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 […]
July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstate and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 2, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts most travelers will drive to […]
Heat Safety Encouraged as Extreme Temperatures Impact Tennessee
Extreme heat is predicted for many parts of Tennessee over the next several days and the Tennessee Department of Health is urging everyone to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses. “Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for older adults and young children,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner John Dunn. “Spending too much time outdoors in high […]
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 […]
House Majority Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison secures $1.5M for Pigeon River recovery
House Majority Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, has secured $1.5 million in state funding to assist with Pigeon River recovery efforts. The funds will be administered to the Pigeon River Outfitters Association to help match a federal grant to restore the river following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in 2024. This investment is expected to leverage […]
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 […]
Statewide Unemployment Holds Firm for Fourth Straight Month
The statewide unemployment rate remained unchanged in May at 3.6%, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). This marks the fourth consecutive month the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has been 3.6%. One year ago, the state’s unemployment rate in May was 3.5%. Tennessee’s unemployment rate continues […]
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.
Tennessee Attorney General Defends Federalism and State Territorial Sovereignty at the U.S. Supreme Court
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that Tennessee has filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court challenging an effort by Colorado local governments to wield Colorado state tort law to control energy policy nationwide. In the case, Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, the County of Boulder seeks billions […]
Steps of Hope 5K Set for Saturday Morning at Dandridge’s Field of Dreams
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — The community will come together this Saturday morning at the Field of Dreams Activity Center for the Steps of Hope 5K, a walk/run dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable children in East Tennessee. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., with the event hosted by Rescue 180, a local nonprofit with the […]
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 […]
