County Meetings, Updates, and More

This page serves as the central location for public notices, committee and board meetings, public hearing announcements, and other official information from Jefferson County Government.

2026 - 2027 Commission Meeting Schedule
2026 Holiday Schedule + Office Closures

Upcoming Meetings

Below are listings for upcoming County meetings and public hearings. You can click on any meeting to get more information.

Listings are typically updated within 48 hours of the meeting. 

If a member of the public desires to speak at a county meeting, they may do so in the manner provided in the Jefferson County Public Input Policy. Download a copy of the citizen input form here.

Public Notices

Official public notices and announcements will be posted here as they become available.

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Invitation to Bid (ITB):

Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) will accept sealed bids until 2:00pm ET, November 12, 2026. Bids will be opened in the JC Finance Department conference room. Label bids “Jefferson Elementary School Renovation” and mail to Attn: Purchasing Agent, JC Finance Dept. P.O. Box 1749 Dandridge, TN 37725, or hand deliver to 1244 Gay St. Dandridge, TN 37725. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held October 29, 2026 @ 2:00pm ET, at Jefferson Elementary School, 321 W. Broadway Blvd. Jefferson City, TN 37760. A 10% Bid Bond is required. The awarded contractor must provide 100% payment and performance bonds in accordance with applicable TN law. Retainage is required and shall not exceed 5% of the contract. The contractor must be licensed and in good standing with the State of TN, Jefferson County, and Jefferson County Schools. Plans, specifications, drawings, bid documents, and additional information are available on the finance department page of this website or by clicking the links below. Jefferson County/JCBOE reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive irregularities in bid receipt or handling.

Invitation to Bid – Jefferson Elementary

Project Manual – Jefferson Elementary

Full Bid Set & Fire Department Submittal

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 Recognition for Timely Adoption of a Balanced Budget

Jefferson County received a certificate of recognition from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury on September 30, 2026, for the timely adoption of a balanced budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The County’s budget received approval following review by the Comptroller’s Office, recognizing its commitment to responsible financial planning and sound fiscal management. View certificate HERE

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Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Sanitation Department will be accepting sealed bids for “C&D Waste Transfer, Hauling, & Disposal Services.” Bids will be accepted until 2:00pm on October 20, 2026. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on October 6, 2026 @ 9:00am ET at the JC Sanitation/Landfill located at 650 Grove Road, Dandridge, TN 37725.

Full bid documents can be found HERE

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Short Term Rentals Resolution Passes County Commission

Resolution 2025-06 to establish permitting and application requirements for short-term rentals in Jefferson County, Tennessee, passed the County Commission during their October meeting. For full details, including applications, please visit the County Clerk’s page.

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County Employment Opportunities

Your next opportunity could be right here at home.
Explore available positions and join the Jefferson County team. CLICK HERE

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Community Engagement Results

Results are in! Use this link to download a PDF of the Community Engagement Survey results.

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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: All Commercial Disposal Suspended

Jefferson County Sanitation is experiencing an overfull condition in the Class III/IV construction/demolition landfill.  We are actively pursuing a permit modification that increases our capacity.  This process could take 4 – 8 months to finalize.  Therefore, ALL COMMERCIAL DISPOSAL IS SUSPENDED.

Jefferson County citizens may continue to dispose Class III/IV waste in some small areas that have not reached capacity.  Citizen disposal can continue so long as space remains.  Citizen limits may be established to extend disposal ability.

Commercial entities may, as one option, choose to dispose of their waste at

Lakeway Sanitation Landfill
5155 Enka Hwy
Morristown, TN 37813

Questions call Jefferson County Sanitation 865-397-3544

To the voters of Jefferson County, TN

Due to a vacancy, notice is given that an unexpired term for the office
of Highway Commissioner District 2 will be included with the general election to be held on Tuesday,
November 3, 2026. Relevant dates are as follows:

Qualifying Deadline – Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 12:00 noon

Withdrawal Deadline – Saturday, June 12, 2026, at 12:00 noon

• Nominating petitions for independent candidates interested in filling the vacancy may be obtained from
the Jefferson County Election Commission office.

• Independent candidates must file their original nominating petition in the county election commission
office no later than the qualifying deadline stated above.

OFFICE LOCATION: 760 Justice Ctr. Dr. Ste. B
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 177 Dandridge, TN 37725
PHONE: 865-397-3440
EMAIL: Elections@jeffersoncountytn.gov
WEBSITE: https://jeffersoncountytn.gov/election-commission/
OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm