TVA Sites Closed Because of Fire Danger
Yesterday, news sources revealed that there are now more than 1,200 wildfires burning across the southeastern United States. That includes many inside the TVA service region. To help combat the problem and protect the safety of the public, TVA has announced a burn ban on all of its public lands. All open flames are prohibited—including […]
SFMO, Red Cross Join Jefferson Co. Fire Departments to Install Smoke Alarms Nov. 19
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) will join forces with nine Jefferson County fire departments and the American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee to install free smoke alarms in homes throughout Jefferson County on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Working in conjunction with local residents, organizers hope to reach at least 800 homes during the […]
Budget Committee Sends Back School Board Request
The renovation and additions to White Pine School were the largest item of conversation and action as the Jefferson County Budget Committee met for the regular November session on Monday, November 14, 2016 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Jefferson County Director of Schools Dr. Charles Edmonds carried a request from the Jefferson County School […]
TNECD Labor and Education Alignment Program Report Highlights Tennessee Jobs in High Demand
There is a high demand for workers in engineering, health care, IT and production jobs throughout Tennessee, according to a new report released by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. TNECD released its annual Labor and Education Alignment Program (LEAP) report today, a regional study of occupations in high demand among employers throughout […]
Tennessee Celebrates the Power of Rural
The Tennessee Department of Health State Office of Rural Health joins the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and other state and national stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day Nov. 17, 2016 to draw attention to the wide range of issues impacting the health of rural communities. The theme this year is […]
Thanksgiving: American or Canadian?
You may be surprised to know that we aren’t the only nation in the world to celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving. While the story here in the United States centers around pilgrims reaching the long awaited new world in hopes of religious and personal freedoms, the story of the Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated more humbly. […]
Vols Secure Important Win Against Kentucky Wildcats, 49-36
In an SEC East race that just keeps getting crazier and crazier, the Tennessee Volunteers met in a high noon showdown against the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday. The Vols were hoping to eliminate some of the competition that could stand in the way of them traveling to Atlanta in December. The Wildcats, on the other hand, […]
November 14th’s Supermoon is the Largest in 68 Years
These last months of the year mark many special occasions for everyone around the world. Holidays and time with family seem to be on everyone’s agenda. It seems that even the moon is getting in on all the celebratory fun this year, as November will mark the second super moon of three in the coming […]
Prisoner Escapes From Jefferson County, TN Work House
11-11-2016 at 7:56 P.M. Jeremy Ryan Archer escaped from the Jefferson County Work House 983 Industrial Park Road, Dandridge, Tn. Archer was spending time for Violation of Probation on previous charges of Burglary of a vehicle, theft, and vandalism. Archer was being held in an isolated cell for breaking a sprinkler head off at the […]
Happy Veteran’s Day 2016 from the Jefferson County Post!
Veterans Day 2016 is here! With so many holidays being celebrated, perhaps you only know the holiday vaguely, as just another day off of work or school. You might even be confused about what this whole Veterans Day thing is. Here are a few facts and tips to celebrate a monumentally important holiday for America. […]
White Pine School Project Hits Costly Bump in the Road
The Jefferson County School Board hit a road block in their plans to renovate and expand White Pine School, a project that initiated as a joint funding effort between the Jefferson County Commission and the School Board. Originally, the plan was to renovate the kitchen area of the school and put on additional classroom space […]
Trump Trumps Clinton And Leads A Ballot Of State And Local Winners
A larger than usual number of Absentee votes made for a late night for the Jefferson County Election Commission, as they worked to provide the tallies of the Presidential Election Cycle on November 8, 2016. Early voting in Jefferson County totaled 12641, which was a record setting early vote according to the Administrator of Elections […]
Historic Dandridge Kicks Off Christmas Season With Merriment On Mainstreet & Small Business Saturday
This year’s Christmas In Dandridge Celebration’s theme is “A Christmas To Remember”. Events will kick off on November 26, 2016 with “Merriment On Mainstreet” which will be held in conjunction with “Small Business Saturday”. We are excited to announce this year we will have live Reindeer! Behind Town Hall. “Letters To Santa” may be […]
Tennessee Drought, Wildfire Threat Assessment & Update
Tennessee Drought, Wildfire Threat Assessment & Update November 7, 2016 – 12 p.m., Central HIGHLIGHTS • Wildfire and drought threat is spreading geographically in Tennessee. • More than 15 State agencies are currently engaged in the drought and wildfire response coordination and issue monitoring. • Dry conditions are expected to continue in Tennessee. Weather forecasts […]
Bank Holiday Schedule
2016 Bank Holiday Schedule In response to anticipated questions, this will serve as confirmation that Tennessee state-chartered banks may be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2016 and Friday, November 25, 2016, if they wish, provided that adequate notice is given to customers prior to the closing. Therefore, no separate notice by the bank to this […]
Why Do We Eat Turkey for Thanksgiving?
It’s the centerpiece of the holiday meal and the reason that most of us end up asleep in front of the T.V. the second we get home from dinner with relatives. Turkey is a signature food for the holiday season. Have you ever stopped and wondered why we eat turkey for Thanksgiving? Could it be […]
