PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Meeting, July 24, 2014
NOTICE OF MEETING The regular meeting of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners will be Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the media center of the Patriot Academy. This notice is given in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 442 of the public acts of Tennessee for 1974. Charles Edmonds, Director Jefferson […]
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Start of Early Voting
Beginning Friday, registered voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the August 7 state primary and county general elections. Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting. “Early voting allows voters to pick a convenient time to cast their ballots,” said Secretary Hargett. “Because of the […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED CERTIFIED TAX RATE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED CERTIFIED TAX RATE The Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County, Tennessee, will conduct a public hearing on July 21, 2014 on the county’s intent to exceed the certified (tax neutral) property tax rate. This public hearing will be a part of the regular quarterly session, which convenes at 6:30 […]
State Representative Jeremy Faison Joins With Secretary Of State To Announce Tennessee Honor Vote Program
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) joined with Tennessee’s Secretary of State this week to officially announce the Honor Vote Program for 2014. The Tennessee Honor Vote program gives Tennesseans the opportunity to dedicate their vote to active-duty military personnel and veterans. The program was an overwhelming success in 2012, having received nearly 3,500 submissions. For […]
Bill Jarnigan Announces Bid For Re-Election To School Board
Bill Jarnigan is announcing his bid for re election to the Jefferson County School Board. As an eight year veteran of the Jefferson County School Board, Bill has been supportive of the Building Program and was instrumental in the naming of Mount Horeb School in honor of the community. Bringing the red light to the […]
NANCY JO COGDILL
Nancy Jo Cogdill, age 70, of White Pine, TN passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She attended Crossroads Tabernacle before her illness kept her from going to church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman Taylor Gregg and Lidia D. Trentholm Gregg; […]
Martha Dandridge Garden Club Meeting, July 24, 2014
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club will meet on Thursday, July 24, at 2 pm at the Dandridge Senior Center for a program about Native Birds presented by the Knoxville Zoo Crew. We will hear how we can attract and help birds in our gardens. We will also assemble our annual collection of vases and floral […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Industrial Development Board Meeting, July 25, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in the courtroom of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Brad Jenkins Secretary of the Board 07/16/2014
CLORETTA L. BRANNER
CLORETTA L. BRANNER, age 80, of Dandridge, TN died peacefully Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Branner, Sr. and daughter, Clara Teresa Branner; father and mother, Sherman Moore, Sr. and Clara Mae (Thompson) Moore; brothers, Douglas Moore, Arbury Moore; and sister, Mary […]
MYRA ELIZABETH McMURRAY FELKNOR
Felknor, Myra Elizabeth McMurray, age 99, of Dandridge, died Tuesday, July 15, after a long and fruitful life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Wallace and Eva Blackburn McMurray, her husband of 61 years, Edward Stanley Felknor, and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred and Ralph Rankin and Harriette and Donald Blackburn. She […]
Commission Work Session Preview For Budget Voting Meeting
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Work Session on Monday, July 14, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tabor, Barreiro, Cureton, Patterson and Kesterson. Three Citizens appeared before the Commission. Two requested funding for the Jefferson County […]
Committee Corrects Error – Gives Preliminary Ok On Finance Office Purchase
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, July 14, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Cureton. In for Cureton was Committee Member Turner. A public hearing concerning the 2014-2015 fiscal year budget preceded the business meeting. […]
FFA & Boy’s and Girl’s Club Host Petting Zoo For Area Youth
The Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley have been very busy this summer, with dual locations in Jefferson County. Club members can be found in White Pine and at the former Ruritan Park enjoying activities and interacting with the energetic staff. The Club offers a safe, comfortable environment for club members and there are […]
Beeler announces run for re-election in Jefferson County, 10th District
“Robert W. “Bob” Beeler, County Commissioner for Jefferson County’s 1oth District has announced his candidacy for re-election. A four-term incumbent, Beeler is known for his conservative and common sense approach to local government.” “It has certainly been an honor and privilege to represent the people of the 10th District of Jefferson County on County Commission […]
Curtain Call?
This week the budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 will be presented to the full County Commission. And, while I do not enjoy budget season and have no desire to extend it beyond what is necessary, I sincerely hope that they do not pass this budget as presented. It only addressed a portion of the needs […]
Know What This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are revealed each week. Congratulations to George Lambert George was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Coffee Beans