The Mix and Match
Kendall Jenner is following in her sisters footsteps; Kim, Kortney and Kloe Kardashian are certainly on the celebrity circuit. Kendall has started out with a major icon of cosmetics, and Estee Lauder chose her as their new face for their expansive color collection. Why was she chosen? Estee Lauder has found her glowing skin, angular […]
Let It Snow Just Once
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! I don’t want much, just one this winter! No ice please… just snow, beautiful white falling snow. Oh, and no power outages, I really like living in modern times. I know when we get a snow in the south, all of our friends and neighbors from […]
Language Growth
With the development of basic gross and fine motor skills, the infant has the ability to explore the world around him/her. In infancy, the world is confined to members of the family and caregivers. The infant focuses on faces gathering input necessary to develop language skills. This input comes in many forms. Exaggerated faces, singing, […]
Birds Feast Before a Storm
There is an old wives’ tale that states birds feast before a big snowfall. Yesterday, as I peered out my bedroom window, I saw a flock of birds gorging themselves in my yard, which seemed consistent with the legend, even if it doesn’t quite confirm its truth. While this behavior is certainly interesting, it is […]
Walking Tacos
Last week, I was trying to come up with a meal that would feed a group of girls, that all of them would enjoy, and that would allow for the various food allergies among them. I remembered that the cheerleaders at my school had fixed walking tacos for ball games in the past, and I […]
President’s Day
February 16 marks President’s Day, an unusual federal holiday that has no true definition. Originating as Washington’s birthday celebration, President’s Day has expanded to include whatever presidents a state feels should be honored. Obviously, this means that Washington and Lincoln, who were both born in February, are honored, though some states, including Tennessee, still officially […]
Why Are There So Many Flags in Dandridge?
I was driving through downtown Dandridge this weekend and noticed that they were putting out flags and was wondering what was the occasion. My guess is that I should know the answer to this but I know that it is too early for Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day is in the fall. Thanks! The flags […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week was “boundaries.” The DOE hive met this week and the “r” word was buzzing around. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the situation in The Pines could bee divisive in the hive. The low humm is that the renovation budget is more absorbent than brawny. The low, low […]
Here We Are Again
After more than a decade of debate and several years of actual work, Jefferson County can see the light at the end of the tunnel in regard to the school building program. Oh, I know what some are thinking. Yes, we are still renovating Jefferson County High School and Building 8 repair and renovation are […]
County and DOE Pending Litigation
Tennessee counties must identify pending litigation, as a part of their annual financial audit that is conducted by State auditors and reported to the Tennessee Comptroller’s office. The audit report is published on the Tennessee Comptroller’s website in February of every year. This audit year Jefferson County had 17 cases of pending litigation, which includes […]
KATHLEEN FOSTER ELSWICK
KATHLEEN FOSTER ELSWICK, age 92, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 11, 2015 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a long-time owner and operator of the Elswick Motel of Dandridge. Kathleen was the daughter of the late Dewey and Reva Foster and was preceded in death by her husband, Vergil […]
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Jefferson County Post!
Despite the popularity of Valentine’s Day as a commercial holiday, the celebration’s roots are not widely agreed upon. Originating as a religious holiday, Valentine’s Day once lived up to its namesake: the holiday celebrated the life of St. Valentinus. The contention between historians comes from the fact that there is no general consensus on who […]
Blount County Chamber and Blount County Library Partner to Offer Free Business Operation Workshops
The Blount County Chamber of Commerce and the Blount County Library have partnered with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center to present 15 free business operation workshops from Feb. 12-Nov. 12 on Google, social media, business marketing and planning, starting a business and government contracting for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Workshops are held at […]
Daphne is a 7-Month-Old Female Cat
Daphne is a 7-month-old female. She is a bit shy and timid at first, but is all belly rubs and cuddles once she warms up. Daphne can be adopted for $50
Precious is an 11-Year-Old Female Italian Greyhound/Chihuahua
Precious is an 11-year-old female Italian Greyhound/Chihuahua mix. Don’t let her age fool you, she is still quite active. She enjoys other dogs and would love a warm home to live out her remaining years. Precious can be adopted for $100, and she is also eligible for our senior to senior adoption discount program.