Town Of Dandridge And County Put State On Notice To Keep Security High At Mountain View
Jefferson County Commission and the Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen took action last week to pass resolutions against the removal of razor wire at Mountain View Youth Development Center. Recently, the State of Tennessee Department of Child Services, which oversees the youth corrections programs in the state, announced that they would be […]
Vacation Ideas to Help Make the Most of Spring Break
Spring break is finally upon us, and many are looking for a reprieve from their daily lives. Maybe you already have plans for the upcoming holiday or are still fishing around for something to do. Here are some suggestions for families, parents, college students, and everyone in between to have the best spring break possible. […]
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
The holiday of Saint Patrick Day is steeped in a unique cultural history. The story starts with a kidnapping, like many great legends. While the story of Saint Patrick may be slightly unknown, recently experts have discovered deeper parts of the history and traditions that millions take part in each year. Saint Patrick’s Day is […]
New State Fishing Records Confirmed During 2016
Anglers established six Class A records and three new Class B standards during the 2016 calendar year. Class A comprises of sport fishing methods while Class B is for other methods other than rod and reel. The new records were certified by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Two Class A records were set within two […]
TVA Campgrounds Open 2017 Season
With spring just around the corner, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s seasonal campgrounds are ready and waiting for visitors to return to the outdoors as the 2017 camping season opens Wed., March 15 and runs through Nov. 15. TVA provides more than 80 public recreation areas, including campgrounds, day-use areas and boat ramps across the Tennessee […]
Executive Committe of the Jefferson County Democratic Party Meeting March 23, 2017
On March 23, the Executive Committee of the Jefferson County Democratic Party will meet at 7 pm in the large community room at the Jefferson City Library. Come join progressive like-minded people who are open to change. You can make a difference.
IDB Requests Initial $2 Million Investment in Commerce Park
A proposed Commerce Park to be located in the White Pine community was the subject of discussion at the Jefferson County Work Session that was held Monday, March 13, 2017 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Several citizens spoke in opposition to the site selected for the Commerce Park, which would impact property on the […]
Beware the Ides of March
Beware the Ides of March: a warning that would shock the real and literary world a thousand times over and engrain itself into human history. The ring of which can still be heard in the ears of modern readers and scholars of Roman history. What exactly are the Ides of March, and why should we […]
Patriots Prevail over Smoky Bears in Home Opener, 6-5
After spending the winter preparing, the Jefferson County Patriots Baseball Team kicked off regular season play Monday night. Hosting the Sevier County Smoky Bears, the Patriots welcomed fans back to Dumplin Valley. Things kicked off quietly for the first couple innings, as each team took to the field and did their job of keeping runners […]
Jefferson County High School Class of 2017 Puts on “Guys and Dolls” for Senior Play
The Senior Class of 2017 at Jefferson County High school set to the stage this weekend to preform “Guys and Dolls.” The story takes audiences to the rough streets of New York to follow a band of gamblers as they try to establish where their craps game is going to take place for the week. […]
Happy Pi Day!
Today is the day that leaves most mathematicians and science enthusiasts breathless. March 14th is known world-wide for many as Pi Day! Before you get too sad that the pi isn’t the edible kind (more on that in a minute), here are some interesting facts and celebrations of the day. Pi is usually expressed in […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “organization.” The head governmental hive will meet this week and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that it may bee a flash from the not so distant past. The low humm is that the numbers may bee in but not all of the swarm are happy with the […]
She Said, He Said: Gender Identity
The following is the fourth entry in “She Said, He Said,” a new series of articles seeking to compare and contrast the various views, political, social or otherwise, of Millennials in today’s world. Elizabeth Lane is a 2016 Carson-Newman University graduate with a BA in Creative Writing, and has worked at the Jefferson County Post […]
Bugs Likely to Arrive Early Due to Warmer Weather
It is no secret that this winter has been an unusual one for those of us in the United States. Some cities are claiming that they have no reported snow fall for the entire season. With this increase of warm temperatures many experts are expecting spring and summer to arrive earlier than ever. Will this […]
Trickle Down Theory
You know, it is always nice to see the benefits when a good plan and adequate funding meet. And, while it is true that some really nasty things tend to roll downhill, it is also true that enrichment and exposure run downhill, as well. This weekend I had the pleasure of watching the Class of […]
Citizens Align to Oppose Commerce Park in White Pine
Citizens opposing the location of the proposed White Pine Commerce Park met last week to organize their efforts to derail the project. While there are multiple reasons cited from those opposing the Commerce Park, location and funding appear to top the list. Stress on roads, property value impact and proximity of an established similar park […]