Unemployment Down in Nearly Every Tennessee County
Newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development highlighted an improving economy with lower unemployment in nearly every county across the state in August. Unemployment rates decreased in 94 of Tennessee’s 95 counties during the month. Benton was the only county with a slight increase of 0.1 of a percentage point […]
GOP Chairman Jeremy Faison meets with President Donald Trump
Tennessee House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Sept. 23. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Tennessee House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, at t he White House on Sept. 23. Tennessee House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, got the opportunity of a […]
Deadline for Small Business Relief Extended Until Sept. 30
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a 5-day extension for eligible small businesses to certify for the Tennessee Business Relief Program (TBRP). “We want to ensure this relief makes it to as many small businesses as possible who are hurting from the impacts of the pandemic,” said Gov. Lee. “I encourage every eligible business to […]
Tennessee Farms Offer Safe, Outdoor Fun This Fall
Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy fall fun with family and friends? A trip to a Tennessee farm this season will bring smiling faces, family entertainment, and unforgettable memories. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, agritourism operators have implemented health measures to make sure your visit is safe and enjoyable. […]
COUNTY COVID CASES EXAMINED
Recent Covid numbers indicated that the approaching fall season may look more like normal in Tennessee and Jefferson County. As of the final day of Summer 2020, only .7% , well less than 1%, of Jefferson County residents that have tested for the Coronavirus, are currently in the active phase of the virus. To date, […]
Happy Fall !
Fall is finally here as today marks the autumnal equinox! On Tuesday, September 22, day and night are exactly the same length. At 9:30 AM, the sun is directly above the equator and marks the beginning of fall.As the blazing sun gives way to a cool breeze, it is time to start gathering pumpkins and planning that long […]
County Boards Elect Officers
The Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Budget Committee and Jefferson County School Board recently elected officers to hold various positions of service to the citizens. Commissioners elected Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts to the position of Chair of the County Commission. Commissioners Kesterson, Douglas and Scarlett will serve respectively as Chair Pro Temp, Chaplin and […]
Trump Administration Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Strategy
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Defense (DoD) today released two documents outlining the Trump Administration’s detailed strategy to deliver safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses to the American people as quickly and reliably as possible. The documents, developed by HHS in coordination with DoD and the Centers for […]
Tennesseans Can Honor a Service Member with Their Vote
The Secretary of State’s Honor Vote Program allows Tennesseans to dedicate their vote in the upcoming election to a veteran or active duty member of the U.S. military. “As Americans, we have the right to select our leaders through free elections. Honor Vote is a small way that we can recognize and thank the men […]
Constitution Week and 19th Amendment Exhibit
Constitution Day, September 17, 2020, marks the 233rd Anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. Members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society Daughters of the Revolution (NSDAR), were on hand today as Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts honored the signing […]
Vols Climb In Polls; No. 15 in AP, No. 17 in Coaches
Tennessee football climbed in both national polls this week, jumping to No. 15 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 17 in the Amway Coaches poll. The Vols leaped 10 spots in the Associated Press poll and went from the first team out of the Coaches poll last week to No. 17. Beginning with […]
Registration is Now Open for Tennessee’s 2020 Student Mock Election
The Secretary of State’s 2020 Student Mock Election gives Tennessee students a chance to make their voice heard in the upcoming election while learning about the electoral process. “The Student Mock Election gives students a hands-on opportunity to learn about how we, as Tennesseans, select our elected officials,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “We […]
Carson-Newman Ranked Among Top Universities In The Nation
Carson-Newman University students, from left, Jazlyn Verner, a junior from Memphis, Tigist Maxson, a sophomore from Lynchburg, Va., Faith Marable, a junior from Murfreesboro, and Michaela Goodman, a sophomore from Athens, show their school spirit with the University’s “talons up” gesture. U.S. News & World Report ranked Carson-Newman among the top universities in the nation […]
Discovery of Human Remains, Park Closes Hazel Creek Trail and Backcountry Campsite 82
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have closed campsite 82 and a section of Hazel Creek Trail after rangers have discovered the remains of an out-of-state adult male at the campsite. On the afternoon of September 11, backpackers found an unoccupied tent at campsite 82. Shortly thereafter, the hikers discovered what appeared to be human […]
LeConte Medical Center Named a Best Maternity Hospital by Newsweek
LeConte Medical Center is named among “Best Maternity Hospitals 2020” by Newsweek. The distinction was awarded to 231 facilities in 36 states and LeConte Medical Center is one of only four hospitals in Tennessee to be included. Newsweek partnered with The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that reports on the safety and quality performance […]
