Selling Directly From the Farm
Produce, products and experiences can sell well, but planning is required. More Tennessee farms are inviting the public onto the farm to purchase products. “Selling products directly from the farm can be an effective marketing strategy,” said Megan Leffew, a marketing specialist with the University of Tennessee Extension Center for Profitable Agriculture. However, she cautioned […]
Register for New Market Elementary School’s Gobble Wobble 5K!
New Market Elementary School’s Gobble Wobble 5K! When: Saturday, November 15, 2014 10:00a.m. 5K Race Fee: Early Registration $20 by November 3 (postmarked by October 31) or day of the event $25 Kids Run Fee: Early Registration $10 by November 3 (postmarked by October 31) or day of the event $15 Each participant that preregisters […]
Do You Know WHAT This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are revealed each week. Congratulations to Lisa H. (Greeneville, TN) Lisa was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: A Toothbrush
New Market School Celebrates With Fall Festival
New Market School welcomed the season and the community with a Fall Festival on Friday evening at New Market Elementary School. Students, parents and school staff enjoyed a night of spooky fun, with games, a costume contest and haunted house. The funraiser also included a silent auction of creative pumpkins dressed in story book fashion, […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers Fill The Trunk Again For Those Less Fortunate
Saturday afternoon in Jefferson City found a bevy of beautiful antique cars in front of the American Legion, as the Mossy Creek Cruzers came together for their third annual Fill the Trunk with Toys event. The local car club will donate collected items to Christmas in Jefferson County, which helps Jefferson County families in need […]
ROBERT “CARROLL” ALLEN
Robert “Carroll” Allen, age 87, of White Pine, TN, born November 30, 1926, passed away peacefully surrounded by members of his family on October 26, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee. He was the second of three children born to Howard E. and Elva Musser Allen. He graduated from White Pine […]
MICHAEL “MIKE” JAMES MILLARD
Michael “Mike” James Millard, age 37, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on October 26, 2014. Mike was born in Knoxville on September 21, 1977. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Andrea Millard. He is survived by his wife, Toni, as well as his father B.J. Millard; brother and […]
Leo Club Spiffs Up Maury Middle
The Maury Middle School Leo Club spent several hours this week adding some beautifying touches to their campus. Planting fall flowers was the order of the day for the MMS Leo Club members and their advisor Elaine Browning. The Leo Club is the Alpha division of the Dandridge Lion’s Club, which serves as the Leo’s […]
Seniors Shine on Senior Night
It was senior night in Dumplin Valley on Friday night as seniors from football, band, soccer, volleyball, and golf were all recognized before the Patriots’ football game against Cherokee. So how fitting it was, for seniors to lead the Patriots to victory over the Chiefs in a battle of two teams that were 1-6 overall. […]
RONALD EUGENE WHITENER
Ronald Eugene Whitener, 83, of Dandridge TN, formerly of Greeneville, TN, where he was employed with TRW Ross Gear Division, passed away Friday October 24, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Bonnie Whitener, also of Dandridge and formerly of Greeneville, TN; parents, Clayton and Bertha Whitener; […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Finance Committee Organizational Meeting, November 6, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE Due to the absence of any Finance Committee Officers from the last commission being on this year’s Finance Committee an Organizational Finance Committee Meeting is being called by County Mayor Alan Palmieri as provided below: Finance Committee Organizational Meeting Date: Thursday, November 6, 2014 Time: 10:00 A.M. Location: Historical Courthouse, Dandridge, TN Agenda […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Called Meeting Of Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners, October 28, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE There will be a called meeting of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the media center of the Patriot Academy. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss Building 8 and any other business that may come before the Board. 10/23/2014 – […]
RUBY SHELTON RAINES
Ruby Shelton Raines, of White Pine passed away at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2014. She was a member at Nina Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Brady Raines, son, Lacy Raines and daughter, Carolyn Sue Raines. She is survived by her children; Dwight B. Raines, Don Raines, Marcella Raines […]
TDH Announces Ebola Resources For Tennesseans
The Tennessee Department of Health announced today three new Ebola resources for Tennesseans: Tennesseans with questions about the disease may call a toll-free number to obtain accurate, timely information: 1-877-857-2945. This number is now open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours for the information line will be increased in length and will […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Urges Motorists to Watch Out for Deer
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) urges motorists to exercise caution on the roadways this time of year due to deer-mating and -hunting season. Last year, two people were killed in traffic crashes involving deer on state roadways. “The fall season is the most active time of year for deer-related crashes. We want to remind drivers […]
Jefferson County Fair Fundraiser October 25th
Jefferson County Fair will be hosting a fundraiser on October 25th at the Jefferson County Fair Grounds. The Jefferson County Fair Association is asking the community to come out and show their support for the fair that has been a part of the county for 71 years. Gate admission is $5 per person with free parking. […]