Jefferson County Fairgrounds is Hosting a Christmas Bazaar 12/13/14
The Jefferson County Fairgrounds is holding a Christmas Bazaar at the Exhibit Barn on December 13th from 10 AM to 6 PM. Donations at the door to help fund the Fair would be appreciated. Spaghetti meal will be served at a price of $5. Several local crafts people will be selling Christmas items. Please come […]
FODAC Youth Basketball League Stat Sheet Week 5
Field of Dreams Activity Center Youth Basketball League Stat Sheet Week 5 Jackson Real Estate & Auction 5-6 Red v Gantte Insurance 5-6 Green 12 – 10 Leading Scorers: Emerson Ellison – 6 pts Brycen Whalin – 4 pts Deacon Taylor – 4 pts Isaiah Kirk – 4 pts Farmer’s Mutual Fire Insurance […]
Mystery Pic?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are announced each week. Congratulations to Vanessa Webb Vanessa was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Rock Candy
Whitener Leads Pioneers Past Queens
Junior forward Shynese Whitener scored 20 points to lead the Tusculum College Women’s basketball team to a 72-58 victory over Queens University of Charlotte on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action inside Pioneer Arena. After giving up the first bucket of the game, the Pioneers (2-5, 2-2 SAC) quickly took the lead and did […]
Former Jefferson County Educators Gather For Breakfast
Jefferson County Retired Teachers held their final meeting of the year on Saturday morning, December 6, 2014. The group of former Jefferson County educators gathered for breakfast at Carson-Newman University Stokely Memorial Cafeteria, enjoying food, fellowship and an informational program. This was a special meeting because both retired and active Jefferson County educators were invited […]
Carson Newman ROTC Cadets present Flag Program to Lincoln Elementary 4th & 5th Graders
The Carson Newman ROTC Cadets under the supervision of Col. Gregg Stephens presented a Flag Etiquette Program to 150 students in the 4th and 5th Grades at Lincoln Elementary School on November 21, 2014. The program was initiated by Samuel Doak Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Flag Committee Chairman Barbara Baker and […]
Jingle Bells In White Pine
The usually quiet town of White Pine, TN came to life this Saturday evening, December 6th at 5:00, as citizens, neighbors, families and friends gathered on the side of the streets to watch the White Pine Christmas Parade. The parade is routed from the White Pine Elementary School and goes through the downtown area. Sidewalks […]
Star Studded Night At Thomas Tavern In Dandridge
Bill Landry, of The Heartland Series, was at Thomas Tavern Gifts & Smoke Shop in Dandridge on Thursday evening for a book signing. This is not the first time that the local shop has hosted Landry and he enjoys a strong following in the region. He was on hand to sign copies of his books, […]
Santa Makes Appearance In Dandridge
Santa came to Jefferson County a little early this year and this time around he was taking lists instead of checking them. The Main Street Coffee and Sweet Shoppe played host to Santa and a host of children ready to sit on his lap and go over their Christmas lists. Madison Photography provided the keepsake […]
What Is Advent?
My son has been studying Advent and asking questions about it. I must admit that I know very little about Advent and was wondering if you could help me out? In modern times, Advent is celebrated for the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. The word Advent refers to the arrival of a notable person […]
Hard Hats & High Heels
The Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity hosted Hard Hats and High Heels on Thursday evening. Founded in 1987, the Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity is a Christian based, non profit organization that is focused on assisting qualified families with purchasing affordable housing. Thursday’s event was just one of the fundraising opportunities, as well as community […]
Conservation Committee Considers Property
The Jefferson County Conservation Board met on Monday evening, December 1, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by acting Chairman Tucker. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Kenley. A call was made for nomination for the position of Chairman and Tucker was elected by acclamation. David Swann […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is sour grapes. The financial hive will bee in full swarm this week as the search for a new head drone gets underway. Buzzy Bess in the know are buzzying that a flash from the recent past has been hovering around some recent meetings. The low humm is that the […]
The Time Has Come
The time has come. The applications are in and the interview process will begin this week for a new Jefferson County Finance Director. In the realm of important decisions that are made in this County, the hiring of a new Finance Director is most likely in everyone’s top five and I could argue that it […]
Judge Roach Administers Oath To Dandridge Aldermen
Three returning members of the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen were sworn into their positions on December 1, 2014. General Sessions Court Judge Roach performed the swearing in ceremony at the Dandridge Pubic Works Building. Mike Chambers, David Jones and Todd Kesterson were re-elected to serve the Town citizenship during the November 2014 election. […]
National Pearl Harbor Day
In honor of those that served and lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor, a proclamation has been declared that December 7th is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On December 7, 1941, in the early morning hours, bombs were dropped on Hawaii in an act of war against the United States. 73 years […]