A Rare View At TVA Douglas Dam
The Tennessee Valley Authority River Forecast Center has stepped up their normal generation schedule and is allowing Douglas Dam to spill until further notice. A River Forecast Center Representative stated Monday evening that the continual spillage was an effort to pull lake levels down to winter levels. Currently, Douglas is only 5 to 6 ft […]
Meet Congressman Jimmy Duncan, Jefferson County Courthouse, Friday, Feb 8, 2013
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 8, 2013. Congressman Jimmy Duncan will be in Dandridge to meet with his constituents at The Courthouse from 9:00 AM until 12 o’clock noon. This will be a good time to visit with him, ask questions, discuss issues/concerns and welcome him as he now represents Jefferson County! Everyone is […]
There Really Are Some Easy Answers
Lots of stuff that could seriously impact JeffersonCounty took place this week. Some, like the Megasite funding that was approved by the County Budget Committee by a slight margin, have the eye of most of the public. For it or against it, most JeffersonCounty residents are aware of it. It is the hot button issue […]
Do You Know WHERE This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send us an email to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are announced each week. Congratulations to Debbie Miller. Debbie was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Manhole Cover / Bell Telephone Cover
Valentine Memories
Valentines Day brings back many memories of love, but none is so vivid as the love songs of the past. Just hearing a song fills my heart with warmth. My special valentine is my husband and many of these songs hold a special connection to him. The Hollies, The Four Seasons and Elvis are just […]
Valentine Projects
With Valentines Day just around the corner, we have a perfect opportunity to spend some time with our child or grandchild. These crafts will be fun for everyone! Translucent Hanging Hearts are easy to make from waxed paper and crayons, and sunbeams will color your room with cheer. Begin with a 12-by-16-inch sheet of waxed […]
New Developments For Dandridge
Property adjacent to the multi million dollar Field of Dreams and Activity Center complex in Dandridge is slotted to be the site of a proposed low and fixed income apartment development. The Woda Group of Ohio has purchased options on R-3 zoned property with the intent of constructing tax credit housing. Section 42 housing (referring […]
Private eyes, watching you!
It was one of those searing hot days. Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on. Me, I like it hot, but I still sweat. It was a manic Monday, and this guy walks into a quiet establishment in Istanbul, not Constantinople, and looks this girl, Jenny, straight in the face […]
Signing Day Preview
Signing day for college football is on Wednesday, and the Vols are trying to restock their roster. Despite their late start, Coach Butch Jones and his new staff have already made waves recruiting. Their most notable prize is wide receiver Marquez North out of North Carolina. North is ranked as one of the best two […]
Chris Kyle, American Sniper Author and Former Navy Seal Sniper Killed at Range
Chris Kyle, a former Navy SEAL renown for holding a record number of sniper killings in Iraq and author of the bestselling book, American Sniper, was killed on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at a Texas shooting range at Rough Creek Lodge and Resort in Glen Rose, Texas, southwest of Fort Worth. War veteran Chad Littlefield […]
Hearts and Flowers
Hello darlings, are you still pondering what token of love to give your significant other? The traditional gifts are so expected, candy, flowers, cards and a special dinner, let’s step out of the box this year and really bring a big smile and kisses from the love of your life. First, stop and think about […]
Merit Pay, Higher Education and Growth
The proposed Jefferson County Megasite, combined with Governor Haslam’s Education Initiatives that he rolled out at last week’s State of the State address, have the potential to impact teachers, students and taxpayers in Jefferson County. Director of Jefferson County School, Dr. Charles Edmonds, addressed some of those concerns this week. State of Tennessee employees are […]
Swamp Tromp
As you are reading this I am knee deep in brackish water, surrounded by dwarf cypress trees, mangroves, and eighth graders. We’re all keeping a sharp eye out for Burmese pythons and alligators as we explore the Florida Everglades, conducting a field study of this fragile and magnificent ecosystem. The idea of a field study, […]
Means for Valuing Artifacts
All of us want to know what our stuff is worth, whether purchased, inherited or gifted. Those who have read previous columns know that I recommend using a professional appraiser in order to have the proper documentation for insuring collections and making the best decisions regarding selling certain collections. For clients who have tiny budgets […]
Alexander, Corker Urge Congress to Focus on Making Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security Solvent
U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker, both Tennessee Republicans, today voted against H.R. 325, the House-passed debt limit bill, and urged Congress to focus on reforming Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. “I voted against this bill because it raises the debt ceiling without taking steps to reduce the debt. Senator Corker and I have […]