When Will the Wheel Tax Increase Take Place?
I know that the County has increased the wheel tax and it is now double what it was. I have not read anywhere when this increase will go into place? Should the wheel tax increase not go to referendum, it will go into effect on July 1, 2015. If it does go to vote, it […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “balanced.” The budgeting hive convened and made a pollination proclamation that left some outside the swarm as confounded as a gnat in a ceiling fan. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that deep cuts could bee even deeper than most of the drones imagine. The low humm is […]
Join Me in the Cheap Seats
Do we trust our government? That is the question that is at the root of this week’s debate. The Budget Committee met for their first go at the the budget for 2015-2016 and much of their discussion centered around what, if any, amount were they comfortable raising property tax. Across the board, Committee Members expressed […]
Jefferson County High School to Host Night of the Patriots, April 9, 2015
NIGHT of the PATRIOTS Thursday, April 9 Featuring Veteran’s Dinner & Recognition–5 pm to 7 pm and Special Performances by JCHS students–7 pm to 8:30 pm
JIMMY R. TALLEY
Jimmy R. Talley, age 69, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on Easter Sunday, after a long lingering illness. Jimmy is a retired Foundry worker from MAHLE in Morristown. He is preceded in death by his sons; Ben Watkins and Gary Talley, brothers; Gerald and Gary Talley, and his parents; Roger and […]
EDWARD A. COLLINS, JR.
EDWARD A. COLLINS, JR., age 90, of Jefferson City, TN passed away April 5, 2015. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jefferson City. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran, having served in the U. S. Navy with the rank of ETC. […]
Happy Easter from the Jefferson County Post!
Three in four Americans identified themselves as Christians in a December 2014 poll. A little over 50% of Americans will find their way to church service on Easter. Though the celebration of Easter is very old, the tradition of the sunrise service is relatively new and came to America about the same time that the […]
Haslam Announces Federal Disaster Assistance for 35 Counties
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today the federal government will provide assistance to 35 counties still recovering from the severe winter storm of February 15 to February 22, 2015, that took 30 lives and caused widespread damage. “This deadly and devastating storm required a comprehensive and coordinated response from many, and this federal assistance will […]
TDOT Halts Interstate Construction for Easter Holiday Travel
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all interstate construction work this Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 2 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 6 at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to […]
LOYD JAMES STURGILL
Loyd James Sturgill, age 65, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 04, 2015 at Leconte Medical Center in Sevierville. Preceded in death by parents, Loyd and Adele Sturgill; brother, Kedric Sturgill. He was a member of Lighthouse, A Place of Hope Church. Survived by wife, Frances Sturgill; daughters, Ann […]
PASTOR DAVID EMERY CROSS
PASTOR DAVID EMERY CROSS, age 62, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2015. David was a godly husband, father, grandfather and pastor whose life centered around others. Survived by wife, Denise; daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and David Ryan, Amy and Paul McCombie; son, David Cross II; seven grandchildren; […]
JAMES T. McCARTER
JAMES T. McCARTER, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday evening, April 4, 2015. He was the son of the late James P. and Charlotte (Anderson) McCarter. Preceded in death by his wife, Gloria McCarter; sister, Mary Alice Foster and brother-in-law, Ray Foster. He was a construction superintendent for Wood Bros. Construction Co. of […]
Patriots Fall to Sevier County
Jefferson County baseball has a long history of great players who have gone on to have stellar careers after high school, and that could be the case again this year. However, Sevier County’s high school baseball team this season is among the best in the state and is loaded with talent at every position. Gaines […]
Local Schools Compete in Modern Woodmen Speech Contest
Local elementary and middle schools competed in the Modern Woodmen of America Speech Contest on March 31 and April 1, 2015. The topic this year was “An Interesting Landmark,” and each school district sent the top students from their local-level contest. Day one of the competition saw Carrie Thiel, from Maury Middle School, take first […]
Jones Welcomes Barnes
As Rick Barnes was being introduced as the Vols’ men’s basketball head coach at Pratt Pavilion, Butch Jones was leading Team 119 through its fourth spring practice over on Haslam Field. But that doesn’t mean that Barnes wasn’t on Jones’ mind as he was on the football field. When Jones walked to the podium to begin his […]
Pack 77 Competes in Annual Pinewood Derby
Boy Scout Pack 77 hosted their Pinewood Derby on Saturday March 28, 2015, at Dandridge Elementary School. Sponsors for the event were Ed Franklin Realty and KNE Trophy in White Pine. The track was alive with the ambitions of every racer, and though all raced well, Bear Scout Hunter Trent prevailed with his car: the […]