Jefferson County Government is working to be fully ADA Compliant in website and in action. Jefferson County, TN does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state-sponsored programs, pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000d).
7th District County Commissioner
The Jefferson County Commission will fill a vacancy in the Office of County Commissioner for the 7th District of Jefferson County, Tennessee at their regular scheduled meeting on April 21, 2025 to begin at 6:30P.M. Anyone interested in filling this vacancy must:
1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Be a resident and qualified voter of the 7th District.
3. Have not been convicted of offering or giving a bribe, of larceny, or any other offense declared infamous by law, or otherwise disqualified from holding office.
4. Have not defaulted the treasury at the time of appointment.
5. Not currently be a Soldier, Seaman, Marine, or Airman in the regular United States Army, Navy, or Air Force.
6. Not currently be a member of Congress or hold any office of profit or trust under any foreign power, other state of the Union, or the United States.
7. Be nominated by a Jefferson County Commissioner.
8. Be present at the meeting on April 21, 2025 or have submitted a letter of acceptance to the County Commission prior to the meeting if appointed.
James E. Carmichael, Commission Chairman
Frank C. Herndon, County Clerk
Due to inclement weather, all Jefferson County Tennessee offices will be closed Thursday, February 20, 2025.
County offices will open on a 2 hour delay Friday, February 21, 2025, with the exception of the Justice Center will will be closed and courts cancelled.
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Mayor Mark Potts declared a State of Emergency for Jefferson County. Read the full declaration here.
Learn more about the Opioid Settlement Funding opportunities available to Jefferson County organizations that serve residents of Jefferson County within the approved remediation uses outlined in the information packet. Proposals will be accepted between August 1, 2024, and September 1, 2024.
Veterans Service Officer Job Opening
VSO will act as the lead representative on all US military veterans’ activities within Jefferson County, and will represent county veterans for actions within the Veterans Administration systems.
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All veterans are invited to come out for Coffee and Conversation at Carson-Newman University in the Small Cafeteria (park behind First Baptist) on Saturday, January 13th from 8:30 AM – 11 AM.
This event is sponsored by the Office of Military and Veteran Services at CNU. Meet with reps from Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Riding High, Wounded Warrior Project, WestCare, and the Veterans Administration.
Due to a power outage our office will open at Noon today (11/29/23)!
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Learn more about the Opioid Settlement Funding opportunities available to Jefferson County organizations that serve residents of Jefferson County within the approved remediation uses outlined in the information packet. Proposals will be accepted between August 21, 2023, and October 3, 2023.
County Offices will be open for regular hours on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. However, some services may be limited due to utility disruptions.
Join us in celebrating 230 years of our Jefferson County! Over the next few months there will be various celebration events, including a Memorial Day service, a 230th Day of Celebration, and more. We hope to see you there.
The Courthouse Offices will close at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, and remain closed for Thursday, November 26; Friday, November 27; and Saturday, November 28, 2020, in observance of Thanksgiving.