Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series Starts The Summer
The 2014 Farm Concert Series presented by the Jefferson County Post kicked off their opening event on Saturday evening. A little rain could not dampen the excitement of the opening show for this year’s premier musical entertainment event. The annual concert series showcases some of the best talent in the region and does it all […]
Jefferson Middle Hosts County Wide Field Day
It is almost summertime in Jefferson County when the local schools begin participating in field day. Last week, students from various schools across the county went head to head in the County Wide Field Day. The best of the best from local schools spent the day running, jumping and showing their skills in sundry activities […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Budget Committee Meeting, May 19, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Budget Committee of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 19, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Courtroom of the Jefferson County Courthouse, 202 W. Main St, […]
CAROLYN D. PHILLIPS BURRIS
CAROLYN D. PHILLIPS BURRIS, born June 17, 1960, died May 12, 2014 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hayes Phillips, Sr. and Elsie Phillips, and her brother, Hayes Phillips, Jr. She is survived by her son, Chris Burris, and her daughter, Tiffany Walker; grandchildren, Autumn, Ethan Burris and Wade, Adalynn […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Industrial Development Board Meeting, May 23, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 8:30a.m. in the conference room of the Jefferson County Health Department. Brad Jenkins Secretary of the Board 05/12/2014 – 05/23/2014
Entered Apprentice Degree – New Market Lodge #246, May 17, 2014
EA Degree – New Market Lodge #246 May 17th; Breakfast will be served @ 9am, and the degree will be @ 10am. All Masons are welcome and encouraged to join us.
Bojangles Fundraiser for the JCHS Marching Band, May 15, 2014
Bojangles (Dandridge Location) Fundraiser for the JCHS Marching Band Thursday, May 15th 5:00 – 8:00 pm 10 % of all proceeds benefit the Marching Band Tickets are not necessary.
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words – Storyteller Karol Turner- Jefferson City Public Library, May 17, 2014
Jefferson City Public Library, 1427 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City, TN, invites children of all ages to come see a very talented storyteller Karol Turner on May 17th at 10:00. She will be telling stories and sharing pictures. So bring your children, mom, dad, and grandparents. This is a family event.
What Is It?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are revealed each week. Congratulations to Buster Long / Sweetwater, TN Buster was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Voter Punch Card
Iris Variety
My grandmother loved the iris and I am going to add some to my own flower garden in her memory. I know that she had bearded iris and was wondering if all are bearded or if this is a unique variety? Actually, there are several types of iris and most are adaptable in this area. […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is fallout. As the political drones begin to celebrate and postulate, the buzz is that the final tally may bee only a suggestion to one or two. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that there could bee a change on the horizon that would bee seriously impacting to one […]
Nothing Lasts Forever
What a difference a week makes-or not. Jefferson County woke up Wednesday morning with incumbents winning their Primaries in the two lead ticket races. Was it a pretty win? Not really. The Primary Election was like a testy cat. No matter how good it looked for either candidate, there was bound to be some blood […]
Fire and Water Do Mix
The Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Dandridge Water Department will be teaming up to insure the capacity and usability of fire hydrants in the County seat. Town Administrator Melissa Peagler said in an interview on Friday that jurisdiction and the parameters of testing have been in question and many of the local […]
School Board Seeks New Attorney
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Called Meeting prior to their Regular Work Session on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in the Patriot Academy. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Under New Business, Jefferson County Finance Director Helton recommended that […]
4H Patriot Shooters Place High in Scholastic Clay Target Program Championship
The Jefferson Co 4-H Patriot Shooters competed in the Scholastic Clay Target Program Regional Sporting Clays Championship May 3rd at Lucky 7 Ranch in Sweetwater, Tn. Over 125 shooters from East Tn competed in 5 divisions. The Patriot Shooters had squads in 4 divisions, as well as several new shooters, that shot sporting clays for […]
WILEY S. DAY
Wiley S. Day, age 56, of New Market, TN left his broken body and departed this earth to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Wiley was born March 22, 1958 in Prescott, AZ and spent his childhood in and around the Prescott/Flagstaff area. After serving 4 years in the U.S. Army and […]