Dandridge Rumblings Man-Made, Not Natural
Many residents in the area of Dandridge proper were startled late Friday morning by a loud rumbling that was accompanied by the ground shaking. The incident took place around 11:50 am and quickly social media, as well as phone lines and email of town support offices, began to light up with questions regarding the brief […]
New Market Hosts Summerfest 2015
The New Market Volunteer Fire Dept. hosted their annual Summerfest last weekend. A two day event, Summerfest is a major fund raiser for the active department. Even high winds and rain did not dampen the enthusiasm that surrounds a special announcement of an additional sub station that has been highly anticipated. The festival kicked off […]
Study Compares Active Video Gaming to Unstructured Outdoor Play
The increasing use of video games is often blamed for children’s lack of interest in physical activity, but a UT study recently published in the “Games for Health Journal” suggests that active video games may actually be a source of moderate or intense physical activity in children five to eight years old. “Our study shows […]
WILLADEAN HORNER
Willadean Horner, age 84 of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly Friday, June 26, 2015. She attended Talbott Baptist Church. Survived by husband, Bruce Horner; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Tammy Horner; daughter, Kathy Horner; sister, Beverly Smith; several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial […]
Jefferson County Animal Shelter Benefit Vendor Fair, June 27, 2015
Where: Rescue Squad Building, Dandridge, TN – 915 Industrial Park Road When: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 10 am – 4 pm Items for Sale Will Include: -Pet Supplies -Jewelry -Crafts -Books -Cosmetics -Ornaments -Tee Shirts -Unique Items -Cookware And much, much more! Events will include eighteen vendors, a petite auction, FREE door prizes, book signings, […]
Will There Be Fireworks July 4th?
I was wondering if they are planning to have fireworks on the 4th of July in Dandridge? I have family coming from out of town and would like to take them to a firework show but do not want to travel far. Actually, there will be fireworks in Dandridge but not on the 4th of […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week was “spectacle.” The head governmental hive convened this week and it was not only the dusty honey jar that had the swarm in a snit. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that over the top reactions have the drones on both sides calling foul. The low humm is that […]
Crossing the Line
The votes are cast, the stage is set and the fight is on. In a meeting that lasted more hours than it should have, those were the truths that arose from the ashes of our, Jefferson County’s, dignity. It should have been difficult to shock me, after all, I have watch years of debate and […]
Changes to I-40 Exit 407 Nearly Complete; New Diverging Diamond Interchange in Sevierville to Open on June 30
Motorists should be aware of changes to the way they get to and from the Smoky Mountains. TDOT will open the new I-40 Exit 407 Diverging Diamond interchange to traffic on the morning of Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Signage will be in place to direct motorists to I-40, State Route 66, and local businesses. In […]
JAMES EARL GANN
JAMES EARL GANN, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Earl was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Earl was a retired employee of Magnavox after 30 years and […]
JAMES “JIMMY” WILLIAM GREEN
James William “Jimmy” Green, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly on June 21, 2015. He was born August 14, 1958, the oldest child of Bill and Katie Green. He is preceded in death by father, Bill; brother, Timmy; grandparents, Oren and Frances Moore, Lon and Pauline Green; and father-in-law, Harold Crouch. He is survived […]
Happy Father’s Day from the Jefferson County Post!
Sunday, June 21, 2015, is host to one of the most celebrated holidays in contemporary history: Father’s Day, a celebration of love and appreciation for the impact that fathers have on individuals and culture around the world. While Father’s Day and Mother’s Day are celebrated with very similar vigor, the histories of the two differ […]
Summer Solstice 2015
This Sunday, June 21, 2015, is the Summer Solstice, the day when the sun’s highest point is the farthest from the equator. This celestial event means that the north pole is tilted directly at the sun, making the sun set and rise farther north than normal. The result of this change in path is the […]
Jefferson City Christian Church’s Mission at Home
Habitat for Humanity got a helping hand this week from the Jefferson City Christian Church. Luke Emmert – the church’s youth pastor, Tara Patel – the Habitat Volunteer Coordinator, Jeff Hayes – the Habitat Construction Manager, and a group of ten students helped restore a home in Rushstrong Thursday, accomplishing a substantial amount of work […]
Cooling Down on the Pigeon
Sunday, June 21, 2015 is the first official day of Summer, and what better way to kick off the season than with a rafting trip down the Pigeon River? 5 Rivers Adventures is a family owned and run business owned by Jason Grooms and Chuck Stansberry operating out of Hartford, TN. 5 Rivers has been […]
JOSEPHINE WARE WALLIS
Josephine Ware Wallis, age 91 of Dandridge, TN formerly of New Iberia, Louisiana passed away Friday morning, June 19, 2015 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home. She was born December 29, 1923 in Rayne, Louisiana and grew up in Opelousas, Louisiana. She was graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute (Now known as Univ. of LA at […]