See the full updated list further down this page; updated at 3pm, Tue., April 14, 2026

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- An auction conducted by the Campbell County Clerk & Master’s Office will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9am, at the courthouse to sell property that’s left on the list of delinquent property taxes for the year 2023 and any previous outstanding years. See the full list further down this page and click the download tab at the bottom of the page.

“We’re hoping folks will pay their property tax, because we don’t ever want to sell anyone’s property.  However, if the tax is not paid, this property will be sold at auction for the delinquent property taxes,” said Dennis Potter, Campbell County Clerk & Master.

Unless prior payment is made to the office of the Clerk & Master by Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 4:30pm, the subject property will be sold on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9am, in the Chancery Courtroom in the Campbell County Courthouse at Jacksboro, Tennessee.

The Clerk & Master’s office will not accept any personal checks for the 2023 tax year or any prior tax years from April 13 to May 8, 2026.  Delinquent tax payments must be paid in cash, cashier’s check, money order, credit card or debit card.  Please note that all card payments have an added 4% fee. 

The courthouse at Jacksboro is where the office of the Clerk & Master is located, and the office telephone number is 423.562.3496.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-04/14/2026-3PM-PAID)

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Citizens in Campbell County are encouraged to utilize the early voting period for the May 5 Primary Election to select party nominees for county offices. Tennessee is ranked number one in the nation for election integrity for the fourth year in a row, and early voting is a safe and secure way to cast a ballot before Election Day.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)-

Statement from the Campbell County Sanitation Department

Earlier today, the Campbell County Sanitation Department responded to a fire at the county’s transfer station facility. The fire was quickly identified by on-site personnel, and emergency services were immediately notified. Thanks to the prompt response from local fire crews and staff, the situation was contained and brought under control.

There were no reported injuries, and no damage to buildings or equipment as a result of the incident.

At this time, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown. However, preliminary indications suggest it may have been the result of unauthorized or improper materials being disposed of at the transfer station.

The safety of our employees, emergency responders, and the public remains our highest priority. We are currently assessing the situation and will continue to work with local authorities to determine the cause.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind all residents and haulers that certain materials are strictly prohibited from being disposed of at the transfer station due to safety risks. These items include, but are not limited to:

• Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, kerosene, or solvents)
• Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders
• Batteries (especially lithium-ion batteries)
• Chemicals, including household hazardous waste
• Paints, stains, and automotive fluids
• Explosives or ammunition
• Medical waste
• Electronic waste containing hazardous components

Improper disposal of these materials can pose serious risks, including fires, environmental harm, and injury to personnel.

We urge all residents to follow proper disposal guidelines and utilize designated hazardous waste collection services where available. If you are unsure whether an item is acceptable, please contact the Campbell County Sanitation Department for guidance before disposal.

We appreciate the cooperation of our community in helping keep our facilities safe.

Call of a fire at the Transfer Station came in to Central Dispatch at 9:14am Tuesday

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Firefighters with the Campbell County Rural Fire Service and the Caryville Volunteer Fire Department are battling a fire at the Convenience Center on Towe String Road at this hour. The Transfer Station caught fire just after 9am Tuesday, according to officials.

The entire center is completely closed for the rest of the day, according to Todd Hatmaker with the Towe String Road Convenience Center.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- La Follette Police Officer Joe Hicks was on routine patrol late Friday night near La Follette Middle School when his radar confirmed a speeding car had just passed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on a 2003 gray Chevrolet Impala that was allegedly clocked at 61 miles per hour in a 40 MPH zone as it traveled west into La Follette on East Central Avenue.

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The Town of Caryville continues without a vice mayor. Monday night at the monthly meeting, the board of mayor and aldermen had the opportunity to vote on a vice mayor. However, when the topic arose on the agenda and Mayor Beth Lawson requested nominations for the position, the room fell silent.

No burn permits will be issued for Campbell County until further notice

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Low relative humidity values continue across Campbell County and East Tennessee, with wind gusts predicted in probabilistic forecast up to 25 mph across the entire area. Winds will be out of the West/Southwest for Tuesday.

No burn permits will be issued in the East Tennessee District today, as conditions continue to deteriorate.

Meeting is Tue., 5:30pm, at the lower level courtroom at the Campbell County Courthouse

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The agenda for the Tue., April 14, Board of Education meeting has been released; the first meeting for Charlotte McCoy as interim director of schools.

Among the items on the agenda is to consider approving 2025-2026 tenure recommendations for:

1 Jennifer Rutherford
2 Jessica Goins
3 Mackensie Payne Smiley
4 Nicole Miller
5 Robin Newport
6 Madison Yancey
7 Lukus Alderman
8 Rachael Teague
9 Kristy Bloy
10 Whitney Goins
11 Misty McNealy
12 Susan Orr
13 Sarah Gammon
14 Barbara Lawson
15 Sarah Smith
16 Courtney Owens
17 Missy Lambert Reinstate
18 Olivia Lobertini Reinstate

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Maria Partin, Republican candidate for county clerk, is hosting two meet and greets this week.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Commission has multiple budget amendments on its calendar for next week.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- City of LaFollette, Tennessee is now accepting bids for the rehabilitation of two homes through its THDA HOME Program rehabilitation grant project. 

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 04/14/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- After 37 years in the insurance industry, 21 with Allstate and 16 with Nationwide, Dennis Powers has retired as an insurance agent, spending his last 16 years at Gray Insurance Agency in LaFollette.  

Early voting begins Wed., April 15, at 9am

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- I am Darryl Chapman your candidate for Campbell County Sheriff. Let me begin by pledging to bring accountability back to the badge. That is something we have been missing in this county.  However, I can only do that with your vote and support. 

By Michael Yates

OAK RIDGE, TN. (WLAF) – As my wife and I have become empty nesters, a new daily routine has emerged: we walk and talk—with dogs in tow—on a thirty-minute loop through our neighborhood each evening after work.

The dogs are as accustomed to this ritual as we are. They bounce, jump, and bark, eager to celebrate our return home and be fed. Once the bowls are empty, they make a beeline for the front door, where the leashes hang waiting. Tails wagging, they’re ready to go.