Tennessee Unemployment Rate Falls to Two-Year Low of 3.4%
Tennessee last month posted its lowest unemployment rate in two years, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July was 3.4%, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month and from one year ago. The last time Tennessee reported […]
TN Direct Admissions Expands Statewide for Second Year, Letters Arrive in September for Students Who Apply by August 17
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced that TN Direct Admissions is underway for the Class of 2027, giving high school seniors more time and information to plan their path after high school. To receive personalized admission offers and estimated financial aid information through TN Direct Admissions, students must first complete the TN Promise application. Students who apply […]
Trump Delivers Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to recognize Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations that maximize parental choices over vaccinations for their children and align three categories of childhood immunizations with scientific evidence and best practices from peer, developed countries. The Order provides recommendations that give parents more information and options when making immunization […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Control for 2026-27
The American Academy of Pediatrics in updated recommendations urges that all children age 6 months or older be vaccinated to prevent influenza, noting the severity of the past season that resulted in nearly 200 children’s deaths. The policy statement and technical report “Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2026-2027” will be available […]
Follow Election Night Results Live on the Jefferson County Post Facebook Page
The Jefferson County Post will provide real‑time election results on Thursday night, and readers are encouraged to follow the action live on the Jefferson County Post Facebook page immediately after polls close. As vote totals begin to arrive from the Jefferson County Election Commission, the Post will publish continuous updates, precinct numbers, and developing trends […]
U.S. Marshals Arrest Man for Threats Against an Officer
On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Marshals’ Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force arrested Justin Allen Crum for threats against a public official and for absconding from his Tennessee Department of Correction probation status. Crum, age 33, was charged with the state charge of Retaliation for Past Actions for threatening to kill Morristown Police Department Detective […]
Commission Holds Final Meeting Before August Election; Easton Seated as Veteran Service Officer
The Jefferson County Commission met this week for its last regular meeting before the General Election on August 6th, which will seat a majority—or near majority—of new commissioners. The July meeting was also the first meeting of the new fiscal year in Jefferson County, which began on the first day of July. Seventeen members of […]
Tanning and Tanning Salon Safety Tips for Young People
Many young people are interested in tanning to achieve a certain appearance or to fit beauty trends promoted on social media. Recently, online movements such as “looksmaxxing” and “tanmaxxing” have encouraged teens to pursue darker skin tones through a variety of methods, some of which may be unsafe. While a tan is often perceived as […]
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak with Unknown Source
There is a large multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis occurring in at least four midwestern states. Public health officials are interviewing people linked to this outbreak to find out what foods they ate before getting sick. A specific food item has not yet been confirmed as the source. Investigators are collecting as much information as they can to […]
Tennessee Department of Health Confirms First Measles Cases in 2026
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is confirming two cases of measles in middle Tennessee, the first in the state this year. Both individuals are currently recovering at home. One of the individuals had been fully vaccinated against measles, while the vaccination status of the second individual is unknown. Both individuals were exposed to a confirmed measles case […]
Inside Jefferson County Schools’ Big Leap: Academic Gains, New Construction & Clearing Up the Myths
Jefferson County, Tennessee Schools just hit a major milestone — ranking in the top 3 academically across our district, competing with large metro systems like Oak Ridge and Knoxville. In this in‑depth interview, Director of Schools Dr. Tommy Arnold and School Board Member Doug Ibbetson sit down to discuss what this achievement means for […]
Retiring Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts Honors Legacy of County Leadership With Wall Dedication
Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts, who will conclude his tenure later this year and is not seeking reelection, presided over a heartfelt and historic ceremony in the Mayor’s Office this week—formally dedicating a newly dedicated wall honoring past County Executives and County Mayors. The display features framed photographs of those who have held the county’s […]
2026 OPERATION DRY WATER SET FOR JULY 4th HOLIDAY PERIOD
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th holiday, and this year is July 3-5 (Friday-Sunday). The July 4th holiday normally means an increase in boater activity, and the TWRA will […]
