State’s Agritourism Industry Continues Steady Growth
Researchers at the University of Tennessee released new findings this week that show Tennessee’s agritourism industry — which includes any agriculturally-based operation or activity that brings visitors to a farm or ranch — has more than doubled between 2006 and 2012, bringing in hundreds of millions of tourism dollars for farmers across the state. In […]
Annual Sales Tax Holiday To Take Place August 2nd – August 4th
Members of the Tennessee House of Representatives are reminding citizens across the state this week that Tennessee’s 9th annual sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, August 2ndthrough Sunday, August 4th. During the three day tax holiday, shoppers can save almost 10 percent on tax free clothing, school and art supplies, and computer purchases. The […]
Beatles Tribute Artists Coming to Tennessee Theater
Rolling Stone magazine has hailed 1964 “The Tribute” as the best Beatles tribute on Earth. The quartet spared no detail in their tribute to the Fab Four from the mop top hairstyles to the clothes and, most importantly, the music. They are hailed by fans and critics alike as the most endearing Beatles tribute and […]
Welcome Back Message from Jefferson County Dept. of Education
Jefferson County Schools Director, Dr. Charles Edmonds, and Central Office Administrators, Sherry Finchum and Ruth Pohlman, address issues important to teachers, support staff, parents, students and tax payers, as the 2013-2014 school year kicks off. Jefferson County Schools convene for their first day of class on August 8, 2013.
Commission Stands On Dime Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Commission held a Special Called Meeting to address the fiscal year 2013-2014 Budget Resolutions on Monday, July 29, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tucker and Solomon. Chairman Mills stated that the resolution for the […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Urban Growth Committee Meeting, August 14, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson County Urban Growth Committee will meet Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 4:30 P.M. The meeting will be held in the main courtroom of the Historic Courthouse in Dandridge, Tennessee. The purpose of the meeting is discussion and action related to expanding certain boundaries. 07/29/2013 – 08/14/2013
County-Wide Firefighter Training Drill
Saturday was a day for practice drills for every Fire Department in Jefferson County. Firefighters converged on the boat ramp at The Point Marina & Resort to hone their skills in filling and deploying water to areas where a pressurized supply may not be available from hydrants. A scenario where hydrants are not available could […]
Stranger than Fiction: The Mysterious Chung Ling Soo
In the world of magic perhaps few magicians are as mired in mystery and intrigue as Chung Ling Soo. His life was one of mystery and his accidental death revealed one of his best kept secrets. Born in 1861, Chung began performing in Europe in the early 1900s where Asian magicians were in high demand […]
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 Randal Turner! Randal was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Tractor Hub
SAC Football Digital Media Day Set for August 12, 2013
As part of its preview of the 2013 college football season, the SAC will hold its first-ever Football Digital Media Day on Monday, Aug. 12, offering media and fans alike a unique opportunity to interact live with the league’s head coaches. Carson-Newman’s Ken Sparks will answer questions from 10:35 – 10:50 a.m. Select SAC head […]
Huffington Post Co-Developes GPS For The Soul
With the technological advances that society is facing today, there have been numerous leaps towards implementing this technology to treat a varying array of anxiety and stress disorders. Along with the many new mobile treatments for severe diagnoses, apps have recently been developed for the treatment of daily stress and motivation. The Huffington Post has […]
Carson-Newman University begins Organizational Leadership Program
Carson-Newman University recently announced a new Bachelor of Science degree in organizational leadership for working adults. Launched this summer, the Organizational Leadership Program is accepting students for the fall semester. Designed to be completed in as little as 18 months, the program is offered entirely online. “Our emphasis on leadership is unique,” said Dr. Paul […]
East Tennesseans Assist in Excavation of Prehistoric Fossils
East Tennessee State University paleontologists recently returned from conducting excavations at an Ice Age fossil site in Saltville, Va., where they rediscovered the location of a giant short-faced bear that researchers had been trying to relocate, leading to the discovery of more of the creature’s remains. The ETSU research team consists of Dr. Blaine Schubert, […]
Brad Thor’s: The Lions of Lucerne
It’s always exciting to discover a new author, and I have certainly found one worth following, all thanks to Brad Thor’s The Lions of Lucerne. In the snowy recesses of Utah, the President of the United States is captured, while his entire Secret Service detail is massacred. Scot Harvath, ex-Navy SEAL, is the lone survivor […]
ALPS Walk To Remember
On Saturday, July 27, 2013, hundreds of people turned out early for the 8 AM 22nd Annual Walk to Remember, which is the ALPS Adult Day Services largest fundraiser of the year. Licensed by the State of Tennessee and a recipient of United Way funding from Hamblen and Jefferson counties, ALPS Adult Day Services provides […]
Teacher’s Pay
The State of Tennessee is promoting merit pay for teachers for next school year and Jefferson County Department of Education will be charged with coming up with a formula that encompasses a variety of facets to distribute merit pay. Gone are the days of longevity and advanced degrees being the only way that a teacher […]