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Bush Bros.’ Ethier tells Carson-Newman graduates “times call for leaders with right values, vision”

Carson-Newman University celebrated more than 350 graduates earning degrees during its Winter Commencement. The Dec. 12 ceremony was held at the Sevierville Convention…

From Colonies to Counties: Thanksgiving Through the Eyes of Tennessee’s Founders

From Colonies to Counties: Thanksgiving Through the Eyes of Tennessee’s Founders

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’ve looked back at its colonial origins and its humble observance on the Appalachian frontier. But what did Thanksgiving mean…

Jefferson County High School Senior Emma Disney Becomes 4th Generation Tennessee Tech Student

Jefferson County High School Senior Emma Disney Becomes 4th Generation Tennessee Tech Student

When it came time for Jefferson County High School senior Emma Disney to consider her college options, she didn’t hesitate. “I was dead…

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Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates…

Michael Phagan, CPA, CMFO, Baneberry City Manager, announced he will be seeking the office of Jefferson County Trustee in the May Republican primary. Michael has a history of…

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and Policy.…

Jefferson County Schools is proud to celebrate a highly successful academic year marked by strong student performance, exceptional growth, and statewide recognition. The 2024 to 2025 school year…

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TDOT Halts Highway Construction for the Holiday Travel Period

Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates…

Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in September

Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in September

Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady in September at 3.6%, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The release of September’s data was…

VITAL POLICY – Senator Jessie Seal Urges Support for SB 1080, Potentially Over Six Million Dollars of Additional Revenue for District Eight

VITAL POLICY – Senator Jessie Seal Urges Support for SB 1080, Potentially Over Six Million Dollars of Additional Revenue for District Eight

County governments in the 8th Senate District could get a financial shot in the arm if proposed legislation is enacted to return 50% of the Real Estate Transfer…

Crafting Stories Through Songs: Signups Open Today for Tennessee Songwriters Week 2026

Crafting Stories Through Songs: Signups Open Today for Tennessee Songwriters Week 2026

Songwriters in all genres of music are encouraged to share their original music, as signups officially open today for the eighth annual statewide Tennessee Songwriters Week. Songwriters can sign…