Local Artist to Exhibit at The Birdhouse
Roger Gregg, a local artist from Newport, Tn. is scheduled to exhibit at The Birdhouse in downtown Knoxville. “The Formlove Exhibit” will be introduced April 5th, 5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. during a First Friday Event in which Roger Gregg will host and his works will remain on display during the entire month of April. […]
Dining With Democrats, April 5, 2013
The JeffersonCounty Democratic Party invites countyDemocrats to gather for our April First Friday Dining With Democrats dutch treatlunch. The lunch will be Friday, April 5, 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 […]
Hawkins nest in fourth place at the Wingate Pinehurst Challenge
Meridith Hawkins (Powell, Tenn.) snagged the fourth spot Tuesday at the Wingate Pinehurst Challenge in Pinehurst, N.C. Hawkins shot a 74 (+2) for round one before finishing the tournament with a round two, 80 (+8). This tournament is the first this season that saw Hawkins finish as the top individual performer for C-N. “Meridith had […]
Hay ties for fifth at the Bobcat Invitational
Gavin Hay (Glasgow, Scotland) finished tied for fifth place at the Bobcat Invitational, Monday in Eatonton, Ga at the Golf Club at Cuscowilla. Hay finished round one with a one-over-par score of 71, round two with a score of 67 (-3), and a round three score of 75 (+5). Hay finished in the fifth position […]
Freshman Meridith Hawkins soars to first at Wingate Pinehurst Challenge
Meridith Hawkins (Powell, Tenn.) took the number spot in round one Monday at the Wingate Pinehurst Challenge in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The freshman not only leads her team, but also the tournament with a score of 74 (+2). Two strokes behind Hawkins is sophomore Danielle Baiunco (Melbourne, Fla.) who is tied for second after a […]
Local Youth to Attend Annual Tennessee 4-H Congress
For the 66thyear, 4-H members from across Tennessee will gather in Nashville for Tennessee 4-H Congress. The annual event, which will take place March 24-27, gives 4-H’ers the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day functioning of state government by assuming the roles of state representatives and senators. Since it’s beginning in 1948, 4-H Congress has […]
Welcome Spring
Spring has finally arrived in Jefferson County and with it the Vernal Equinox. The Vernal Equinox is the time that the day and night have perfect balance. It also marks the beginning of rapidly increasing hours of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere. Though the beginning of Spring is often considered to be the 21st of […]
Stranger Than Fiction: The Bandit That Wouldn’t Give Up
It was a typical afternoon on December 7, 1976 in Hollywood, California. At a nearby television studio a production crew was preparing the set to film an episode of the hugely popular TV series, “The Six Million-Dollar Man.” This particular scene was set to take place at an amusement park. The crew worked to set […]
Michael Williams Joins Staff of Jefferson County Post
Beginning this week Michael Williams joins the staff of the Jefferson County Post as a contributing writer. Mike has written for more than 40 magazines and web Sites including Yesterday’s Memories, Proceedings, the Civil War Times Illustrated, Reminisce and others. He has worked as a reporter for the Citizen Tribune and the Knoxville Journal. In […]
Jefferson County Beer Board Approves Permit for Rockin On The Dock, Previously Cowboy’s Seafood
The Jefferson County Beer Board Convened on March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Scarlett, Solomon, Tabor, Baxley, Blevins, Tucker, Barriero, Maples and Akard. The Board Approved the Minutes of the September 17, 2012 meeting, with a Motion from Board Member Estes and 2nd from Board […]
Budget Committee Action
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held a meeting on Monday, March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Blevins and Akard. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Committee Member Baxley and 2nd from Committee Member Cureton. Jefferson […]
Jefferson County Commission Meeting March 18, 2013
The Jefferson County Commission met in their Regular Voting Session on Monday, March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Solomon, Akard, Blevins and Tabor. The Commission honored the late Commisisoner Tommy Musick for dedication and service to […]
INVITATION TO BID – Sheriff’s Gun Bid
Invitation to bid: The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department for the following: Quantity Item Description 60 SIG Pistols SIG Sauer P220P (3 Magazines) . . (45 Caliber) 60 Holster SAFARILAND Level 3 Duty Holster 2 Armorers Certified Factory Armorers Training 1 Armorers SIG […]
Chris Kyle’s: American Sniper
After looking over some past reviews of mine, I have concluded I don’t review enough nonfiction. This time, I am taking a look at Chris Kyle’s American Sniper. This book details the exploits and experiences of Chris Kyle, the record-holding U.S. Marine sniper with over 150 confirmed kills in Iraq, effectively making Kyle the deadliest […]
U.S. Iranian Tensions Rising
Tensions are rising between the United States and Iran, following a confrontation over the waters of the Persian Gulf this week. An Iranian fighter jet came within 16 miles of a U.S. Predator drone. The drone, which was an unmanned vehicle, was being escorted by two U.S. fighters that remained over international waters. No shots […]
To Toss, or Not to Toss – Paper and Small Advertising Items
When cleaning out an estate or attic or simply doing Spring Cleaning, it can be difficult to know what is junk and what has some value. Shop owners who deal in antiques and collectibles often overhear a conversation that sounds something like this Loved One #1: “Honey, honey look at this. Grandmother had one of these, […]