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Election Day Is Tomorrow — Don’t Let Misinformation Steal Your Voice
As Jefferson County heads into Election Day tomorrow, it’s more important than ever for…
Low Early Voting Numbers Persist In Jefferson County As Election Day Approaches
Low early voting numbers persist in Jefferson County, as Election Day approaches. Despite a…
79 Tennessee Counties Report Unemployment Rates Below 5%
Seventy-nine of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in February even as…
Election Day Is Tomorrow — Don’t Let Misinformation Steal Your Voice
As Jefferson County heads into Election Day tomorrow, it’s more important than ever for voters to…
Carson-Newman commencement celebrates Class of 2026, Robert Reedy Bryan Society inductees
Carson-Newman University held its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 1. During the event the University…
Low Early Voting Numbers Persist In Jefferson County As Election Day Approaches
Low early voting numbers persist in Jefferson County, as Election Day approaches. Despite a full ballot…
79 Tennessee Counties Report Unemployment Rates Below 5%
Seventy-nine of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in February even as most counties…
Jefferson County Raised to AA1 Bond Rating – Highest In History – Saves $4.2 Million Through Refinancing
The Jefferson County Commission will return to their previous meeting schedule of 8 meetings and 8…
Early Voting Numbers Pacing Slow – District by District Counts
Early voting is in full swing in Jefferson County for the May 5, 2026 Primary Election.…
Budget Committee To Recommend Budget With No Property Tax Increase To Commission
The Jefferson County Budget Committee will send the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget to the full…
TWRA Announces Availability of 2026-27 Clean Stream Grants
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations,…
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Carson-Newman commencement celebrates Class …
Carson-Newman University held its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 1. During the event the University inducted five new members into the Robert Reedy…
Rescue 180 wins non-profit of the year in Je…
Jefferson County’s Substance Abuse Coalition, Rescue 180, was awarded Non‑Profit of the Year for 2025–26. “We proudly honor Rev. Debra Shultz and Rescue 180,…
Largest-Ever Shared Book Reading Study Finds…
New groundbreaking research – the largest dataset ever conducted on shared book reading – reaffirms that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library significantly strengthens early literacy…
Williams honored by Rescue 180 with Courage …
A special event was held at the Rescue 180 Crisis Center to provide great food and fellowship, and to give honor where honor is…
Carson-Newman nursing graduates celebrate 10…
In their first attempt, 100% of Carson-Newman University’s 2025 nursing graduates passed National Council Licensing Examinations (NCLEX). The test, a mandatory examination for licensure…
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Carson-Newman commencement celebrates Class of 2026, Robert Reedy Bryan Society inductees
Carson-Newman University held its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 1. During the event the University inducted five new members into the Robert…
Rescue 180 wins non-profit of the year in Jefferson County
Jefferson County’s Substance Abuse Coalition, Rescue 180, was awarded Non‑Profit of the Year for 2025–26. “We proudly honor Rev. Debra Shultz and Rescue…
Largest-Ever Shared Book Reading Study Finds Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Dramatically Improves Early Literacy for Children in Five Countries
New groundbreaking research – the largest dataset ever conducted on shared book reading – reaffirms that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library significantly strengthens early…
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As Jefferson County heads into Election Day tomorrow, it’s more important than ever for voters to stay alert, stay informed, and stay grounded in facts. Local elections shape…
Low early voting numbers persist in Jefferson County, as Election Day approaches. Despite a full ballot and several highly contested local offices, voting totals are not keeping up…
Seventy-nine of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in February even as most counties saw an increase in their rates over the previous month, according to…
The Jefferson County Commission will return to their previous meeting schedule of 8 meetings and 8 work sessions for fiscal year 2026-2027. For several months both citizens and…
Early Voting Numbers Pacing Slow – District by District Counts
Budget Committee To Recommend Budget With No Property Tax Increase To Commission
TWRA Announces Availability of 2026-27 Clean Stream Grants
TOWN OF DANDRIDGE AWARDED A TENNESSEE AMERICA 250 GRANT FROM THE TENNESSEE COMMISSION FOR THE UNITED STATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL
PPI Beats Analysts Expectations – PPI for final demand advances 0.5% in March; goods rise 1.6%, services unchanged
NASA Welcomes Record-Setting Artemis II Moonfarers Back to Earth
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Millennial A.E. After Empire – They Own Your Words – The DEATH of Free Speech!
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VITAL POLICY – Senator Jessie Seal Urges Support for SB 1080, Potentially Over Six Million Dollars of Additional Revenue for District Eight
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Jane Chambers Honored for Ten Years of Dedicated Service by President General Pamela Rouse Wright, NSDAR
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#HEROES – Karen Phillips Lee is one of those people
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Williams honored by Rescue 180 with Courage Award
Nashville View all
TN Promise Application Opened on April 1 for the Class of 2027
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today announced that the TN Promise application is now open for the Class of 2027. For the first time, high school juniors…
Tennessee Starts Year With Lower Unemployment
After a year of steady unemployment, Tennessee began 2026 with a slight decline in its unemployment rate from the previous month, according to data from the Tennessee Department…
Tennessee’s Free Real Estate Licensing Program for Qualifying High School Seniors Begins Accepting Applications Starting April 1
Starting on Wednesday, April 1, the Tennessee High School Senior Real Estate Licensing Program will begin accepting applications for 2026. Launched in 2024 through the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, the program offers…
TDH Reinforces Importance of Naloxone with Rise in Cychlorphine Fatalities
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is providing statewide information following more than 30 fatal overdoses statewide, since October 2025, associated with a newly identified opioid known as cychlorphine. Cychlorphine…
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Election Time In Jefferson County Tennessee – Interview with Nathan Bugg, Administrator of Elections
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Debunking More Myths – VideoCast with Jefferson County Commission Chairman, Jimmy Carmichael
Debunking Social Media Myths: Jefferson County Commission Chairman Sets the Record Straight
Debunking Myths & Exploring Public Funds – Interview with Dandridge Town Administrator, Chris Shockley
Director of Schools – A look at Jefferson County Schools
Public Notices View all
PUBLIC NOTICE – REVISED – Notice of Meetings: Work Session, Regular Voting Meetings, Budget Committee, Nominating Committee for the 2026-2027 Calendar Year
Notice of Meetings: Work Session, Regular Voting Meetings, Budget Committee, Nominating Committee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY…
PUBLIC NOTICE – Change Of The Schedule Of Budget Committee Of Jefferson County, Meeting, May 18, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Complies With Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Industrial Development Board (IDB) Meeting, May 1, 2026
Notice of Meetings: Work Session, Regular Voting Meetings, Budget Committee, Nominating Committee
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson Elementary School (JES) Remodel Abatement Project
PUBLIC NOTICE – Change Of The Schedule Of Budget Committee Of Jefferson County, Meeting, May 18, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – Dandridge Regional Planning Commission and Town Of Dandridge Board Of Mayor and Alderman Meeting, May 12, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – Dandridge Regional Planning Commission Meeting and Special Called Meeting of Town Of Dandridge Board Of Mayor and Alderman, May 7, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Tennessee Board Of School Commissioners Meetings, May 2026
Agriculture News View all
Pick Tennessee Products Unveils New Website to Better Connect Consumers with Local Producers
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces the launch of an updated Pick Tennessee Products website, offering…
Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee reported 2023 results and announces stock valuations to shareholders
Cost Share Funding Available for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses
Apply Now for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants
New Cost Share for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses Announced
Farmers Can Buy More Tax Free in 2023
Farmers Market Week: Buy Local During Peak Produce Season
State Veterinarian Alerts Horse Owners to Cases of Potomac Horse Fever in Tennessee
Disease Affecting Cattle Detected in Tennessee
Agribusinesses Can Apply for Ag Enterprise Fund Cost Shares
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Payroll employment increases by 178,000 in March; unemployment rate changes little at 4.3%
CPI for all items rises 0.3% in February; Shelter Up
U.S. Consumer Price Index Comes In At Increased 0.3 Percent
Record Holiday Spending and Consumer Turnout Underscore Rising Confidence in Trump Economy
Seasonal Changes Impact County Unemployment Rates
Both payroll employment (+73,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in July
Tennessee State Parks Have $1.9 Billion Impact on State Economy
Payroll employment rises by 143,000 in January; unemployment rate edges down to 4.0%
Tennessee Ends 2024 With Unemployment Rate Below U.S. Rate
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NASA Welcomes Record-Setting Artemis II Moonfarers Back to Earth
The first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century are back…