Do You Know What This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are revealed each week. Congratulations to Terry Glenn Terry was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Turkey Feathers
ROBERT E. “BOB” COMBS
ROBERT E. “BOB” COMBS, age 85, of Rutledge, TN passed away on August 3, 2014. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, retired from Robertshaw, a member of the American Legion, and enjoyed his hobby of woodworking. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Thelma Law Combs; parents, Frank and Gladys […]
July 31 Officially Billy Mitchell Day In Jefferson County
After a long career in public service for Jefferson County, Billy Mitchell has retired. Mitchell is a veteran employee with 39 years of dedication to the people of Jefferson County, as well as his fellow co workers, and they were pleased to be able to send him off with a luncheon on Thursday, Billy’s last […]
Early Voting Closes Low – August 7, 2014 Last Chance To Pull Levers
Twenty one County Commission seats are up for appointment in the August 7, 2014 election cycle. Beyond the unopposed positions, the office of Jefferson County Mayor is also contested and judicial retention is a hot topic in some areas of the State, through it doesn’t seem to be driving voters to the polls in Jefferson […]
KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS
The 2014 Mountain Music Kids Fishing tournament held at Douglas Dam TVA launch ramp was an over whelming success. The tournament has been held for 24 years for kids and is one of the largest kid’s fishing tournaments in the country, conducted solely by contributions and donations from business’s and individuals. All the money raised […]
How Sweet It Is!
Dandridge has something new and sweet in the historic town square. The Main Street Coffee and Sweet Shoppe hosted a soft opening on Friday, August 1, 2014, and locals stopped by to pick up a tasty treat or two. Cupcakes, hand dipped strawberries and a variety of goodies filled the shelves at the pastry shop, […]
Shop Tax-Free in Tennessee August 1-3, 2014
The Department of Revenue reminds Tennesseans they can buy certain items without paying sales tax August 1 through August 3. During these three days, Tennessee shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on clothing, school supplies and computers. “This holiday offers Tennesseans great savings on important back-to-school items, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of […]
Dandridge Elementary Receives $1000 Donation From TVA Employees For Environmental Awareness and Conservation Efforts
On Tuesday, July 29, 2014, Dandridge Elementary School received a donation from TVA employees to the tune of $1000. The donations were raised to show the employees’ appreciation towards Dandridge Elementary’s various pushes into environmental awareness and conservation, such as the school’s recent organic garden project. Principal Tommy Arnold was on hand Tuesday to receive […]
Group helps provide vision for Carson-Newman’s Appalachian Center project
Carson-Newman University’s Appalachian Center has a new lease on life thanks to the University’s Women of Vision (WOV). During the group’s “Back to the Creek Week” earlier this month, work began to renovate the Center. Carson-Newman alumna Susan Fendley, who is project coordinator for WOV, said that the project is only one of four that […]
Jefferson County High School Class of 1979 Reunion, September 20, 2014 Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Jefferson County High School Class of 1979 Reunion, September 20, 2014 Gatlinburg, Tennessee For Detailed Information, Use the Following Link https://www.facebook.com/JeffCOReunion1979?ref_type=bookmark
Lamar Alexander To Visit County Seat Thursday, July 31, 2014
United States Senator Lamar Alexander will be bringing his Re-Election Bus Tour, to the Jefferson County Court House in Dandridge at noon Thursday July 31st. He will be visiting all of the County Offices, the Business’s in Downtown Dandridge, and having Lunch at Tinsley-Bible Drug Store. Senator Alexander will meet and greet the voters, and […]
Golf Teams Dominate Opener
Jefferson County opened their golf season on Monday in style, with dominating performances by both boys and girls teams. The team’s opened their season at Patriot Hills Golf Club in Jefferson City. On the boys side they defeated the Chiefs with total of 141-162, while the Lady Patriots outshot Cherokee 79-120 Kelsey Haun led the […]
IRENE MOORE HEATH
IRENE MOORE HEATH, age 88, of Kodak, TN went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. She was member of Paw Paw Hollow Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Oren and Frances Moore; husband, Alex Heath; sister, Lorraine Rose; son, Donald Heath. Survived by children, Robert Heath (Kay), Katie Trotter […]
East Tennessee Storm Outbreak Sunday Causes Widespread Damage And Power Outages
A weather pattern more indicative of fall than mid summer moved through East Tennessee on Sunday evening, July 27, 2014, bring high winds and a plethora of lightening to the area. While authorities are still weighing in on damage that impacted the upper portion of the region, Jefferson County largely skidded by with minimal damage […]
“Basketball Doesn’t Build Character, It Reveals It”
Jefferson County High School longtime Assistant Basketball Coach John Hill unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014. Hill was a life long native of Jefferson County where he was a member of the Dandridge community. Born on May 6, 1945, John and his late brother, Edd, resided for many years with his Aunt Daisy […]
JOHN WESLEY HILL
JOHN WESLEY HILL, affectionately known as “Coach Hill”, age 69, a life-long resident of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly Sunday, July 27, 2014 while visiting in Crossville, TN. He was born May 6, 1945, the son of the late Herbert and Rubye Slover Hill. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edd Hill and […]