Thanksgiving Fair with Local Flair: Extra Cheesy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Thanksgiving can be one of the happiest holidays of the year, but can, at the same time, be one of the most stressful. This is doubly true for those families who are hosting the holiday for the first time. To make your holiday season just a little easier, Jefferson County Post feature writer Elizabeth Lane […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “contrary.” The head governmental hive met this week, and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that it could bee the roll of the tape that gets the most air time. The low humm is that some in the swarm may bee having a stinging response to a pollination […]
Blessed
Every year at this time I am reminded of how much I have to be thankful for, and that list grows with each passing day. It has taken me a long time to realize that true thankfulness requires a little maturity. When we are young, we just assume that the world as we know it […]
Vols Fall to LSU, 30-10
Tennessee out-gained 20th-ranked LSU, 287-281, but a pair of Vol turnovers and the Tigers’ strong rushing attack proved to be the difference in a 30-10 win for LSU on a damp Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. With an announced crowd of 96,888 on hand despite gusting winds and heavy rain in the forecast, UT redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett […]
Tennessee Continues To Record Historically Low Unemployment Rate
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips today announced that for the fifth month in a row, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is lower than it has been in recorded history. The state unemployment rate for October 2017 held steady at 3.0 percent, matching the historically low […]
TDCI Offers Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Holiday Purchase Return Hassles
With the holiday shopping season underway, many Tennesseans are gearing up to score discount deals on Black Friday (11/24) and Cyber Monday (11/27). Whether giving or receiving gifts, it’s always important to be aware of a store’s return policy to prevent hassles and headaches at the cash register. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s […]
Haslam Announces 2018 Governor’s Academy for School Leadership Participants
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced the participants selected for the 2018 Governor’s Academy for School Leadership (GASL), a one-year fellowship program for assistant principals to increase their leadership capacity. The third annual academy is a unique partnership between the state of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and local school districts to cultivate and develop future […]
Industrial Development Board Concerned about Upcoming Resolutions
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board met on Friday, November 17, 2017 on the ground floor of the Jefferson County Health Department. Chairman Mike Dockery presided over the meeting. Jefferson County Commissioner David Seal addressed the body concerning two resolutions that will be before the County Commission on Monday for vote. Seal, the driving force […]
Brandon Sanderson’s “The Way of Kings”
Since the Christmas shopping season is upon us, I figured it’d be a good time to pick up a newer series and see if it is worth getting someone as a gift. The Way of Kings is the first entry in The Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson. Just starting out in 2010 with several […]
Thanksgiving Fair with Local Flair: Sweet Potato Pie
Thanksgiving can be one of the happiest holidays of the year, but can, at the same time, be one of the most stressful. This is doubly true for those families who are hosting the holiday for the first time. To make your holiday season just a little easier, Jefferson County Post feature writer Elizabeth Lane […]
New Sanitation Fees on Tap
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Work Session on Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Commission Chairman Tucker presided over the meeting, bringing for consideration the annual schedule for the County Commission. Three citizens addressed the Commission: one a Jefferson County High School Student regarding animal leash tether lengths, […]
Change is Coming
Jefferson County is facing much change over the next calendar year. Not only will there be a new School Board seated, there will also be a new Director of Schools. Not only will there likely be a new complexion on the County Commission, as all are up for re election and some will probably choose […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “new.” The educational hive met, and the drones are buzzing that a new queen will be in charge of the hive, temporarily, with Buzzy Bees in the Know wagging antennas at the eleventh hour shift. The low humm is that one drone is waiting in the wings to see […]
Finchum Temporarily Takes the Helm
Sherry Finchum will take the temporary helm of the Jefferson County Department of Education as of January 1st 2018. In a School Board meeting Thursday evening, November 11, 2017, Finchum was hired as Interim Director when sitting Director Charles Edmonds exits the position of Director at the end of the calendar year. Finchum has been […]
A Letter From John Currie: Nov. 12, 2017
Good Afternoon, Big Orange Nation. This morning I met with Coach Butch Jones to discuss the future of the football program, and I informed him of my decision that he step down as the University of Tennessee’s head football coach. Transitions like this are never easy for anyone involved, and I am grateful for the way Coach […]
Vols Fall to Missouri, 50-17
The Tennessee Volunteers dropped their final road SEC game of the season, 50-17, on Saturday night to Missouri as true freshman quarterback Will McBride made his first-career start for the Big Orange. Tennessee (4-6, 0-6 SEC) now holds a 2-4 all-time record against Missouri (5-5, 2-4 SEC), including a 1-2 record in Columbia. In his first start, McBride completed […]