Crafting event at Jefferson City Public Library on October 16, 2014
Calling all CRAFTERS! If you love quilting, crocheting, knitting, or anything else on the crafty side of life, please join us from 4:30pm-5:30pm at the Jefferson City Public library for Jefferson County Crafters event. For more information please contact us at 865-475-9094.
Lego Story Time at Jefferson City Public Library October 16, 2014
LEGO Story time from 4:30-5:30pm at the Jefferson City Public Library. This is a monthly program taking place on the third Thursday of every month. This month’s focus will be on shapes. For more information please contact us at 865-475-9094. Hope to see you there!
Mystery Pic
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are revealed each week. Congratulations to Darin Darin was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: A Gourd
Could it be Adrenal Fatigue?
Do you wake up tired and need caffeine to get going? Do you have a tendency to gain weight and a hard time bouncing back from illness? You may be pushing your adrenals to the brink of exhaustion. Emotional stress, illness, surgeries, chemical pollutants, junk food, sugar, too much caffeine, poor nutrition, and lack of […]
For Profit Hospital Makes Profit Despite Below Average Occupancy
The Division of Policy, Planning and Assessment Office of Health System has released their Hospital Summary Report for 2012. There are 171 licensed hospitals in the State of Tennessee and they have 17,222 staffed beds, as of the latest report. The State percentage of occupancy is 61.5%, with around 10,587 beds filled daily. Total gross […]
Jefferson City Awarded Facade Grant
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty recently approved more than $28 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to assist Tennessee communities with infrastructure, health and safety projects, and downtown improvements. “Community Development Block Grants play an important role in helping communities across Tennessee prepare for future economic development […]
Historic Mossy Creek Celebrates Old Time Saturday
The streets of the Historic Mossy Creek District were filled on Saturday, October 4, 2014, as Old Time Saturday came to the city. A highly anticipated annual event, this year’s street fair brought out crafters, dancers and antique car enthusiasts who set up shop on the streets of the old city. In addition to the […]
Fall Produce Abounds At Dandridge Farmer’s Market
The Dandridge Farmer’s Market was in full swing on Saturday as locals and visitors came out to pick up some of their favorite fresh produce and goodies. In addition to the wonderful, regular vendors, tickets are being sold at the Market for a Ruth Koh oil painting. The painting will be awarded at the October […]
Leaf Report Update – Colors Rapidly Advancing
October is finally here and it has brought a spurt of cold weather that is rapidly advancing the changing of hues in the local region. The highest elevations of the Smoky Mountains will enjoy full peak this week, according to the Great Smoky Mountain Association. Reds are burning bright and yellows are plentiful in the […]
It’s That Time Of Year
It is that time of year. Sneezing, coughing and congestion mark the return of cold season. While many in the local region are allergy sensitive, the common colds head the Center for Disease Control’s hit list for most common illnesses. Adults will have as many as two or three colds per year and children can […]
Expect Delays
Jefferson County will have duel road projects early next week and motorists should make plans to accommodate delays. Those traveling on Interstate 40 between mile markers 409 and 430 should plan for the possibility of slow travel on Monday, October 6, 2014, as the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be in the area doing road […]
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security Encourages Cyber Security Awareness
October marks the 11th annual National Cyber Security Awareness month. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security encourages all citizens to protect themselves against potential cyber threats and crime, including identity theft, fraud and scams. “Cyber security should be a priority for all Tennesseans. Today, it has become increasingly difficult to ‘unplug’, as modern […]
The Power of Magnesium
Let’s start out with an essential mineral that over half the American population is deficient in. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral found in the body. It is a natural calcium channel blocker and helps lower blood pressure. Deficiencies in magnesium can manifest as insomnia, depression, poor digestion, cardiac arrhythmia and high blood pressure, […]
Story Time at Dandridge Memorial Library, Fridays at 11:00am
It’s Story Time at Dandridge Memorial Library! Join us on FRIDAYS at 11:00 am fro Pre School and Home School Story Time featuring great books and fun activities. For more information please call us at (865) 397-9758, or find us on the web at jeffersoncountylibraries.org, or on facebook.com/dandridgelibrary
Book Signing at Dandridge Memorial Library October 15, 2014
Meet the Author! Ginger Burchett will be signing copies of her second and newest book of local history entitled, History Tidbits of Jefferson County, Tennessee 1976-2012 on October 15at 1:00pm at the Dandridge Memorial Library.
Youth Builders of Dandridge- Tryouts for Their 3rd Annual Christmas Production, “Elfis and the Sleigh Riders.”
“The Elves’ Impersonator” A Rockin’ Holiday Musical for Voices By Teresa Jennings Youth Builders of Dandridge invites all fourth and fifth graders from Piedmont Elementary, Dandridge Elementary, and Mount Horeb Elementary Schools to try out for our 3rd Annual Christmas Production, “Elfis and the Sleigh Riders.” Tryouts will be held at Dandridge Elementary School, […]