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 […]
Record Crowds Fill Downtown Dandridge for June Jubilee
The Dandridge June Jubilee Music & Street Festival, always a crowd favorite, exceeded expectations on Saturday, June 20th, delivering the largest turnout in the event’s history as thousands of visitors packed the streets of Tennessee’s second oldest town for a full day of music, food, and community celebration. Crowds began filling Historic Downtown Dandridge early and […]
Director of Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services, Brad Phillips, Retires after 33 years of dedication and service.
Brad Phillips delivers farewell to Jefferson County Tennessee Commission. Click image below for video coverage.
SpaceX Sets New Global Record With the Largest IPO Ever Filed
SpaceX rewrote financial history today, completing what is now recognized as the largest initial public offering ever brought to the public markets. The company’s long anticipated debut drew overwhelming investor demand, pushing the offering to unprecedented scale and instantly positioning SpaceX among the world’s most valuable publicly traded enterprises. Shares were priced at $135, allowing the […]
TDCI Shares Investor Protection Tips Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed Monday, June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Tennessee. To raise awareness about this proclamation and the rise in financial exploitation targeting elderly investors, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Securities reminds seniors and their caregivers to learn the signs of financial fraud […]
Harshbarger Votes to Fully Fund ICE and Border Patrol for Remainder of the Trump Presidency
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Secure America Act, the budget reconciliation bill to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). All funds are available through September 30, 2029, carrying through the remainder of President Trump’s presidency. “We said we […]
Tennessee Sees Dramatic Drop in 2026 Memorial Day Traffic Fatalities as Drivers Slow Down and Buckle Up
The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated only one traffic fatality statewide during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday travel period, according to preliminary results. This is a significant decrease from the eight fatalities reported during last year’s holiday weekend During this holiday period, state troopers responded to 776 crashes across Tennessee, including 205 injury crashes, and assisted […]
Payroll employment increases by 172,000 in May; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and health care. Employment in financial activities declined. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey […]
Comptroller’s Office Recognizes a Record 15 Counties for Clean Audits
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower has announced that 15 Tennessee counties have earned a clean audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, which is a record number. These counties, audited by the Comptroller’s Division of Local Government Audit, reported no findings in their annual financial and compliance reports. The 15 counties […]
TVA’s 3,770-Megawatt Construction Build Positions Valley for Long-Term Growth
The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors met Thursday to review progress on one of the largest generation construction programs in the agency’s history and to reinforce TVA’s role in keeping the region – and the nation – energy secure, economically competitive and positioned for long-term leadership. The Board reported that the state of TVA […]
Deer Mice and a Deadly Virus: What East Tennessee Needs to Know About Hantavirus Right Now
A rare but potentially deadly virus carried by common North American rodents has resurfaced in national public health discussions, prompting questions about local risk here in East Tennessee. While Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) remains extremely uncommon in the eastern United States, the deer mouse—the primary carrier of the virus—is widespread across Tennessee, including the foothills and […]
Gov. Lee, TWRA Recognize Safe Boating Week, May 16-22
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proclaimed May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week in Tennessee. In support of the statewide and national observance, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will participate in the annual National Safe Boating Week, reminding all boaters to refresh their boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming summer boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off […]
