Commission Work Session Prepares for Upcoming Budget Vote
The Jefferson County Commission met in a brief Work Session on Monday, July 8, 2013. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri informed Commission Members that there would be an opening on the Board of Health due to a current member, Dr. Green, moving out of County. The Mayor will recommend Dr. Regina Fields for the open position […]
Dandridge Lion’s Club Swears In New Officers
The Dandridge Lion’s Club recently installed new officers and welcomed two new members. Wendy Cain, Past District Governor was on hand to swear in both the new officers as well as the new members. Twenty four club members also received the 100% award during this same meeting. The Dandridge Lion’s Club provides assistance to those […]
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 Martha Wilson! Martha was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Mimosa Tree
Roof Collapse At Jefferson County High School
A portion of the roof at Jefferson County High School collapsed on Sunday, July 7, 2013, demolishing classrooms and exterior walls. First Responders were on the scene, as well as school personnel, to contain the situation. Initial concerns centered around a potential gas leak and that risk was immediately addressed. Though the building was thought […]
Being Cool, Staying Cool
As the dog days of summer approach and some of the luster of the hot weather months diminishes, the quest to stay cool as the thermometer rises becomes a priority. The East Tennessee area is notorious for unpredictable weather, however July and August are notorious for hot, humid days and nights. If lounging in the […]
Jefferson County 4H Patriot Shooters Win High Overall 3 Years Straight
The Jefferson County 4-H Patriot Shooter are on their way to National Competition this month, following an impressive win at State competition. Coach Wayne Rich and a talented team of shooters just brought home the prestigious High Overall Combined High School State Competition Award, a best all around acknowledgement of the depth of the field […]
Braids Back In Fashion
Hello Darlings, this rainy weather , constant rain has created such a problem for keeping one’s hair in tip top style. It is either too frizzy or too lacking curl depending on the type of hair. The latest fashion in hair styles has been a rainy day safety net for frizzy, limp or flat hair […]
Simon Toyne’s: Sanctus series
If you have read a handful of my reviews, then you probably know I love a good thriller novel. Naturally, when I heard a few friends mentioning Simon Toyne’s Sanctus series, I had to see what all of the fuss was about. The first novel in the trilogy, Sanctus, follows a small handful of characters […]
Sevier County Woman Arrested on Murder Charges
A Sevier County woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of her husband that occurred on Jan. 30th 2013 on Estates Drive in Seymour. According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals, on Jan., 30, officers received a 911 call from 1449 Estates Drive from a male caller stating that he had been […]
Stranger Than Fiction: And The Little Town was No More
There is only one way to tell the history of Crush, Texas—briefly. Crush had an unusual history. The town was founded and became the second largest city in Texas. It had its founder’s day celebration, experienced a tragedy and vanished. And all these events occurred in just one day. The town was created and destroyed […]
Mossy Creek Cruisers, Cruise In to Shop 67 Auto
Mossy Creek Cruzers held a Cruze-In for the grand opening of Shop 67 Auto in Jefferson City. The Cruzers also teamed up with the Jefferson County Humane Society to showcase some of the furry friends that are available for adoption. Vintage automobiles, food and fun were the order of the day, as the group ushered […]
Standing Room Only
Tn Weather couldn’t have been a more appropriate title this week in Jefferson County. Locals struggled to find a little time outside to celebrate the holiday week, however the rain pushed many actives inside or cancelled them all together. One event that enjoyed a rousing success was the First Friday at Dandridge Pizza and More. […]
Developer Misses Tax Credits for Low Income Housing Development Adjacent to Field of Dreams
The Woda group of Ohio did not make the cut for federal tax credits, according to information recently released by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. A section 43 housing developer, Woda had proposed a development adjacent to the Field of Dreams in Dandridge. The low income housing development, named Douglas Green, could have afforded the […]
If you want a rainbow, you have to put up with the rain.
“The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house. All that cold, cold, wet day.” Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat And the thunder roars… yes, it is another stormy, rainy day (Sunday) in Jefferson County. Torrential rain… downpour… cloudburst… deluge… drencher… flood… inundation… monsoon… rainstorm… […]
Town of Dandridge Board of Zoning Appeals & Regional Planning Commission
Town of Dandridge Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting June 27, 2013 New Business Mack Mull Jr./Eddie Garrett, High/Kerr St., Request for variance on footage required for R-1 District. Lot size did not conform to present lot sizes zoned in R-1 District, but did conform to lot sizes adjacent to the property. A variance was […]
Food Fest at the Dandridge Farmers Market, Saturday July 13, 9AM until Noon
Come downtown to the Dandridge Farmers Market for a community Food Fest. There will be locally-grown fresh foods for sale, music and children’s activities. The Market opens at 9 AM and music by the Pea Pickin’ Hearts begins at 9:30 AM. Leia’s Wrap Cafe will be selling both a selection of breakfast and lunch wraps, […]