Time to Start Your Fall Bucket List!
The change of fall can be felt just right around the bend and with it comes the experience of a new season. Although fall does not officially begin until September 23, people can begin getting into the fall spirit now by creating their own fall bucket list. This list can include family or personal goals […]
Ways to Winterize Your Car for the Coming Cold
Preparing for winter can be hard, especially when our minds are still caught up in the last precious moments of summer. Although summer met its official end a few days ago, people should begin preparing for fall and, ultimately, winter now. Since we have already discussed how to winterize your home, it’s time to discuss […]
Differentiated Pay Changes Find Smooth Sailing but Capital Projects Plan Hits Rocky Waters
Thursday, September 8, 2016 marked the first meeting of the new composition of the Jefferson County School Board. Board Members met in a Called Meeting at the Patriot Academy to elect new officers and address concerns regarding the Differentiated Pay Plan and the Capital Projects Plan, as well as approve a field trip request. Three […]
Tennessee Needs at Least $41.5 Billion of Public Infrastructure Improvements
Tennessee needs at least $41.5 billion of public infrastructure improvements during the five-year period of 2014-2019 according to a new report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). The need for public infrastructure improvements as reported by state and local officials is down $299 million (0.7%) compared with the year before, mainly because […]
Where’s All the Water?
It’s no secret that area lakes are a source of life and recreation around East Tennessee. With summer ending, you might begin asking yourself where some of the lake water has gone? According to TWRA, water levels around the area tend to fluctuate a great deal, and the winter draw down can be relatively scarce. […]
Threats At Patriot Academy Heighten Police Presence
Jefferson County High School Patriot Academy had extra law enforcement protection on Thursday, September 8, 2016 due to security concerns regarding a threat that was received via social media. Though the Patriot Academy is in the jurisdiction of the Dandridge Police Dept, Dandridge Police Chief Carson Williams stated that his department was acting in a […]
Hubble Discovers Rare Fossil Relic of Early Milky Way
A fossilised remnant of the early Milky Way harbouring stars of hugely different ages has been revealed by an international team of astronomers. This stellar system resembles a globular cluster, but is like no other cluster known. It contains stars remarkably similar to the most ancient stars in the Milky Way and bridges the gap […]
Fain Appointed to State-Wide Taskforce
On August 31st, Barry Fain, a Dandridge native and resident, was appointed by House Speaker Beth Harwell to a newly-created state-wide taskforce. The taskforce was created under Public Chapter No. 1057 of 2016, commonly cited as the “Juvenile Justice Realignment Act,” to study new approaches to the administration of juvenile justice in Tennessee, including the […]
Winterizing: the Early Bird Saves Cash
Fall is quickly coming upon us and with it comes preparation for another harsh and tricky winter season. Remember that old saying about the early bird catching the worm? Preparing now for the effects of winter could earn the bird not just a worm, but also a bundle of cash. You might be asking yourself, […]
Home Decorating Tips for a Fast Approaching Fall
Fall brings with it a vast array of colors, and senses that captivate and amaze. The season of change brings something comforting to many, like a feeling of coming home. Fall also brings about Halloween and other decorating opportunities. Here are a few decorating tips to make your home as coveted as a pumpkin spice […]
THEC Statement on ITT Technical Institute Closure
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission today announced it is working to assist students of ITT Technical Institute with information and resources following the school’s announcement that it is closing. Students with questions regarding the closure can contact THEC at (615) 741-5293. Additionally, THEC has posted information on its website for students at www.tn.gov/thec, along with an […]
Happy Labor Day from the Jefferson County Post
The last moments of summer are drifting away and with them comes the final holiday. Labor Day 2016 will be celebrated on Monday September 5th. Labor Day was a creation of the labor movement, and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The holiday […]
Haslam To Call Special Session To Prevent Loss of $60 Million in Federal Highway Funds
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced he will call an “extraordinary session” of the 109th General Assembly to consider legislation preventing the loss of $60 million in federal highway funds after the U.S. Department of Transportation deemed the state out of compliance with a federal “zero tolerance” drunk driving statute. “We are disappointed in the […]
NASA’s GPM Sees Increasingly Organized Tropical Storm Hermine
Tropical Depression Nine was upgraded to Tropical Storm Hermine on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 UTC). The GPM core observatory satellite passed directly above newly designated Tropical Storm Hermine at 4:06 p.m. EDT (20:06 UTC). Rainfall data derived from GPM’s Microwave (GMI) and Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) instruments showed that precipitation intensity […]
Officials Take Oath Of Office
Jefferson County, TN’s recently elected officials took the Oath of Office, September 1, 2016 in the Historic Courthouse with the Honorable Judge Will Roach presiding and administering. The ceremony was lead by Jefferson County Mayor, Alan Palmieri along with Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce President Darrell Helton opening. The officials were as follows: Susan Gaddis […]
Jefferson County Republican Headquarters Opens In Dandridge
Tuesday, August 20, 2016 was the opening day for the Jefferson County Republican Headquarters. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 10am to 1pm, and 3pm to 6pm. Tennessee State Representative Jeremy Faison, State Executive Committee Woman, Betty Fain and Jefferson County Republican Party Treasurer, Sue Hoke, were on hand for the opening […]
