JAMES EDWARD HAYNES
JAMES EDWARD HAYNES, age 70, of White Pine, TN passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital following an extended illness. He will be remembered by many as “Johnny Reb.” He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Edna Haynes; sisters, Ruth Lindsey and Edith Matthews; and grandson Brandon […]
OLIVE HINKLE ZOLLARS
OLIVE HINKLE ZOLLARS, of White Pine, TN passed away on June 15, 2013 at her home after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Richard A Zollars; her parents, Roy and Bessie Hinkle; sisters, Helen Howard, Pauline Phillips, Nancy Ketner and Inez Patterson; brothers, Harold and Harley Hinkle; and […]
County Commission Votes on Audit Committee, Appointments, and Safety
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, June 17, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Blevins, Barreiro and Maples. Four set of Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Solomon and a 2nd […]
Stay Safe in the Summer Sun
When you’re having fun outdoors, it’s easy to forget how important it is to protect yourself from the sun. Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun’s ultraviolet rays in as little as 15 minutes, yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure. The Tennessee […]
Tennessee Main Streets Host Summer Activities
Summertime is almost here, which means it’s the perfect opportunity for Tennessee Main Street communities to take center stage and welcome both locals and visitors alike. Tennessee Main Street Programs are hosting multiple summer events and farmers’ markets to support historic downtown business districts across the state. “Historic downtown districts are an important part of […]
Farmers Markets Popular Even in Rural Areas
Tennessee’s farmers markets are popping up everywhere—even in the heart of Tennessee farm lands. You’d think that in areas where many in the community still farm and grow gardens, the farmers market concept wouldn’t get much traction, but in fact, it’s in small towns and rural communities that most new farmers markets are showing up. […]
UT AgResearch to host Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day
The Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center in Springfield will host the Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Registration begins at 7 a.m., an industry/educational trade show opens at 7:30 and tours will begin at 8:15. The field day comes as the Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center is celebrating […]
Information on July 1 Uniform Commercial Code Changes Now Available on Secretary of State’s Web Site
The Secretary of State has posted information on statute, rules and system changes affecting Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings in Tennessee. The information is available on the Secretary of State’s web site at http://tnbear.tn.gov/UCC. Changes to Tennessee’s UCC statutes take effect July 1. The Secretary of State’s office will activate its new UCC filing system […]
Tennessee Treasurer Lillard Discusses Pension Plans’ Future at Forum
After successfully lobbying for major pension reforms in his own state, Tennessee Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. is participating in a national forum this week in Alexandria, Va. about the challenges facing public pension plans. Treasurer Lillard, who is also Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of State Treasurers and Chair of the State Debt Management […]
Corker Places Hold on Portion of Afghanistan Funding Until Obama Administration Provides Rationale for Alleged U.S. Cash Payments to Karzai
In a fourth letter to the Obama administration seeking a rationale for alleged U.S. cash payments to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, announced a hold on $75 million in U.S. government funding for Afghanistan “until such time as I receive sufficient information on these […]
Zion Dance Company’s “The Story” Draws Encore Performance
Legacy Theatre in Jefferson City is pleased to welcome back Zion Dance Company for an encore performance of “The Story” on June 23rd at 7:30. “THE STORY” is a dramatic presentation that journeys through both the Old and New Testaments. Through contemporary ballet and modern dance as well as beautiful costumes the audience will share […]
Front Row Motorsports to Field Carson-Newman University Car at Bristol Night Race
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team Front Row Motorsports and Carson-Newman University (C-N) have forged a one-race partnership featuring the University on Front Row’s No. 35 Ford Fusion. The Carson-Newman car will be driven by Josh Wise during the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 24. “We are very excited about this unique […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Meeting, June 24, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular meeting of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners will be Monday, June 24, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the library at Mt. Horeb Elementary School. 06/17/2013 – 06/24/2013
Jefferson County High School’s 2013-2014 schedule review and pick up dates, June 25 & 26, 2013 at (JMS)
Jefferson County High School’s 2013-2014 schedule review and pick up dates will take place June 25 and 26, 9 a.m. until Noon at Jefferson Middle School. This is for any rising 10th through 12th grade students. (The middle school location is due to current construction at JCHS.)
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Budget Committee Called Meeting, June 25, 2013
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 an open, public, meeting of the Budget Committee of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners has been called for Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Courtroom of the Jefferson […]
Do You Know WHAT This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send us an email to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are announced each week. Congratulations to Vicki Fowler! Vicki was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: A Button