Head Heart Hands & Hits, November 23, 2013
Tennessee 4-H and UT Athletics are offering 4-H at Neyland Stadium as the Tennessee Vols football team host Vanderbilt on Saturday, November 23, 2013. Kick off time is to be determined. All 4-H members, their families, 4-H supporters and volunteers are encouraged to attend. A limited number of tickets are available at $28.00, which includes […]
Prominent Swim Instructor – Mr Ed – to participate in MDA Jail & Bail
In addition to teaching swimming and scuba diving, Ed Pemberton “Mr. Ed” has designed and manufactured products that make it possible to teach swimming to children with Muscular Dystrophy, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis and Downs Syndrome, as well as character development and improved self-esteem. Over thirty years ago, Ed Pemberton – known as “Mr. […]
Letter To The Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Submitted by: David Seal Dear Editor, Jefferson County Elite vs. Regular Citizens If you drop your guard while boxing, you give your opponent the opportunity to knock your lights out. Citizens in this county had their guard down in the Summer of 2009 and again in the Winter of 2013. The […]
DONNA BROWN WALLACE
DONNA BROWN WALLACE, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Knoxville, TN passed away 2:00 a.m. October 27, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Member of First Baptist Church, Dandridge. Donna and her husband, Dr. Homer Wallace, dedicated their lives to doing the Lord’s work serving the Salvation Army […]
MARY MAGDALENE (KNIGHT) OGLE
MARY MAGDALENE (KNIGHT) OGLE, age 86, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents, Elihugh and Maude Knight; several brothers and sisters. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City and retired from Berkline Corp. in Morristown. […]
UPDATED COVERAGE of OPEN RECORDS SUIT
Fourteen Jefferson County residents filed suit in Chancery Court on Thursday, October 24, 2013, seeking access to meetings and records for the Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC) in Jefferson County. The suit alleges that EDOC has taken the funding and function of an arm of the government and, therefore, is subject to the same Open […]
Smoky Bears Win Over Patriots In Nail-Biter Friday, 42-35
October 25th, 2013 the Jefferson County Patriots faced off against the Sevier County Smoky Bears in their second to last game of the regular season. The Smoky Bears won the coin toss and elected to kickoff. In the first quarter, the Patriots first drive ended without fanfare, when they were forced to punt the ball […]
Do You Know WHAT This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are announced each week. Congratulations to Andy Phillips Andy was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Navy Deck Gun
Just a messy job
I am getting ready for Halloween, however my least favorite chore is cleaning out the pumpkin to get it ready for carving. Is there an easy way to do this or is it just destined to be messy? Well, there are certainly several ways to clean out a pumpkin in preparation for carving, however, most […]
Playing It Safe On Halloween
With the Halloween season quickly approaching, it’s important to keep in mind safety measures. When taking the little ones, or even the not-so-little ones, out to trick-or-treat, it pays to be cautious. Many people don’t put much thought into where they will be going to trick-or-treat,however, by sitting down with your little witch or goblin […]
Things that lurk in the shadows.
This week Jefferson County is preparing to be spooked. Though ghosts will rule the night and goblins may be abundant, they are far from the being the scariest things in Jefferson County. While I adore Halloween, there are some things that strike fear in my heart. I am sure that your list may be different, […]
Familiar Sight on Hwy 92
Travelers in Jefferson County may recognize a familiar dip in the road, while navigating the south bound lane of North Hwy 92 between Jefferson City and Dandridge. A significant dip in the road has redeveloped and has been the source of concern for those that drive that portion of the highway regularly. Several months ago, […]
Carson-Newman University’s BOOnett Hall
Thursday evening, the community of Jefferson City had a preview of ghosts and witches at BOOnett. Every year, Carson-Newman campus holds a community trick-or-treat adventure in the freshman/international student dormitory. Each year, there is a new theme to keep not only younger kids but also faculty, students, and even adults coming again and again. This […]
Dandridge Farmers Market hosts “So God Made a Farmer” Heritage Dinner
The Main Street Dandridge – Farmers Market hosted “So God Made a Farmer” Heritage Dinner on Sunday, October 27, 2013, as a way of preserving the historic cultural heritage of the town center. Plenty of mouthwatering locally grown fresh food was consumed by over 200 attendees. The menu consisted of a 250 pound pig donated […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is about policy. The head governmental hive met last week and the tension was flying. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that a recent law suit may open up a hornet’s nest in the head hive. The low humm is that some in the hive are feeling betrayed by one […]
You Might Be Too Old To Trick-or-Treat If?
Once again, Halloween is upon us and Trick-or-Treat is on the tip of every kid’s tongue. I am emphatic when I say dressing up, knocking on doors, and begging for candy is a kid’s sport. Adults should never combine these activities, which by themselves could add spice to your marriage, get you encyclopedia salesperson of […]