Maury Hornets Shut Out Rutledge Pioneers 30-0
Tuesday, September 3rd, two undefeated teams clashed head to head, both being determined to keep their winning streak alive. Maury Middle School Hornets and Rutledge Middle School Pioneers met on the gridiron and the team that came out on top was Dandridge’s own Maury Middle School with a final score of thirty to zero. In […]
Swing & Ogburn to Wed
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Swing of Knoxville, Tennessee announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Stephanie Ercira Swing, to Corey Joseph Ogburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ogburn, Jr. of Jefferson City, Tennessee. Ms. Swing is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Saul Juliao of Brentwood, Tennessee and the late Mr. and Mrs. […]
Youth Basketball Sign-Ups, October 1st, 3rd, & 5th, 2013 at Field of Dreams
YOUTH BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS The Field of Dreams Activity Center (FODAC), in Dandridge, is now doing sign-ups for their Youth Basketball league. Parents can stop by anytime between now and Oct 5th to fill out paperwork. Players must attend one of the following evaluation dates: October 1st; between 5 & 7 pm (Tuesday) October 3rd; between […]
Jefferson Middle School Crowns Homecoming Queen
The Jefferson Middle School Elks hosted the White Pine Cyclones for their homecoming game. The game started with the Elks receiving the kick from the Cyclones. Within in the first few minutes of the game the Elks put a touchdown on the board. Continuing to put numbers on the board, they ended the first half […]
Patriot Preview, September 21, 2013 at JCHS High School – POSTPONED UNTIL 2014
Patriot Preview POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT YEAR 2014 Saturday, Sept. 21st 6:00 pm JCHS High School Come hear the Jefferson County High School Marching Band Perform Music by Billy Joel Please come and support the band!
Martha Dandridge Garden Club, September 26, 2013
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club will meet on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 2 pm at the Dandridge Senior Center to hear Ernie Carver from Home Depot explain how to prepare soil, bulbs, and grass for the fall and winter seasons. Mr. Carver is an experienced presenter and will show us how good preparation now will […]
ALBERT “LEON” UNDERWOOD, SR.
ALBERT “LEON” UNDERWOOD, SR., went to be with his heavenly Father on August 30, 2013 after he fought a courageous battle with cancer. A member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. Leon was the former owner/operator of Lakeview Market & Deli in Jefferson City, TN. Leon was a loving and devoted Husband , Daddy and Papaw. […]
JOYCE ELDRIDGE
JOYCE ELDRIDGE, age 73, of Jefferson City, TN stepped into glory on August 28, 2013. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and a former employee of Wal Mart. Joyce was a Christ follower, a loving wife and an amazing mother. Preceded in death by parents. Charles and Loretta Beal; sister, Wanda Williams; brother, […]
Hunter Safety Class, Week of September 19, 2013
Hunter Safety Class Week of September 19, 2013 at Patriot Academy ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE Go to www.register-ed.com to register!
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 Ann Nelson Ann was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Chocolate Chips
Labor Day – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D., 1st District of Tennessee
On Monday we observe Labor Day. This federal holiday originated as a day to pay tribute to the contributions of the American worker and their achievements. Unfortunately, 7.4 percent of the population remains unemployed this Labor Day. In the state of Tennessee, things are even worse—in July, the unemployment rate was 8.5 percent, much higher than […]
Free Health Program for People with Diabetes, Beginning September 23, 2013
Beginning September 23rd, “Take Charge of Your Diabetes” will be offered FREE as a 6 session series. As a partnership between UT Extension- Jefferson County, Jefferson County Health Department, and Jefferson Rural Clinic, this program will offer tips and skills to help individuals manage problems common to diabetes as well as skills to work effectively […]
Saying Good-Bye To Summer 2013
Labor Day is a Federal Holiday that is celebrated the first Monday in September. It was initiated as a time to celebrate unionized labor’s contributions to the American economy, however it has also become widely known as the unofficial end of summer. As Summer 2013 comes to a close and we prepare to welcome Fall […]
Walking Program for People with Arthritis, September 10, 2013
The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program will be offered in Jefferson County starting Tuesday, September 10th at the Field of Dreams Activity Center.Walk With Ease is a structured walking program that teaches participants how to safely make physical activity part of their everyday life. The program is designed to help people living with arthritis […]
A Monarch’s Power
Most people think of Queen Elizabeth II as only a monarch attending royal events and waving her hand to cheering crowds. Always dressed in her understated style, a pretty hat and handbag and her gloved hand, she seems to be only a royal icon representing the British Throne. This is the complete opposite of the […]