Evelyn Griffin Announces 5th District County Commission Candidacy
Evelyn Griffin is annoucing her candidacy for a seat in representing the 5th District as a Jefferson County Commissioner. As a long time resident of Jefferson County she believes that, “Jefferson County is the kind of place that people and businesses should want to move to.” She also believes that thanks to her work in […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Industrial Development Board Meeting, June 27, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in the conference room of the Jefferson County Health Department. Brad Jenkins Secretary of the Board 06/18/2014 – 06/27/2014
PUBLIC NOTICE – Special Session of County Commission, June 26, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE Due to county action being required before the next regular session of County Commission a Special Session of County Commission is being called by County Mayor Alan Palmieri as provided below. Special Session of County Commission Date: Thursday June 26, 2014 Time: 6:30 Location: Courthouse, Dandridge Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Roll […]
WILLIAM ANDY MOUNGEY
WILLIAM ANDY MOUNGEY, age 58, of New Market, TN passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at home. Preceded in death by mother, Bonnie Jean Allen; and sister, Diana Moungey. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Moungey; children, Rebecca Pena, Katie Becker (Chris), Elizabeth Stuefen, Tracey Moungey, […]
Dandridge Library Computer Training – From Novice to Expert, Starting June 24, 2014
From computer novice to computer expert, your library can help !! Dandridge Public Library starting on June 24 will be offering direct customer facilitation on the following topics: Mouse Usage Computer Basics Keyboarding Microsoft Word For additional information, please call 865-397-9758
Martha Dandridge Garden Club, June 26, 2014
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club will meet on Thursday, June 26, at 2 pm at the Dandridge Senior Center for a presentation by club members about “Gardening Projects Done in One Hour, One Afternoon, and One Day.” We all need ideas for improving and maintaining our gardens that are easy and fun! Call (397-3738) or […]
INVITATION TO BID – Hand Wash Stations for Jefferson County Schools
INVITATION TO BID: The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for Jefferson County Schools for installation of new hand wash stations at White Pine School, New Market Elementary and Dandridge Elementary. For specifications and questions, vendors should contact Michael Phagan, Director of Facilities, at 865-397-1156. Sealed bids should be mailed to the […]
J. LAWRENCE MASSENGILL
J. LAWRENCE MASSENGILL, age 95, (born May 30, 1919), of Powell, TN and formerly of Jefferson City, TN, passed away of natural causes on June 16, 2014 at Tennova Residential Hospice. Lawrence was born and raised on a small farm in Jefferson County, TN. His family was the most important aspect of his life. His […]
Home Invasion Investigation Still Ongoing
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary turned home invasion that occurred last week in the Hart Road area of Jefferson County. According to information provided by Jefferson County Sheriff G.W. “Bud” McCoig, Mary Breeden awoke in the early morning hours to find an unknown male in her home. When she confronted the […]
Don Holbert, Jefferson County Soybean Farmer to Visit Domestic, International Soy Markets
Unloading soybeans at the elevator after harvest may seem like the end of the season for farmers, but it’s really just the beginning of the journey. From there, the soybeans travel to various markets domestically and abroad. How are they used? Ten U.S. soybean farmers are about to see for themselves. The United Soybean Board […]
‘Loaves and Fishfest’ Summer Festival, Downtown Dandridge, July 19, 2014
Saturday, July 19th, downtown Dandridge will be the site of the ‘Loaves and Fishfest’ summer festival. This family-friendly event is an opportunity to enjoy great food, live music, a variety of vendors, special exhibits (including the latest in fishing equipment for the angler in your household), and a ‘KID ZONE.’ Co-organized by the Dandridge Ministerial […]
Shooting Victim Dies, Father Arrested for 1st Degree Murder, Bond Set at $1 Million
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has issued an update on a Saturday morning shooting at 375 East Dumplin Valley Road. 69 year old Edward Bullard, of the address, was taken in to custody for the shooting of his son, 45 year old Edward Bullard, Jr., who was flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center […]
10th Annual Summerfest – New Market Volunteer Fire Department, June 20-21, 2014
NMVFD 10 Annual SummerFest June 20 & 21, 2014 New Market Park, HWY 11E New Market, TN Hamburgers * Hot Dogs * BBQ Lunch served on June 20th 11am-2pm at Fire Station June 20th Gospel Music 5-11pm June 21 – 11am-11pm FREE MUSIC ALL DAY FUN FOR ALL AGES INFLATABLES CAR SHOW 10am-3pm STREET DANCE […]
Know What This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are revealed each week. Congratulations to Betty Lou Bogar Betty Lou was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Bottle Opener
Young Eagles Take To The Sky
Saturday was a good day to take to the air and several area children took the opportunity to do just that, as the Moore-Murrell Airport in Morristown hosted the Experimental Aircraft Association. The annual event is a wonderful way to spotlight the Young Eagles, a program designed to promote an interest in aviation in young […]
Low Income Housing Projects Not To Be For 2014
Developers had applied for six section 42 housing developments in Jefferson County for the 2014 tax credit allocation year. Tennessee Housing Development Agency announced last week those counties that had developments on the grey list for allocations. THDA ranks development application requests and compiles a ranked list of successful applicants. All six of Jefferson County’s […]