government entities from classifying businesses as “essential” or “non-essential” for the purpose of mandated closures or restricting […]
Reducing Holiday Stress and Anxiety
Self-care is always important for good mental and physical health during the holiday season, but even more important during a pandemic. If we want to get through this, we may cope better with a few strategies within our control. Here are 10 suggestions: Reduce your sources of stress. Limit how many news sources you read […]
Covenant Health Receives First Shipment of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020
Covenant Health received its first shipment of the Pfizer/BioNTech (mRNA vaccine) COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. The first round of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution will be offered to employees working in environments that are considered high risk or high exposure to COVID-19. Receiving the vaccine is voluntary for staff. The vaccine will be […]
GOVERNOR LEE, COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANNOUNCE REVANCE THERAPEUTICS TO RELOCATE GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS TO NASHVILLE
Silicon Valley biotechnology innovator in aesthetics, therapeutics and financial technology Company will invest more than $10 million in Nashville operations Project will create nearly 150 jobs over five years NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Revance Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RVNC) officials announced today that […]
Mask Mandates and Executive Orders Challenged by Lawsuits in Multiple Tennessee Courts
Submitted by David Seal, Three lawsuits originating in Davidson and Williamson Counties could have statewide implications on the ability of local governments, mayors, and school districts to impose mask mandates and limit constitutional rights by executive order. All three suits challenge the authority of executive orders issued by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, orders that serve […]
VOLS Back On Rocky Top This Saturday Against No. 6 Rival Florida
Tennessee is back on Rocky Top this Saturday for its first home game in six weeks as the Vols welcome SEC East rival No. 6 Florida to Neyland Stadium for a late afternoon showdown that will be broadcast nationally on CBS. The Big Orange have not played a home game since their Oct. 24 contest […]
BPF Aiming To Bring Holiday Hope to Homeless Pets
Despite this year’s challenges, BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) has remained vigilant in its mission to find loving homes for shelter pets. On December 9-13, BPF is aiming to bring holiday hope to homeless pets across the country with its Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope event. BPF will support nearly 170 shelters by offering reduced-fee […]
Gov. Lee Announces Reemployment Act to Support Tennessee National Guard
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced the first bill of his administration’s legislative package for the 2021 General Assembly. The Reemployment Act from the Department of the Military will provide reemployment protections to Tennessee National Guard service members who are called to state active duty. “Over the coming weeks, we will be offering a preview […]
