Celebrate with The Jefferson County Post
The Jefferson County Post is proud to announce that we have just made an exciting move. As of February 10, 2014, we have moved to a new physical location at 1237 Gay Street in Dandridge. For those familiar with the area, our new home is directly across the street from the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse, […]
Single Car Crash Sends 3 To Hospital, One via LifeStar Helicopter
The New Market Volunteer Fire Department assisted the Tennessee Highway Patrol with a single car accident, Saturday afternoon on Old Dandridge Pike in Strawberry Plains. One victim, a female, was extricated from the vehicle, following a five minute attempt, by New Market Fire and Rescue and flown out by Lifestar. According to New Market Fire […]
Industrial Development Board Continues Search for Property
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board met on Friday, February 28, 2014, in the lower floor of the Jefferson County Health Department. Chairman Masters was unable to attend, due to extenuating circumstances, and former Chairman Duignan sat in for him. Also absent was Board Member Worley. Following the Call to Order, the Minutes and Financial […]
Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning Commission Meeting, Feb 25, 2014
The Jefferson County Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals met in a scheduled meeting on February 25, 2014. The Board of Zoning Appeals was called to order by Terry Reneau and minutes from the last meeting were approved. The Board heard a request from homeowner Deno Belcastro, who was accompanied by Russell Kent. Mr. […]
Traffic Stop Leads To Investigative Breakthrough and Bust
During a stop for a traffic violation for a spray-painted license plate and busted headlight, Officers Sam Cameron and Ransom Douglas, of the Dandridge Police Department, made a methamphetamine bust that also led to the discovery of several items that had been recently stolen in the county. According to Detective Lieutenant Kenneth Lodwick, also of […]
DOE Not Satisfied With Insurance Offer
Jefferson County Department of Education presented School Board Members with a suggested offer from Travelers Insurance regarding a settlement for the roof collapse in Building 8 of Jefferson County High School. Following several months of negotiations, Travelers, who assumes risk above $100,000 for Tennessee Risk Management, offered a final, all inclusive cost of $781,244.66. Tennessee […]
Farmers Market Gears Up For 2014 Season
The Dandridge Farmers Market Meeting was hosted on Thursday, February 20 2014, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the UT Extension office in Dandridge. Guest speaker Anthony Carver, a representative from the Grainger Co. Extension office, spoke of the importance of Food Safety. The food safety standards for small farmers are currently being revised by […]
Board Puts Teacher Insurance Concerns To Rest
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Potts Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Following the Approval of the Agenda, Board Member Bradley made a Motion to accept the Consent Agenda and […]
Signal Light Likely Stalled For Current School Year
Jefferson County will likely have to wait until the 2014-2015 school year to see the benefits of the proposed signal light at the intersection of Highway 92 and Dumplin Valley. The Jefferson County School Board, Jefferson County and the Town of Dandridge have partnered with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in a signal light project […]
Wagley Weighs In On Small Business Outlook
A recent Wells Fargo/ Gallup Poll has pointed to a resurgence in optimism for small business owners in numbers that have not been reported since the third quarter of 2008. Locally, Jefferson County has struggled to find its foothold during the shaky economic years that recently plagued the Nation. In an interview with Garrett Wagley, […]
Davenport Announces Candidacy At Reception
Jefferson County Sheriff’s candidate David Davenport hosted a reception at his home to announce the kick off of his campaign. Davenport welcomed supporters and expressed his appreciation at their dedication to his quest for office. Davenport’s resume includes a stint as former Sheriff of Jefferson County, as well as extensive work with law enforcement on […]
Deadline Passes – Candidates Qualify
The names are in for the May 6, 2014, Jefferson County Primary and, as of noon on February 20, 2014, the time to turn in qualifying paperwork has passed. While many of the candidates for the Republican and Democrat Primary qualified to be on the May ballot several weeks ago, some chose to turn in, […]
Officers Appreciated For Dedication And Service
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was one of the First Responders that were recognized by First Tennessee Bank as Jefferson Countian of the Year at the recent Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Jefferson County Sheriff G.W. “Bud” McCoig accepted the award on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office and passed the award to the Officers […]
Fresh Start for Public Records Commission
Public Record Commission The Jefferson County Public Records Commission met on Friday, February 14, 2014, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. As statutory committee, annual meetings are mandated by Tennessee Code, however, due to extenuating circumstances, this was the first meeting of the Commission in several years. Currently, Rick Farrar, County Court Clerk, serves as […]
Russelville National Guard unit assists motorists in East Tennessee
At approximately 2 A.M. Thursday morning, Soldiers with the Tennessee National Guard’s 190th Engineering Company, out of Russellville, Tenn., began assisting the Tennessee Highway Patrol, stationed in Dandridge, Tenn., with health and welfare checks along Interstate 81 and I-40. They responded to a single vehicle accident, as well as inspected multiple abandoned vehicles to ensure […]
Rural Clinic Donated In Joint Meeting – The Rest To Auction
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and the Jefferson City Council met Tuesday, February 11. 2014, in a special called joint meeting to discuss the disposition of surplus property owned by Jefferson County. Jefferson City Mayor Mark Potts called the joint meeting to order and recognized Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri, who addressed the Board […]
