NORA ZIMMERMAN
NORA ZIMMERMAN, age 70, of Talbott, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Lakeway Regional Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Helga Honse; brother, Billy Honse. She loved decorating, scrapbooking, painting, and creating floral arrangements. She is survived by husband, John Zimmerman; son, Scott Zimmerman (Theresa); grandchildren, Taylor Zimmerman and Abbey […]
INVITATION TO BID – Bleachers For Jefferson County High School Gymnasium
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting bids for new bleachers for the Jefferson County High School gymnasium. Background checks will be required on all employees. Contractor must provide proof of a $1 million liability policy. For complete bid specifications, vendors should contact Kelley Coggins at 865-397-3436. Sealed bids should be […]
“Do You Tutu?” Komen Knoxville Laces Up for 2014 Race for the Cure
This year’s “Do You Tutu?” theme will attract a variety of pink tutus to the race. Komen Knoxville launched this theme to bring a sense of hope and happiness to the families, supporters and survivors battling breast cancer. “Research shows that one in eight women will be diagnosed in her lifetime with breast cancer,” said […]
Patriots Lose Heartbreaker, 21-19
Everyone has had their heart broken at least once in their lifetime, if they have lived long enough. The story was no different for the Jefferson County High School football team on Friday night against William Blount. After trailing 21-10 early in the 4th quarter the Patriots would have a chance at victory with 20 […]
INVITATION TO BID – School Buses
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the Jefferson County School System for the following items: 1) One used 84 or 90 passenger Transit Type D rear or front engine school bus with air brakes, front & rear heaters, less than 100,000 miles 2) Two used special needs […]
Clans Gather To Celebrate The Scots-Irish Music Festival 2014
The annual Scots-Irish Festival came to the historic town square in Dandridge on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Kilts and clans were in abundance as the streets filled with revelers. Always well attended, this year’s Festival did not disappoint and early estimations from vendors indicate that this might be a record breaking year for attendance. For […]
Mystery Pic
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are revealed each week. Congratulations to Randal Turner Randal was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Macaroni
Jefferson County 4-H/FFA members win big at the Tennessee Valley Fair
Jefferson County 4-H and FFA members come out on top at the Jefferson County Fair. The Jefferson County youth had the 3rd highest amount of entries in the fair. The Junior High Dairy Juding Team placed 1st in the Eastern Region. The team members were Beau Larrance, John Ryan Scarlett, Justin Scarlett and JoBeth Scarlett their coach […]
UT Gardens Listed Among Top University Gardens
Best Masters Programs, an online guide that helps students identify Master’s degree programs that suit their goals, has published a list of the 50 most stunning university gardens and arboretums. The list includes famous gardens from across the globe, from California to Copenhagen, and the University of Tennessee Gardens made the grade. Ranked as number 46, the UT […]
Dining with Democrats meeting Friday, October 3, at 11:30 at Perkins Family Restaurant
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to our October Dining with Democrats Dutch Treat Lunch. The lunch will be on Friday, October 3, at 11:30 at Perkins Family Restaurant in Dandridge, TN. Reservations can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Deadline for making reserations is noon […]
Public invited to Chick-fil-A dedication at Carson-Newman
Public invited to Chick-fil-A dedication at Carson-Newman (Sept. 24, 2014) – Chick-fil-A at Carson-Newman University invites the public to attend a Dedication Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. – to 12 p.m. The event will feature a ribbon cutting and Chick-fil-A giveaways. During the celebration, guests will receive a free drink with any […]
National Farm Safety and Health Week Promotes Awareness of Safety Solutions Year Round
Farmers are at very high risk for fatal and non-fatal injuries while on the job. In fact, Tennessee is among the top six states for deaths due to tractor accidents in agricultural work, according to data from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. During National Farm Safety and Health Week this September, the […]
Injury from Falls a Leading Cause of Death for Tennessee Seniors
A simple fall may be just a nuisance for many people, but for a senior adult it can be a matter of life or death. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has declared September 23, 2014 as Falls Prevention Awareness Day to promote simple ways to prevent and reduce falls among older adults. “Falls and the resulting injuries can […]
Drug Take Back this Saturday at the Dandridge and Jeff City Food Cities, from 10am til 2pm
Rescue 180, Jefferson County Substance Abuse Coalition ,DEA, Dandridge Police Department, and the Jefferson City Police Department will be holding a Drug Take Back this Saturday at the Dandridge, and Jeff City Food Cities, from 10 am til 2 pm. Please Bring all your unused medications for disposal!!!