Let The Games Begin
Jefferson County now has a balanced budget, as well as a new $2.35 tax rate. While meeting the end of July deadline was important, I am surprised at all of the things that did not get discussed, never mind funded, at Monday’s meeting. I got the distinct impression that some on the Commission simply did […]
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 Martha Laughlin Martha was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Ball and Chain
Too Late For Pumpkins?
I was considering planting some pumpkins for Halloween and was wondering if you have any growing advice? Actually, you may have waited a little late to harvest before Halloween. Locally, most farmers have already planted Halloween pumpkins, as they have a take between 75 and 120 days on average to be ready for harvest. If […]
Hands On At Martha Dandridge Garden Club
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club met on Thursday, July 24, 2014 and welcomed a special speaker and feathered guests. Steve McGaffin, of the Knoxville Zoo, brought some native birds to visit the Garden Club. In addition to the presentation, the ladies gained knowledge on the composition of gardens that attract and nurture native birds. Planting […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week was pollination. The head governmental hive met this week and it was a testy finish as some in the swarm seemed opposed to questions. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that lack of pollination is more a waiting game than a no go. The low humm is that some that […]
Early Voter Turnout Struggling
Despite the fervor that accompanied the May Primary Election, Jefferson County has had a less than stellar start to the August 7, 2014 General Election. While the General Election historically does not pull in the voters like a Primary Election, according to numbers provided by the Tennessee Secretary of State, Jefferson County was trailing its […]
Please Share The Roadways With Our Farmers
East Tennessee is known for its rolling hills and fertile land. Though the face of the region has changed in the past few decades, it is still largely rural and farming is still a viable part of the local economy. Regardless of the nature of the farmer, either working the land full time as his […]
Senior Patriots Cookout At Hopewell Presbyterian Church
The Jefferson County Patriots Football Team Seniors met for their annual leadership meal on Friday evening. A group of several dozen young men gathered at Hopewell Presbyterian Church for a cookout and kick off of the 2014 Football Season. The JCHS Sideline Club served as chefs for the evening, serving up the fare for the […]
Industrial Development Board – Property Owners Express Interest In Optioning To IDB
The Jefferson County Industrial Board met on Friday, July 25, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Masters. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Snodgrass, Shelton and Kisabeth. With a Motion from Board Member Keck and 2nd from Jenkins the Minutes were Approved. The Financial Report, […]
Director Edmonds Pushes To Assure School Will Start On Time At JCHS
The Jefferson County School Board met on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Potts. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. With a Motions from Board Members Jarnigan/Lowery and Jarnigan/Bradley the Agenda and Consent Agenda were Approved. No teachers, students or citizens […]
AGNES “BEVERLY” WELCH MILLER
Agnes “Beverly” Welch Miller, passed away early morning of July 26, 2014 from a lingering illness. Born September 10, 1922 in Lyon Mountain, NY. She was preceded in death by husband Joseph A. Miller, P.E. and parents, Eugene and Eva (Jette) Welch. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Richard (Patsy) of Jefferson City, Robert […]
ROTARY CLUB ANNUAL BBQ FUNDRAISER AT WALMART (Jefferson City) Saturday, September 20, 2014 10a.m.-3p.m.
ROTARY CLUB ANNUAL BBQ FUNDRAISER AT WALMART (Jefferson City) Saturday, September 20, 2014 10a.m.-3p.m. Get your butt here and support your local Jefferson Co. Rotary Club! $10 Family Meal 1lb BBQ, 8 buns, cup of sauce $7 Individual Meal BBQ sandwich, beans, chips, drink, cookie $35 Whole Smoked Boston Butt Pre-order: Sept 15 email:jpage@bgcdumplinvalley.org Pickup: […]
10U Jefferson County Eagles Traveling Baseball Team Holding Tryouts, August 9 & 10, 2014
Baseball Tryouts – The 10U Jefferson County Eagles Travel Baseball Team will be having tryouts for the upcoming 2015 season on August 9th at 10:00 a.m. and August 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Magnavox Field in Jefferson City. If you have any questions please contact Richard Alan Potts at (865) 607-8370 or Cliff Briggs […]
KERMIT L. GREGG
KERMIT L. GREGG, age 59 of New Market passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the James H. Quillen Mountain Home VA Center. He was born, July 2, 1955 the son of the late Ted and Margaret Gregg. Preceded in death by his brother, Jack Gregg; sisters, Gearline Dryden, Sandra Chambers and Ann Utley. He […]
INVITATION TO BID – Purchase of Office Building
INVITATION TO BID Jefferson County Finance Director will be accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the office building located at 1810 Bishop Avenue, Jefferson City, Tn. For more information please contact Finance Director Darrell Helton at 865-397-4922, Ext. 101. Sealed bids should be labeled “Bishop Street Property” and either dropped off or mailed to […]
$2.35 Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; Commission Honors Billie Jean Chambers
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Quarterly Session on Monday, July 21, 2104 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Baxley and Tucker. Commissioner Dockery exited at recess. No citizens requested to speak at the Public Hearing on […]