Todd Kesterson Candidate for District 1 Jefferson County Commission Seat
Todd Kesterson, 43, a lifelong resident of Jefferson County has announced his candidacy for District 1 County Commission. He is the son of Vicki Morie Kesterson and the late Curtiss D. Kesterson of Dandridge. Todd and his wife Kim Hedrick Kesterson, an LPN at the Dermatology office of Dr. Charles Fulk, have one child, 15-year […]
Potts Candidate for Fifth District Commission Seat
James W. (Bill) Potts has announced his candidacy for Jefferson County Commission’s Fifth District Seat. With eight years of service to the Jefferson County Tax Equalization Board and an additional eight years as a Jefferson County Commissioner for the Eighth District, Potts is well qualified for this position. He is a Certified Public Administrator, having […]
… And The Lake Shook!
On July 3rd the waters of Douglas Lake were certainly rocking as Shakin’ the Lake 2014 came to Dandridge. It was an up and down year for the annual event, having trouble finding financial footing when funding contributions from the Town fell short of their requested contribution, resulting in the initial cancellation of the highly […]
Where are the flags?
My grandfather was a veteran and was very diligent about the proper way to fly our flag. I have been flying my flag for the holiday and was wondering why I don’t see more people flying the flag? Actually, thousands of flags are flown daily. As long as the flag is made of weather proof […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is boom. Some are buzzing that a recent appointment to the hive on the hill has caused a stir. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that one appointment flew right past the hives high council and has some in a swarm. The low humm is that temporary might bee […]
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 Joan Green Joan was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: A Butterfly
LILLIAN ESTENE SPARKMAN
LILLIAN ESTENE SPARKMAN, age 86, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday evening, July 6, 2014 at the Franklin Cottages of the Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Fielden Hopson and Mary Ellen Rose Hopson; brother, Eugene Williams; daughter, Frankie Yvonne Sparkman McDonald. She is survived by her son […]
More At Stake
We all know that voting is important, or at least we should all know that voting is important. This August, it may just be more important than we know. On the ballot there will be 23 questions regarding retention of members of the judiciary. Generally these are considered to be general housekeeping questions because these […]
Knox County Jury Returns $3.25 Million Verdict Against Tennova In Wrongful Death / Medical Malpractice Case
Last Friday evening, a Knox County jury returned a verdict of $3.25 million in a wrongful death/medical malpractice claim. The verdict, against Mercy Health Systems (now Tennova), involved a wrongful death claim for the death of Valerie Hurley, a 25-year-old membership director for the Knoxville Zoo. Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a sister facility to the […]
Parades Across The County For The 4th
Jefferson County came out to celebrate July 4th, as both White Pine and Jefferson City hosted Parades. The community events offered the opportunity for residents of all ages to enjoy the festive atmosphere surrounding Independence Day. Red, White and Blue were the colors of the day, as the local parade lines marched down the city […]
Safety for 4th of July
Fires and the 4th of July go hand and hand for many people. Camping and outdoor barbequing, as well as shooting off fireworks, are traditional ways that some celebrate the holiday and it extends beyond the actual Independence Day into the days leading up to and following July 4th. While fireworks and outdoor fire pits […]
Happy Independence Day from The Jefferson County Post
July 4th is the date of one of America’s most beloved holidays: Independence Day! Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, a revolutionary undertaking by the then-English colonists exactly 238 years ago on July 4, 1776. Unlike many holidays, both national and cultural, Independence Day was almost immediately celebrated in some capacity. […]
HAROLD LYNN LAMB
Harold Lynn Lamb, age 74, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at Park West Medical Center. He was retired, but an active co-owner of HLL Products and The Sunset Grille. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Roy Minnis and Gussie Kirk Lamb; and granddaughter, Bonnie Rose Barnes. Harold […]
Gregory Bald Temporarily Closed To Protect Bears And Hikers
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have temporarily closed Gregory Bald and nearby trails including Gregory Bald Trail and Wolf Ridge Trail from Parson Bald to Gregory Bald. The closure is necessary to both protect bears and hikers. At least a dozen bears are concentrated on Gregory Bald feeding on ripe cherries. The situation has […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED 2014-2015 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND COUNTY/SCHOOL BUDGETS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED 2014-2015 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND COUNTY/SCHOOL BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all CountyCommissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Commission Budget Committee will meet in a Special-Called Session on Monday, July 14, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. […]