School Board Meets In New Year
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Voting Session on Thursday, August 28, 2014 in the Media Center of Jefferson County High School. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Lowery. With an addition of the JCHS gym floor and a […]
Access Life Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Access-Life just celebrated their 5th anniversary outreach in Dandridge this past Sunday and event organizers, Doug and Leanne Goddard, were excited about the scope of the event’s outreach. Over 700 folks attended including participants, volunteers and exhibitors, about 400 people were given boat rides, 800 hot dogs were served and nearly 20 mobility items, including […]
Firework Display At The Point Resort Cancelled For Labor Day
The firework display at The Point Resort has been cancelled for Labor Day.
Letters To The Editor – No Labor Day Fireworks
LETTER TO THE EDITOR “Letters To The Editor” do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Jefferson County Post nor any of its employees. The Jefferson County Post does not underwrite any of the facts or situations mentioned in the letters. Submitted by: The Point Resort NO LABOR DAY FIREWORKS The City of Dandridge has […]
JAMIE EMELINE BERRIER HUGHES
Jamie Emeline Berrier Hughes, a longtime resident of the Dandridge, TN area, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday August 29, 2014 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. A Sunset on Earth – A Sunrise in Heaven Jamie was born on September 26, 1943. She was known for her ease in frequent […]
Criminal Justice Competitor Receives $1,000 Police Scholarship
Jefferson City High School graduate Tiffany Denton is among 21 top students who will receive $1,000 college scholarships to encourage their pursuit of law enforcement/public safety careers by the professional public safety officers of the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP). Denton graduated with a 4.07 GPA and plans to attend University of Tennessee at Chattanooga […]
“New” Patriots Looking Forward to 2014 Season
When the 2014 Patriot football team takes the field on August 29th, they will not have a ton of youth, however they will have numerous new faces on the field this fall. The new faces aren’t just the guys in shoulder pads either. Jefferson County has 3 new assistants on this year’s staff as well. […]
Habitat On Track For An Exciting Fall Season
A new season is bringing exciting new things to Habitat for Humanity. Director Shelia Wiggins is enthusiastic about several upcoming events that will allow the public to visit the local Habitat Restore and showcase the variety of clothing and goods available for purchase. September 20th will mark the second annual Fall Fashion Show, which will […]
JCHS Blanks East, 3-0
The Jefferson County Volleyball team improved to 2-0 on this young season with its second shutout of 3-0 over perennial power Morristown East. The first of the 3-0 victories came Tuesday night over rival , Sevier County. “There are no words to tell you how excited I am.” Head Coach Salem Odham expressed. Jefferson County […]
LOIS DAVENPORT RILEY
LOIS DAVENPORT RILEY, age 73 of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Kodak, TN passed away Thursday morning, August 28, 2014. She was the daughter of the late James and Dorothea (McCammon) Davenport . She is also preceded in death by her husband, James W. Riley; brothers, Junior and Calvin Davenport. She is survived by her […]
PATSY T. HARPER
PATSY T. HARPER, age 89, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Knoxville, TN and Lexington, KY passed away August 28, 2014 at Beverly Park Place, Knoxville, TN. Patsy loved her church (Hills Union Methodist Church, Dandridge), fishing, handwork, playing cards, and Universities of Kentucky and Tennessee football and basketball. She was preceded in death by […]
RONNIE LEE SHANDS
RONNIE LEE SHANDS, age 70, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on the 28th of August, 2014 at his home after a brief illness. He was a member of First Baptist Church and a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers for 40 years. He retired from U. S. Postal service after 33 years […]
MARION EDWARD UNDERWOOD
MARION EDWARD UNDERWOOD, age 79, of New Market, TN passed away at his home on August 28, 2014 at 11:00 p.m. following a brief illness. He was a life-long farmer and retired from New Jersey Zinc Company and TN Zinc Company as a mine foreman, with 26 years of service. Marion also served on the […]
Week Two of Get Cultured at your Library, September 3
Week two of the Dandridge Memorial Library’s Appalachian Culture Series will feature glass jewelry fusing by local artist, Joyce Thomas on Wednesday, September the 3rd at 1:00 pm. For more information please call or email the Dandridge Memorial Library at 865-397-9758 or danmemlibrary@gmail.com
Habitat For Humanity 2nd Annual Fashion Show September 20, 2014
Habitat for Humanity is hosting their second annual Fashion show at the Re-Store, located at 490 Tennessee 92, Jefferson City on September 20, 2014 at 11:00 am. For more information call (865) 471-7749.
Preschool Story Time at White Pine Library Starting Friday, September 5 at 11:00
The White Pine Library invites children with their parents and grandparents to preschool story time starting Friday, September 5 at 11:00 am.