Jefferson City Public Library Health Fair, November 15, 2013
Jefferson City Public Library – 1427 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City TN 37760. 865-475-9094
League of Women Voters Meeting, November 12, 2013
The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will hold its monthly program on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at the Appalachian Electric Cooperative, 1109 Hill Street, New Market. Dr. Sharon Teets, Chair of Carson-Newman University’s Department of Education and lifetime member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, will discuss […]
Inconsistency in Civilian Nuclear Deals Threatens U.S. Non-Proliferation Goals
In a letter Monday to Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, raised concerns about inconsistencies in new civilian nuclear cooperation agreements (known as “123 agreements”) with other countries threatening U.S. nuclear non-proliferation goals. A recently completed agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam, for example, […]
“In the Round Tour” coming to Carson-Newman University, November 3, 2013
Renowned Christian music artists Bebo Norman, Andrew Peterson and Sara Groves are coming to Carson-Newman University Sunday, Nov. 3, as part of the “In the Round Tour.” Norman, Peterson and Groves are all well-known in the contemporary Christian music community. The “In the Round Tour” brings the three co-headliners and friends together on stage for […]
Life Care Center of Jefferson City holds 11th Annual Health Fair & Fall Festival
The 11th Annual Health Fair and Fall Festival was held at Life Care Center of Jefferson City on Friday October 25 8 A.M.-11 A.M. During this festival and health fair many different screenings and information were provided for the guests attending. Free health screening for hearing, blood pressure, blood oxygen level, and three lead cardiac […]
INVITATION TO BID – Sewage Grinder
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for a sewage grinder for Jefferson County High School. Bid will include Equipment, Material, and Labor to install a grinder in the outlet sewage line for Jefferson County High School. Grinder will meet or exceed the specs listed for a JWC Environmental […]
License Plate Funds Help Celebrate Friends’ 20th Anniversary
Don’t worry about sending a gift of platinum or china, you can celebrate Friends of the Smokies’ 20th Anniversary by putting a Friends specialty license plate on your vehicle. Each year, when you purchase or renew your Friends of the Smokies specialty plate, $31 of the $35 fee goes toward supporting Great Smoky Mountains National […]
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 […]