Personnel Committee Begins Search for Veteran Services Officer
The Jefferson County Personnel Committee met last week, with the major item on the agenda being the recommendation of a replacement for former Veteran’s Services Officer Matt Underwood. Three of the five committee members were present: Chairman Russel Turner, Bob Beeler, and Rob Blevins. Chairman Turner, a retired veteran of military service, noted that, due […]
Summer a Good Time to Immunize Children
The Tennessee Department of Health encourages parents to have their school-age children immunized now to avoid long lines and extended wait times that may occur closer to the start of the 2015-2016 school year. Immunization requirements apply to any student enrolling in a Tennessee school for the first time including all Kindergarten students. Requirements also […]
THOMAS DENTON
Thomas Denton, age 83 of New Market, TN passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by is wife, Mary Ellen Denton, children, David Denton, Janet Blankenship, Kenneth Denton, and Anthony Dalton, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Funeral service will be […]
PATRICIA F. (PATTI) KEREKES
PATRICIA F. (Patti) KEREKES, age 61, of White Pine, TN passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 4, 2015 at her home. She was born and raised in Collegedale, TN, the daughter of the late Grover and Bertha Edgmon. She was IT programmer for Covenant Health Systems. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who […]
Happy Independence Day from the Jefferson County Post!
Saturday is July 4th, or as the holiday is officially known, Independence Day! Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which established the nation as sovereign from British rule and taxation. Despite being put into action on the 4th, the Thirteen Colonies legally separated from Britain on July […]
GILBERT DALE CROW
Gilbert Dale Crow, 90, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 in the Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Centers surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born April 15, 1925 the son of Lilly Dovie Belcher Crow and Gilbert Crow in Lawrenceville, IL. Mr. Crow was a […]
ENOCH CHESTER COFFEY
Enoch Chester “Shine” Coffey, age 86 of New Market, TN passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was retired from Superior Steel. He is preceded in death by his parents, David Dee and Leona Coffey, sisters, Margaret Holt and Esther Winstead, brothers, Miller, Milton, and Floyd Coffey. He is […]
JAMES RAY BAILEY
JAMES RAY BAILEY, age 44, formerly of Kodak, TN passed away on July 2, 2015 at his current home in Shattuc, Illinois. He spent most of his adult life as an over-the-road truck driver. After leaving truck driving due to health, he came to live with Darrell and Dawn Brink who became a second family […]
Benefit Car Wash and Bake Sale for Kim Williams Clabo
Come have your car washed and get some homemade baked goods while you’re here! Cost: Donation 10:00am – 2:00pm July 18, 2015 Advance Auto Parts, 704 Highway 92 S, Dandridge, TN 37725 Kim has already undergone 2 breast cancer-related surgeries and still has a minimum of 3 left to go through. All proceeds will help […]
UT Enhances Brand Across All Athletics
The Tennessee Athletics Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, in partnership with Nike, today introduced a new brand and identity system that sets the visual direction for Volunteers Athletics for years to come. The updated identity provides a timeless yet progressive look to one of the nations premier athletics programs of intercollegiate athletics. Tennessee Athletics and Nike […]
Country Legend John Conlee to Perform in Newport, TN
Country legend John Conlee (Mr. Rose Colored Glasses), a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville will be performing on Saturday, July 25 at Cocke County High School, Newport, TN. During John Conlee’s 35 year career in Country Music, he has brought to audiences such classic songs as: “Rose Colored Glasses” (John’s signature […]
1st Day of New Wheel Tax
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 marked the first day of the new wheel tax in Jefferson County, which was increased from $25 to $50 during the recent budgeting process. Jefferson County Clerk, Frank Herndon, said Wednesday afternoon that the change had been largely well received and that most people were amicable regarding the increase. Herndon stated […]
Cline Assistant Principal at JCHS – Sharp Leaves Talbott
The Jefferson County School Board hosted their Regular Meeting on June 29, 2015 at the Central Office. Chairman Jarnigan Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. With a Motion from Board Member Cavanah and 2nd from Board Member Potts, and an addition of a letter from Travelers […]
Commission Overrides Veto – Budget Stands
In their final meeting of the fiscal year 2014/2015, which ended July 1, 2015, the Jefferson County Commission voted 13-7 to override the Mayor’s veto of the 2015/2016 budget. With the override, the budget will stand as it was presented earlier this month, to include deep cuts to County departments and non profits but with […]
Finance Director Potts Expects County and School Roll Overs
General Housekeeping was the order of the day for the Jefferson County Budget Committee, as they met for the last time in the fiscal year 2014/2015. Meeting before a Called Meeting of the Jefferson County Commission on Monday, June 29, 2015, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse, the Budget Committee addressed end of year County […]
Holiday Closures
Thursday, July 2, 2015 will be the last business day preceding July 4th for most state, local and federal offices. Tennessee State offices will be closed for business on July 3rd. Though the FDIC will remain open on Friday, observing the holiday on July 4th, the Board of Governers and most other federal offices will […]