Representative Faison Announces Key Economic Health Award
Fitch Ratings, one of the country’s top bond agencies, has officially named Tennessee the lowest debt state in the nation. The news, which was officially released by Fitch earlier this week, is based on an analysis of total debt ratios in all 50 states. The calculation is measured by combining each state’s total debt and […]
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett to Lead Association
The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), currently holding its annual summer conference in Anchorage, Alaska, today inducted its new slate of national officers for the 2013-2014 cycle. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett will serve as president of the professional organization for state officials through July 2014, marking the first time in more than […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting, July 25, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular meeting of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the library at Mt. Horeb Elementary School. 07/23/2013 – 07/25/2013
ROBERT “DALE” CAMPBELL
ROBERT “DALE” CAMPBELL, age 53, of Chestnut Hill, TN was called to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19, 2013 at his home. He was born March 15, 1960 in Newport, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Josie Gunter and Ola Wilber Campbell; father, William Luther Campbell. Dale is […]
DEBBIE LYNN TIPTON BENEFIELD
DEBBIE LYNN TIPTON BENEFIELD, age 53, of Morristown, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday July 18, 2013 in Moultrie GA. She was a very loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charlie and Zora […]
JANICE W. PATTERSON
JANICE W. PATTERSON, age 75, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly on Friday, July 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Irene Whitlaw. She was a graduate of Furman University and received a master’s degree in education from the University of Tennessee. She taught for 20 years in the […]
Back to School Bash – Beaver Creek Baptist Church youth, August 3, 2013
Beaver Creek Baptist Church youth, BCY is hosting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 3 from 5-8 PM at the church, 845 Beaver Creek Rd. in Strawberry Plains. We will have food and games – hotdogs, popcorn, homemade ice cream and will be giving away backpacks and school supplies. Please join us as […]
Dining With Democrats, August 2, 2013
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites county Democrats to gather for our August First Friday Dining With Democrats dutch treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, August 2, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant in Dandridge. The large room has been reserved for our use. Reservations are needed and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Deadline for making reservations is noon Wednesday, July […]
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 Joan Green! Joan was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Alligator
Maury Football Fundraising Event, August 3, 2013
Maury Football Fundraising Event Yard Sale Saturday Aug. 3 8AM till ? Maury Football Field TV’s, sports equipment, furniture, etc Public is invited to sale their own goods and football team will furnish a table and spot for a $20 donation. Set up starts at 7AM. For more information contact Greg Manis at 865-230-0898
Commission’s Decline To Approve Tax Levy Leaves Officials Facing Quandary
Last week’s decision by the Jefferson County Commission to decline to approve a proposed tax levy that would increase property tax in Jefferson County by 13 cents has left County officials facing a quandary. On Monday, June 15, 2013, the Jefferson County Commission approved a budget that requires use of County and School System fund […]
Bill Wallis Honored By Sons Of The American Revolution
Bill Wallis was honored posthumously on Sunday, July 21, 2013, for his dedication and service to the Sons of the American Revolution. Mr. Wallis, a resident of New Iberia, Louisiana until his relocation to Jefferson County to be near family, was a member of the Attakapas Chapter of the organization. John Francois, of the Louisiana […]
Ben Counter’s: Warhammer 40000
This week I am reviewing a book set in a sci-fi universe my friend encouraged me to look into, and I am thankful he did. Ben Counter’s Warhammer 40000 novel, Soul Drinkers: Redemption, is an omnibus containing three books detailing the exploits of the Soul Drinkers, a zealous group of Space Marines that are forced […]
East Tennessee Summer Wildflowers
On of the prettiest parts of summer in East Tennessee is the abundance of wildflowers and foliage that grow in the area. One of the most resilient and beautiful wildflowers that is native to the region is the Black-Eyed Susan. A relatively tall flower, the black and yellow beauty grows heartily in fields and open […]
Farmer’s Market In Full Swing
The Farmer’s Market, located in the Historic Downtown Square in Dandridge, was in full swing on Saturday as locals came out in force to do a little shopping or pick up a tasty treat. A highly successful venture for the Main Street program in Dandridge, the Saturday market has a true sense of community, as […]
If you think the Baby’s ugly
As you might imagine, people tell me some odd things. Apparently, when you write about dressing up a goat as Grandma and driving it around town, the assumption is weird is wonderful, and if it involves animals, all the better. I say this to point out I was absolutely not surprised when someone told me […]