DANDRIDGE JUNE JUBILEE THIS SATURDAY IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DANDRIDGE
June Jubilee is coming to the streets of the Historic Town Square in downtown Dandridge on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The county’s largest and oldest street festival will kick off at 10 am Saturday morning with food, music and vendors galore! June Jubilee is a family friendly event and there is something for everyone to […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JEFFERSON COUNTY PROPOSED 2024 – 2025 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND COUNTY/SCHOOL BUDGETS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JEFFERSON COUNTY PROPOSED 2024 – 2025 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND COUNTY/SCHOOL BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Commission Budget Committee will meet on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:15 […]
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED CERTIFIED TAX RATE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED CERTIFIED TAX RATE The Budget Committee (County Commission) of Jefferson County, TN, will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., on the Jefferson County’s intent to exceed the certified (tax neutral) property tax rate. This public hearing will be held at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
PUBLIC NOTICE – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY – JEFFERSON COUNTY SANITATION – ALL COMMERCIAL DISPOSAL IS SUSPENDED
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Jefferson County Sanitation is experiencing an overfull condition in the Class III/IV construction/demolition landfill. We are actively pursuing a permit modification that increases our capacity. This process could take 4 – 8 months to finalize. Therefore, ALL COMMERCIAL DISPOSAL IS SUSPENDED. Jefferson County citizens may continue to dispose Class III/IV waste in some […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce New Funding for Nuclear Education
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today that the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Roane State Community College will receive funding from Tennessee’s Nuclear Energy Fund. The institutions will use the additional dollars to support existing nuclear programs as well as develop and implement new […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JEFFERSON COUNTY PROPOSED 2024 – 2025 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND COUNTY/SCHOOL BUDGETS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JEFFERSON COUNTY PROPOSED 2024 – 2025 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND COUNTY/SCHOOL BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Commission Budget Committee will meet on Monday, June 24, 2023, at 6:15 […]
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED CERTIFIED TAX RATE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED CERTIFIED TAX RATE The Budget Committee (County Commission) of Jefferson County, TN, will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., on the Jefferson County’s intent to exceed the certified (tax neutral) property tax rate. This public hearing will be held at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
TDOE Highlights Promotion Pathways for Students & Strong Support for Families
Tennessee Department of Education is highlighting the multiple pathways available to support 3rd and 4th grade students who may benefit from extra learning supports. Additionally, new and updated resources are available to support districts and schools as they work with families in determining the best pathway for their student. “As districts and schools begin to have essential […]
Tennessee Promise Application Deadline Extended to May 31 Due to Extraordinary FAFSA Issues
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced today the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline for the Tennessee Promise scholarship program will be extended to Friday, May 31. The new deadline provides high school seniors and their families additional time to complete their FAFSA and remain eligible for the state’s tuition-free higher education program. […]
Carson-Newman Commencement celebrates graduates, Robert Reedy Bryan Society inductees
Carson-Newman University announced four inductees into the third class of the Robert Reedy Bryan Society. The recognition took place during C-N’s May 3 Spring Undergraduate Commencement, which awarded degrees to 288 graduates and featured The Honorable Phil Roe, who gave the commencement address. Those inducted into the Robert Reedy Bryan Society were The Honorable Jeanette […]
Kara Campbell of Jefferson Elementary Serves On Tennessee Distinguished Educator Council Financial Literacy Commission
As educators in your community, we see more than concerns in the classroom. We see families struggling to live month to month. We see people going into debt over emergencies because they simply don’t have enough saved to help them recover. Most importantly, we see the stress financial strains put on families. Financial stability begins […]
Updates on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a disease that is highly contagious and often deadly in poultry, caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5) and A (H7) viruses; it is also known as bird or avian flu. HPAI viruses can be transmitted by wild birds to domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. […]
Tennessee Unemployment Numbers Trend Down in March
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate dropped for the second consecutive month in March, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The seasonally adjusted rate for the month came in at 3.2%, 0.1 of a percentage point lower than February’s rate of 3.3%. Tennessee’s all-time low unemployment rate is 3.1%, which […]
TDH Investigating Cases of Botulism-Like Illness Following Cosmetic Injections
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and multiple other states to investigate botulism-like illness after reported botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes. Joint investigations have identified concerns about use of counterfeit products or products with unclear origin administered in […]
TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Return Scams
With Tax Day around the corner, the Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of scams related to tax returns. Scammers will try various tactics to get their hands on your money, including issuing fake communications claiming to be from legitimate agencies such as the IRS. These messages can arrive in the form […]
