Tennessee Idol Comes to Jefferson County
America’s favorite singing competition came to Jefferson County over the weekend with Tennessee Idol. The annual event covering the state of Tennessee came to Dandridge’s Field of Dreams Activity Center for the Lakeway Area section of competition. The Lakeway section featured contestants from Jefferson, Cocke and Grainger counties. The Lakeway section of Tennessee Idol began […]
Tennessee Sees Significant Decreases in County Jobless Rates
Following the lowest state unemployment rate in nearly 20 years, Tennessee’s county unemployment rates for May 2017 have decreased in 94 counties and remained the same in 1, according to data released today by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Davidson County has the state’s lowest major metropolitan rate at 2.1 percent, […]
“A Child’s Work Is Play”
“A child’s work is his/her play.” As parents, grandparents and caregivers, we strive to create opportunities for our child to meet his/her maximum potential. To this end, assist your child in creative play, as the more creative the play, the greater the intellectual growth. Encourage creative play through “play schemes.” “Play schemes” are defined as […]
Memories of an Older Jefferson City
Sometimes I get so caught up in my daily life, I forget to remember! When I get into that mode, something usually happens to kick me back to those wonderful times, stored in my memory banks. Times when life was a little more leisurely, and not so fast paced, zooming by like a whirlwind. That’s […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “fiscal.” The head governmental hive will meet later this week and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that it could bee a little tense in the hive. The low humm is that one pollination proposal could bee met with a no go and that it may open up […]
A New Position
This is a big week for Jefferson County. By the week’s end, Jefferson County will begin a new fiscal year. I know that doesn’t mean much to some, and it is unlikely that anyone will ring in the new fiscal year with bells and whistles or fireworks, but some will certainly be glad to see […]
County Commission Works Toward End of Fiscal Year
Jefferson County Commissioners will meet later this week to deal with end of year housekeeping and address the fiscal year 2017/18 budget proposal. Last week they met in a work session that followed three public hearings. Of the three hearings, only one had any public input, which was a rezoning request from A-1 to C-2 […]
Census: Tennessee’s Median Age Continues to Grow
Since the 2010 census, Tennessee’s population has continued to age and 2016 was no exception, according to the data released today by the US Census Bureau and disseminated by the Tennessee State Data Center. The center is housed within the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research in UT’s Haslam College of Business. Tennessee’s 2016 median age was […]
The Summer Solstice is Here!
If this Wednesday feels especially long, it’s not just you. Today, June 21, 2017, is actually the longest day of the year, the first day of summer, and the day of the summer solstice. That seems like a lot to take place on just one day! The date of the summer solstice is based on […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “budget.” The swarm is back in the nest this week and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that there could be dissension in the ranks. The low humm is that it may be a tiny kink in the chain that makes the stickiest mess. The low, low humm […]
The Pounding of the Hooves
In what universe is it even a consideration, little alone appropriate, to back your convictions up with violence? I am not talking about acts of war that, hopefully, are brought on with much consideration and thought for the greater good. I am talking about the average Joe on the street. You know, the one who […]
Happy Father’s Day from the Jefferson County Post!
It’s a day honoring some of the most important men in our lives and the special role they have played in shaping us: Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, 2017. The holiday has a varied past and has transitioned through many phases throughout American’s history, some of which is controversial. The big difference for many […]
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church and T.R.A.S.H. Ministries Hold 5th Annual Biker Sunday
The Lighthouse A Place of Hope Full Gospel Church partnered with T.R.A.S.H. Ministries over the weekend to hold their 5th annual Biker Sunday event. The annual event between the two organizations works to shatter the stigma of biker groups and to share the message of Christ with the community. Biker Sunday featured an early morning […]
State Fire Marshal: Keep Safety in Mind When Grilling this Summer
Summertime is the peak season for grilling, and unfortunately, grilling fires. The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office shares important guidelines to help outdoor cooks make fire safety a priority when grilling this summer. From 2012-2016, Tennessee fire departments responded to 217 fires involving grills, hibachis or barbeques. Those fires resulted in three civilian injuries, four […]
Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming! The day to celebrate our love for our fathers. If you celebrate with your father, or the father of your children, you will make memories. And if your special father was not with you, then you will be remembering. Maybe you will make memories and remember. That is where I find […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “missing.” The historic hive met this week and gave the nod to the proposed pollination for the fire hive and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that one outlier could still bee a fly in the ointment. The low humm is that some of the swarm is feeling […]