INVITATION TO BID – Entrance Sign for Jefferson County Industrial Park
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board will be accepting sealed bids for the construction of an entrance sign for the Jefferson County Industrial Park. The design and other bid specifications can be obtained during regular office hours at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, 532 Patriot Drive, Dandridge, Tn. 37725 or by […]
National Signing Day at JCHS
It was National Signing Day all across America Wednesday, and at Jefferson County High School it was no different. Three Jefferson County athletes signed letters of intent on Wednesday, stating they would be continuing their athletic careers and gaining further education at local colleges or universities. Summer Hayes – Walters State Community College (Softball) As […]
Patriots Remain Unbeaten in District, 65-42
The Patriots used a stingy defense to slow down red hot Morristown West. The Trojans came in to town Monday night boasting wins in five of their last six district games. The Patriots , however, forced 14 turnovers and cruised to a 65-42 win over the Trojans. Jefferson County got down early in the first […]
Haslam Unveils Visionary ‘Tennessee Promise’
During his fourth annual State of the State address before the General Assembly, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam this week introduced the “Tennessee Promise.” The historic proposal commits to providing on a continuing basis two years of community college or a college of applied technology (TCAT) absolutely free of tuition and fees to graduating high school […]
America’s veterinarians congratulate Congress on passage of Farm Bill
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) tips its hat today to Congress for passing a comprehensive Farm Bill (H.R. 2642) that will allow the nation’s veterinarians and scientists to continue ensuring food safety, conducting important agriculture and animal research, and protecting the health and welfare of animals. “We commend the Farm Bill conference committee and […]
Cancer Statistics 2014: Deaths Continue to Drop
The annual cancer statistics report from the American Cancer Society finds steady declines in cancer death rates for the past two decades add up to a 20 percent drop in the overall risk of dying from cancer over that time period. The report, Cancer Statistics 2014, finds progress has been most rapid for middle-aged black men, among […]
Circuit Court Judge Richard R. “Dick” Vance announces candidacy for Re-election
Circuit Court Judge Richard R. “Dick” Vance has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for re-election as Circuit Court Judge, Part II, to continue serving the people of the Fourth Judicial District, which includes Sevier, Jefferson, Cocke, and Grainger Counties. In announcing his candidacy, Judge Vance said; “ For the past sixteen years, it […]
Lennox is a 5 month old male Hound/Terrier mix
Lennox is a 5 month old male Hound/Terrier mix. Lennox has been crate trained. Our adoption fee s $50 for cats and $100 for dogs. This includes spay/neuter, vaccines, deworming and also microchippig for dogs. The shelter is open M-F 12-5 and Saturdays 12-4 pm
PUBLIC NOTICE – Special Joint Meeting Called, February 11, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE Jefferson City Mayor Mark Potts and Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri have called a Special Joint Meeting for Tuesday February 11, 2014 at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be at the Jefferson City Fire Department Training Room. Below is the agenda for the meeting. Agenda 1. Opening Remarks Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri […]
Do You Know What This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic REPLY at the bottom of this page, or Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are revealed each week. Congratulations to Elise Murray (Nashville) Elise was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Hockey Puck
Sunglasses For Spring
Darlings, sunglasses are such an important choice for one’s face shape and personality. The most popular brand of all time is Ray Ban, next are the upscale designers Chanel, Fendi, and Italian Dolce and Gabbana; I just lost a pair of Fendi sunglasses that had been my constant companion for 6 years. Is it possible […]
Poore’s Return to Greeneville a Success
Jefferson County’s head coach, Chris Poore, returned to Greeneville for a successful win , as the Patriots defeated the Green Devils 50-35. Poore attended Greeneville High from 2001-2003, where he played on the 2001 team that reached the state semifinals and the 2003 team that reached the state quarterfinals. Jefferson County would win the opening […]
Annexation Back In The Legislative Spotlight
Annexation is, once again, moving to the spotlight in Tennessee, as the moratorium on annexation is nearing expiration and a new report, requested by the Tennessee General Assembly, is released. Following a string of bills introduced in 2013 that would limit the powers of annexation in municipalities and largely shift the ability to annex to […]
FSG Bank Cuts Ribbon On Jefferson City Branch Reopening
The Jefferson City Branch of FSG Bank held a ribbon cutting and reception to celebrate the company’s recent branding and facelift. New colors adorn the interior and there is a snazzy new logo that adds visual to the fresh and forward- thinking outlook that is the new FSG. Traditional service merged with progressive financial services […]
More Snow?
I have been seeing a model on facebook that shows a really big snow storm coming this way next weekend. Is that a real model or is it another fake that is just going around? According to weather sources, it is one of many models that are being considered in the long range forecast. The […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week was all about weathering the storm. Temperatures were dropping across the County and it kept the drones in the hive for most of the week. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that the temperature was chilly even in doors when some of the swarm flew into each other by chance […]