Postal Increase?
I was wondering if there will be another price increase in stamps before Christmas? I am thinking about stocking up early. Because there was already an increase recently, it is doubtful that another increase will happen before Christmas. It is never too early to plan ahead. Buying stamps now will allow you to spread the […]
Open Records Suit Finds Home In Court
A trial date of May 19 -22, 2015 has been set for a lawsuit concerning open records that was filed by a group of citizens against the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and EDOC, as well as members of the Jefferson County Commission and officials. All pending motions in the case will be heard on […]
Lakeside Of The Smokies Triathlon
It takes a lot of training and dedication to swim 1.5k in open water, bicycle 40k and run 10k but it takes will power of tremendous proportions to do so with temperatures hovering in the 90s and humidity so thick that simply walking up hill is challenging. 118 competitors met the challenge on Saturday, as […]
Two Charged In Altercation At Field Of Dreams
Two women were arrested last week in conjunction with an incident involving a stabbing at the Field of Dreams, located in Dandridge. According to arrest reports, Tina Gilliam, of 757 E. Meeting Street, Dandridge, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, one count of simple assault and reckless endangerment involving a deadly weapon. Dorothy […]
COSMO Medical Expands With Boutique Ribbon Cutting
Cosmo Medical has expanded its service and is now offering a boutique, as well as their traditional scope of services. Kelley Coffee, owner, felt that the time was right to expand the business, which moved to its new location at 1237 Gay Street (in the Vance Building) earlier this year. She is offering skin friendly […]
Lake Levels Result Of Deficit Of Rain, Not TVA Pull Down
Local lake levels appear to be dropping and, as the last large lake recreation days approach, some are concerned that Labor Day boating could be shallow. TVA Representative Hopson stated that TVA is maintaining its commitment to keeping water levels up until after the Labor Day weekend. He contributed the seemingly low levels to a […]
Grand Opening of Main Street Coffee & Sweet Shoppe
The Main Street Coffee & Sweet Shoppe held its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, August 22, 2014. Touted as the “Sweetest Spot in Town”, the Shoppe welcomed guests with prizes, music and, of course, sweets. Jeff Depew, Editor for the Jefferson County Post, welcomed the new business to the historic town square and […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting, August 28, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular meeting of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners will be Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jefferson County High School Media Center. The board will take a tour of the renovations at Jefferson County High School beginning at 4:30 p.m. followed by a meeting with legal counsel […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Legal Public Notification Ad, Four Points TN Tower, New Market, TN 18147373
Legal Public Notification Ad, Four Points TN Tower, New Market, TN 18147373 PUBLIC NOTICE: Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) are proposing to build a 199‐foot Monopole Telecommunications Tower located on 1430 Old Dandridge Pike, New Market, Jefferson County, TN 37820 (36° 1’ 24.38” North and 83° 36’ […]
JANET S. LENTZ GOEBEL
Janet S. Lentz Goebel, age 62 of Newport, TN passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 at her sister Judy Myers home, where she resided. She is preceded in death by her mother; Margaret Bump. Her survivors include: daughters; Lisa Rhoden, Margaret McGhee and Janet Bernal, son; Jon Paul McGhee and father; John Lentz, several sisters […]
4H Pullet Show and Sale, August 23, 2014
When: Saturday, August 23, 2014 Show at 10:00 and Sale at 11:00 Where: Jefferson County Fairgrounds Bring something to transport some prize winning pullets home and don’t forget your money! For more information call Sarah Vaden or Brenda Porter at 397-2969 The University of Tennessee Extension offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of […]
Lightning Ignites Liquid Oxygen Tank – Local Residents Evacuated
An incident at Douglas Dam on Wednesday evening, August 20, 2014, has been contributed to a lightening strike that impacted liquid oxygen being piped into the waters of Douglas Lake. TVA Representative Jim Hopson stated Thursday that the incident happened around 7:45 pm, igniting a tank holding liquid oxygen and piping that was carrying oxygen […]
INVITATION TO BID – Roof at Rush Strong School Old Gymnasium Building
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting bids for a new roof at Rush Strong School old gymnasium building. 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 Michael Phagan, Director of Facilities, at 865-397-3436. […]
Patriots Improve in Jamboree
The High School Football Season has unofficially begun. On Friday night several schools from across the East Tennessee area held their annual jamboree’s. That was no different for our Jefferson County Patriots as they played in the 6th Quarter of the IMAC jamboree. Festivities started for Jefferson County at halftime of the event when Jefferson […]
BRANDON SCOTT RHODES
BRANDON SCOTT RHODES, age 18, of White Pine, TN passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at UT Medical Center. He was avid in White Pine and Dandridge Sports. Preceded in death by grandmother, Winnie Gurganus. Survived by father and mother, Billy and Judy Rhodes; brothers, Christopher and Brad Rhodes; grandparents, Dan and Joyce Rhodes; several […]