Jefferson County Dining with Democrats May 3
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to join us for our May First Friday Dining With Democrats Dutch-treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Reservations are helpful and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Hope you will plan on joining us […]
EDWARD M. MILLIMAN
EDWARD M. MILLIMAN, age 89, of Jefferson City, TN, formerly of LeRoy, NY and Winter Haven, FL passed away on April 19, 2019. Survived by wife, Mneatha Milliman; daughter, Barbara Moore (Clifford); son, James E. Milliman (Becky); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Military graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019 at […]
Dandridge Named 2019 Champions for WIVK “Battle of the ‘Burbs”
Knoxville radio station 107.7 WIVK held an online contest they deemed the “Battle of the ‘Burbs”, which consisted of local communities competing against each other in a March Madness style bracket. The competition, held on Facebook, was decided by listeners who voted for each town for several days, in which Dandridge came out on top. […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is stormy. The head governmental hive met this week and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that pollination may be the dividing point in the head hive. The low humm is that a penny could be worth a pound and the big sticking point with the swarm. The low, […]
One for the Money, Two for the Show
Everybody, well almost everybody, loves to watch the fireworks. For a few lucky folks that follow the political hoop la, fireworks are not reserved for July and January. In fact, most of the political fireworks can be seen in the spring, when the dogwoods are in bloom and pollen is thick in the air. And […]
Happy Easter from the Jefferson County Post
From our family to yours, Happy Easter! May your day be blessed!
Tennessee’s Historic Low Unemployment Holds Steady In March
Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for March 2019 remains at the historic low of 3.2 percent according to the latest statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). March is the second consecutive month the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate sits at the all-time low. When compared to March 2018, unemployment in […]
TDH Confirms First Tennessee Measles Case for 2019
The Tennessee Department of Health is investigating a case of measles after the State Public Health Laboratory confirmed a positive test for the illness in a resident of the East Tennessee. While the investigation is currently centered in East Tennessee, all Tennesseans should be aware of measles and its symptoms. These symptoms may include fever, […]
T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League to Fish Douglas Lake
The FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) tournament season will continue Saturday, April 27, with a T-H Marine FLW BFL Volunteer Division tournament on Douglas Lake. Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively in the one-day tournament. Take-off is set for 7:00 a.m. at Mountain […]
Property Reassessment Notices Coming Soon
Jefferson County property owners will soon be getting their property assessments and some will likely see some changes. 2019 is a reassessment year for Jefferson County and our local Assessor of Property Susan Gass and her staff have been working hard to meet mandated deadlines. Reassessment notices will go out in the mail from Nashville […]
Park Announces Spring Opening Schedule
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials finalized the 2019 spring opening schedule for park facilities. Most campgrounds, picnic areas, and roads will open this Friday, April 19, in time for Easter weekend. The remainder of the facilities will open between now and Memorial Day weekend in preparation for the busy summer season. “Our staff […]
State Representative Andrew Farmer Successfully Guides Governor’s Fentanyl Bill Through House
State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) has successfully guided House Bill 942 through the Tennessee House of Representatives. The measure — which is part of the Governor’s legislative package this year — builds upon Tennessee’s efforts to address the opioid crisis by increasing penalties against fentanyl dealers and those who traffic any derivative or analogue of this deadly, synthetic […]
Jefferson County FSA is Accepting Emergency Conservation Program Applications for Flood Damage
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director James L Giffin in Jefferson County today announced that Jefferson County is approved to accept applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from flooding. ECP sign-up will begin on April 22, 2019 and end on May 24, 2019. According to Giffin: […]
Higher Limits Now Available for USDA Farm Loans
Higher limits are now available for borrowers interested in USDA’s farm loans, which help agricultural producers purchase farms or cover operating expenses. The 2018 Farm Bill increased the amount that producers can borrow through direct and guaranteed loans available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and made changes to other loans, such as microloans and […]