PUBLIC NOTICE – Dandridge Recreation Facilities, April 17, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE The Dandridge Recreation Facilities will meet at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the Public Works / Police Department Building. The Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen has been invited to attend this meeting. 04/14/2014 – 04/17/2014
Farrar Endorses Adderhold for County Clerk
I would like to take this opportunity to give you a heart-felt thank you for allowing me to serve as your County Clerk. It has been a great privilege and honor to have met and worked with so many of the fine people of Jefferson County. The time is drawing near to elect one of […]
Holy Week Services Schedule
Holy Week Services for the Dandridge Ministerial Association are as follows: Holy Week Services—April 14-18 Monday—First United Methodist Church Tuesday—First United Methodist Church Wednesday—Hopewell Presbyterian Church Thursday—Dandridge Full Gospel Church Friday—FBC Dandridge All Services will begin at 12pm with a lunch to follow. There is a $5 donation for each lunch, with the proceeds going […]
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 Stephanie Rustin Stephanie was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Fruit Strip Gum
Jefferson County Post 2014 Primary Debate
The Jefferson County Post will host a candidate debate on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the main courtroom of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. All candidates that will be on the May 6, 2014 ballot are invited to participate in this event. Candidates for the office of Jefferson County Mayor, Jefferson County […]
Allergy Season Arrives in East Tennessee
Very few sights are more lovely than spring in East Tennessee. After a rough 2014 winter, many are welcoming the green grass and beautiful blossoms of spring. For those that suffer allergies, however, the warmer temperature and sunny days also bring watery eyes, upper respiratory distress and bouts of sneezing. East Tennessee has long been […]
Board Focus On JCHS Football Stadium & Safety Upgrades
The Jefferson County School Board held a Called Meeting prior to their Work Session on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Potts and condolences were offered to School Board Member Rogers in the passing of a close family member. All Members of the Board were […]
Not Just Another Game, Breast Cancer Awareness
Jefferson County High School Baseball will play host to Cherokee on Tuesday night at 7:30. However, when they take the field Tuesday night it will be more than just another conference game. $1 of each ticket sold will go to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. It is not only […]
Boys and Girls Club Egg Scramble
“We had a really good Easter Egg Hunt turnout today.” said Jared Boyd, Director of the Boys and Girls Club Jefferson City Unit. “With more than 150 kids showing up”, enthusiastic with the excitement of filling their baskets and bags. All fields were prepared for the hunt according to age, with each field densely covered […]
BEULAH HUSKEY (BEA) SYKES
BEULAH HUSKEY (BEA) SYKES, age 85, of New Market, TN went to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 14, 2014 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born April 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Arvin and Bessie Huskey. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Roy […]
Carson-Newman awards seniors with University’s highest student honor
Carson-Newman University presented its Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards to seniors Jared Belcher and Rachel Gillespie during the institution’s annual Honors Convocation on April 10. The awards are the highest honors presented to Carson-Newman students. The awards are granted at 61 colleges and universities to graduating seniors, one female and one male, who “excel in high […]
Carson-Newman organization to host dinner, antique appraisal event. April 25, 2014
Carson-Newman University’s Women of Vision will hold a dinner and antique appraisal Friday, April 25. The “Spring Treasures” fundraiser will be held at First Baptist Church Dandridge and feature Knoxville’s Case Antiques as the event’s appraiser. Case Antiques has served as a source for appraisals throughout Tennessee and as appraiser for East Tennessee Public Television. […]
Faison To Seek Re-Election As State Representative In 11th District
Thank you so much for the responsibility of being your State Representative over the last three and half years. Functioning as your ear at home and your voice in Nashville has truly been one of the greatest honors of my life. Besides making TN the greatest state to locate a business, lowering taxes, protecting life, […]
MABEL MAY (ROOP) WINCHELL
MABEL MAY (ROOP) WINCHELL, age 98 years, 11 months and 20 days. of the Hodges Cottage at Jefferson County Nursing Home, Dandridge, TN, formerly of Jenkins, KY, passed away Saturday evening, April 12, 2014. Mabel was born April 23, 1915 at Coeburn, Virginia, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Maude (Hall) Roop. Preceded in […]
Walters State Summer Math and Science Camp Now Taking Applications
Walters State’s summer math and science camp is now taking applications. The camp is designed for current seventh and eighth graders. The camp is free, but a limited number of spaces are available at all campuses. The camp will be July 14-18 at Walters State campuses in Morristown and Greeneville. From July 21-25, the camp […]
Republican Women Host Forum
The Jefferson County Republican Women hosted a pancake breakfast and candidate forum on Saturday morning. Candidates for both the May and August elections were on hand to introduce themselves to a standing room only crowd. Republican Party Chairwoman Paula Rugel offered the welcome and call for candidates, while Tamara Fain served as time keeper. Candidates […]