JANICE LYNN (JAN) SANDERS WOOD
Janice Lynn Sanders (Jan) Wood, age 67, of Jefferson City, TN passed away 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 following a lingering illness. She was a loving, beautiful, wonderful wife. Jan and her husband, W.C. Wood, were married 38 wonderful years and were the best of friends to each other. They were still so much […]
Hubble Discovers Rare Fossil Relic of Early Milky Way
A fossilised remnant of the early Milky Way harbouring stars of hugely different ages has been revealed by an international team of astronomers. This stellar system resembles a globular cluster, but is like no other cluster known. It contains stars remarkably similar to the most ancient stars in the Milky Way and bridges the gap […]
Hornets Shut Out Bears in Homecoming Game, 60-0
The Maury Hornets welcomed the Eastridge Bears to Dandridge on Tuesday night. As the night began with homecoming activities, the Hornets were already starting to buzz. Before the game, Maury Middle introduced its homecoming court for the 2016-2017 year. The ladies and their escorts were the main highlight of the evening. Representing the sixth grade Hornets were […]
Fain Appointed to State-Wide Taskforce
On August 31st, Barry Fain, a Dandridge native and resident, was appointed by House Speaker Beth Harwell to a newly-created state-wide taskforce. The taskforce was created under Public Chapter No. 1057 of 2016, commonly cited as the “Juvenile Justice Realignment Act,” to study new approaches to the administration of juvenile justice in Tennessee, including the […]
Winterizing: the Early Bird Saves Cash
Fall is quickly coming upon us and with it comes preparation for another harsh and tricky winter season. Remember that old saying about the early bird catching the worm? Preparing now for the effects of winter could earn the bird not just a worm, but also a bundle of cash. You might be asking yourself, […]
Home Decorating Tips for a Fast Approaching Fall
Fall brings with it a vast array of colors, and senses that captivate and amaze. The season of change brings something comforting to many, like a feeling of coming home. Fall also brings about Halloween and other decorating opportunities. Here are a few decorating tips to make your home as coveted as a pumpkin spice […]
THEC Statement on ITT Technical Institute Closure
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission today announced it is working to assist students of ITT Technical Institute with information and resources following the school’s announcement that it is closing. Students with questions regarding the closure can contact THEC at (615) 741-5293. Additionally, THEC has posted information on its website for students at www.tn.gov/thec, along with an […]
ALVINO P. GILLETTE
ALVINO P. GILLETTE, age 65, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away on September 7, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Preceded in death by father, Alvin Gillette; mother, Maxcine Gillette Tuggle; step-father, Ello Tuggle; son, Alvino Gillette, Jr. He is survived by daughter, Miranda Gillette Hazlett of Washington; grandsons, Jarred […]
RODNEY DALE IVY
Rodney D. Ivy, age 51 of White Pine, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at UT Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Bernice Luster, Mr. and Mrs Roosevelt Ivy, father, Fred Ivy, brother Daryl D. Ivy and nephew, Thomas Shane Talley. He is survived by is mother, Connie […]
TODD TESTER
TODD TESTER, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at Tennova Regional Physicians Medical Center on September 6, 2016. He worked at Mahle for 20 years and was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. Todd enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brother, Chad. Preceded in death by grandparents, Walter Phillips, Harold and Mary Tester. He is […]
EMERICK (RICK) BUTLER
EMERICK (RICK) BUTLER was born August 14, 1928, and passed peacefully on September 6, 2016. Rick was a resident of Dandridge, TN at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Emerick and Rose Butler; sister, Delores Casebolt; and brother, Ron Butler. Rick is survived by his beloved […]
Happy Labor Day from the Jefferson County Post
The last moments of summer are drifting away and with them comes the final holiday. Labor Day 2016 will be celebrated on Monday September 5th. Labor Day was a creation of the labor movement, and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The holiday […]
Jefferson County Events
Is there any central location that lists everything that is going on in Jefferson County, like events and festivals? I have looked on the Chamber site and it only shows a few things. At the Jefferson County Post, we have an event line on the left margin of the front page. We put items that […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “shocking.” This week there was a changing of the guard in some hives. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that some are already asking for answers to pollination particulars. The low humm is that honey could bee the least of the problems, especially if the swarm starts asking […]
What I Have Learned
It may be ninety degrees outside but I have unofficially declared it to be fall. Though, apparently, it has been a summer devoid of record breaking heat, it has been consistently hot enough to be deemed the second warmest summer on record. I don’t know about you but I have had it with the joys […]
Haslam To Call Special Session To Prevent Loss of $60 Million in Federal Highway Funds
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced he will call an “extraordinary session” of the 109th General Assembly to consider legislation preventing the loss of $60 million in federal highway funds after the U.S. Department of Transportation deemed the state out of compliance with a federal “zero tolerance” drunk driving statute. “We are disappointed in the […]