CLARENCE EUGENE WILSON
CLARENCE EUGENE WILSON, age 81, of New Market, TN and formerly of Kodak, TN passed away on July 16, 2013 at Jefferson Health and Rehab in Jefferson City. He was a member of McCampbell’s Chapel United Methodist Church in New Market. Clarence enjoyed farming and cherished his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his […]
FRANK W. SHROPSHIRE
FRANK W. SHROPSHIRE, age 69, of White Pine, TN passed away at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville on Saturday, July 13, 2013. He was retired from Norfolk-Southern Railroad after 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his son, Phillip Lane Shropshire; his parents, Charlie and Cleo Shropshire; and infant brother; Samuel […]
Mayor Vetoes Budget
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri announced today that he will veto the recently approved 2013-2014 fiscal year budget. The Jefferson County Commission approved the budget on July15, 2013, however failed to pass a tax levy. The proposed tax levy will increase property taxes in the County by 13 cents, and the budget calls for movement of […]
Commission Places The Order But Leaves Tab On The Table
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, July 15, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. All Commission Members were present for Roll Call. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Tucker and a 2nd by Commissioner Tabor. No […]
Jefferson County Schools First Day Will Be Full Student Day: Registration August 5, 2013
Please be aware that this year, the first day of school is a full student day. Registration will be held on August 5 for new students to our county ONLY. No buses will run on this registration day. This is a change from the past.
Representative Faison Announces Annual Sales Tax Holiday
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) announced this week that Tennessee’s 9th annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday, August 2ndthrough Sunday, August 4th, 2013. During the three day tax holiday, shoppers can save almost 10 percent on tax free clothing, school and art supplies, and computer purchases. The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on […]
Tomato Festival to be Held July 26-28 In Rutledge
The 21st annual Tomato Festival will be held in Rutledge beginning July 26-28. The festival promises fun for the whole family with a 5-K road race, a beauty contest, arts, crafts, antique tractors, music and of course the world famous tomato wars. The three day festival kicks off Friday the 26th at Rutledge Middle School […]
Sparks hires former Powell head coach Rang as receivers coach
Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks has announced the hiring of former Powell head coach Derek Rang as the program’s new graduate assistant in charge of receivers. Rang resigned from Powell after one season after he was placed on administrative leave with pay following allegations of testing irregularities during an End of Course Algebra II […]
All Saints’ Episcopal School iPad Program Receives Grant for Equipment
ASES efforts to incorporate tablet computers in the classroom have been acknowledged and rewarded this year with a small grant from the Jane L. Pettway Foundation. This Foundation was established by a former East Tennessee librarian and parishioner of St. John’s Cathedral, Knoxville. The Episcopal School of Knoxville (ESK) has also received funds from the […]
INVITATION TO BID – Coffee, Water and Supplies for Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
Invitation to Bid The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for coffee, water and supplies for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. For more specific information vendors should contact Ronnie Phipps at 865-397-9411, Ext 1303. Sealed bids should be mailed to the attention of Darrell Helton, Finance Director, P. O. Box 1749, Dandridge, […]
MABEL MILLER MOORE
MABEL MILLER MOORE, age 85, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mildred (Cox) Miller. She was a member of the French Broad Church of the Brethren and was a long time popular cake decorator with the University of Tennessee Bakery. Preceded in death […]
WALTER (PETE) DEWEY SUTPHIN
WALTER (PETE) DEWEY SUTPHIN, age 69, of Rutledge, TN passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Chandler House Assisted Living in the care of Amedisys Hospice, where he was residing. He was born August 19, 1943 in Roanoke, VA. He later resided in Friendly, MD and was Dental Technician for the Federal Government in Washington, […]
BETTY JEAN COX
BETTY JEAN COX, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2013.She was a faithful member of Community Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and was retired from Magnavox. Preceded in death by husbands, Charles Gregg and Clyde Cox; sons, Larry Charles Gregg and Michael Lynn Gregg; mother and […]
BARBARA DAWN ADAMS HOLT
BARBARA DAWN ADAMS HOLT, age 80, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on July 9, 2013 at her home with her family by her side, after a four year battle with breast cancer. Barbara was born in south Knoxville and grew up in the Ridgedale community. She graduated from Central High School and the University […]
Interview with Mayor Alan Palmieri
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri addressed issues facing Jefferson County. Questions for the interview reflected issues of concern that have been directed to the Jefferson County Post by recent reader submitted email. No questions were vetted by Mayor Palmieri before the making of the video and the interview was in a question and answer format with […]
Second Harvest and Medic Team Up to Improve Lives, July 16, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Medic Regional Blood Center was asked to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank this month in order to help their Food For Kids program. Food for Kids provides kids with a backpack filled with kid-friendly food to take home after school or on the weekends. For many in the program, this food may be the […]