Chloe Hubbard Named Miss Queen City – Heading To Miss Tennessee Pageant
Chloe Hubbard of Dandridge, Tennessee has been crowned Miss Queen City 2017. Hubbard is the daughter of David and Kim Hubbard, and is the granddaughter of Dorothy and late Charles Arwood, and late Ralph and late Glada Hubbard. She is a 2016 Graduate of Jefferson County High school. Hubbard has also served Jefferson County as […]
Habitat for Humanity Assists Home Owners with “Critical Home Repair Program”
The Jefferson County branch of Habitat for Humanity is making strides to improve the lives and living conditions of the citizens of Jefferson County. The program recently broke ground on its 31st house in its Racine Ridge Community. They are also working on a new home improvement program to better help established home owners. Habitat […]
The time has come once again to pursue the issue of rural broadband availability.
Letter to the Editor “Letters To The Editor” do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Jefferson County Post nor any of its employees. The Jefferson County Post does not underwrite any of the facts or situations mentioned in the letters. Submitted by: David Seal, Jefferson County Commissioner District #9 My Fellow Citizens The time […]
Happy New Year from the Jefferson County Post!
It’s no secret that 2016 was a year of highs and lows. Tensions ran high throughout the election year, and America experienced one of its most vitriolic elections in the past century. Wildfires raged through our communities, and lives, businesses, and homes were lost. In spite of these adversities, 2016 will, for many in the […]
Christmas Break is Here for Jefferson County Schools!
The holidays are just around the corner and that means that Christmas break is almost here for several school systems in the area. The break includes both Christmas Break, a small allowance for New Years, and, finally, administrative days for teachers and staff. Jefferson County’s Christmas Break begins December 19th and continues until December 30th. […]
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Receives Special Donation
The Jefferson County Rescue Squad met with two young ladies to receive a special donation on Wednesday evening. 10-year-old Hannah and her cousin Kelsey got the idea to make the donation at the Baneberry Christmas Market on December 3rd. Hannah and Kelsey decided to go above and beyond and raise money to make a donation […]
Jefferson City Celebrates its Annual Christmas Parade
The Jefferson City community gathered downtown to celebrate the annual Christmas parade. The parade, which is always hosted on the second Saturday in December, was held in the historic Mossy Creek District. Friends and relatives lined the streets of downtown as they eagerly watched the festivities. The parade featured floats from community businesses, classic cars, […]
Mosy Creek Cruzers Presents New Mark Fire and Rescue Team with Donation for Equipment
Mossy Creek Cruzers presented New Market Fire and Rescue Team with a donation check for equipment. Presenting the check to Captain Sammy Solomon on the left is secretary Pat Dukes and Treasure Joan Spoon, along with Fire Chief Frank Solomon. Please come out and support The Mossy Creek Cruzers.
White Pine Holds Annual Christmas Parade
The residents of White Pine came out on Saturday evening to welcome in the Christmas Season with their annual Christmas Parade. As has become tradition, the White Pine Parade began near dusk. Folks lined the streets of the City awaiting the arrival numerous floats and parade participants. Kids were rewarded for their patience with hand […]
Glenmore Mansion Offering Christmas Season Tours
Glenmore Mansion invites you and your family to kick off your celebrations of the Christmas season with a house tour. The tours are only available to the public for a limited time. Tours will be running through this weekend, Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th. Glenmore daytime Christmas tours are from 1:00 to 5:00 […]
Habitat for Humanity Holds “Forming the Future” Fundraising Gala
Habitat for Humanity, along with The Holy Trinity Catholic Church and friends of the community, came together Thursday night for the Forming the Future Gala. The gala was a fundraising event to help raise money for Racine Ridge, the first Habitat for Humanity neighborhood of its kind in Jefferson County. The Racine Ridge neighborhood is […]
Bridge Construction on Old AJ Highway
Letter to the Editor “Letters To The Editor” do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Jefferson County Post nor any of its employees. The Jefferson County Post does not underwrite any of the facts or situations mentioned in the letters. Submitted by: Peyton Myers I would like to know why the bridge on Old […]
Dandridge Lights Town Christmas Tree
The Town of Dandridge held their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on the evening of December 1st. The Dandridge Ministerial Association is the organizer of the event and it has become tradition for the Dandridge Elementary School Chorus to provide music for the ceremony. The Town Christmas Tree is located at the front of the Historic […]
Bree Eccles Honored At 27th Annual ETSU Chemistry Awards
Bree Eccles, a 2015 Jefferson County High School and 2015 Walters State Community College graduate, was honored at the 27th Annual East Tennessee State University Chemistry Department Awards Banquet on November 4th, 2016. Ms. Eccles received the Karen and Michael Fallgatter Endowed Scholarship Award, which is presented to the outstanding senior chemistry student based on […]
Shop Local on Small Business Saturday: November 26, 2016!
“Small Business Saturday” will take place on Saturday November 26, 2016. It is a day to make the most out of the local mom and pop shops surrounding the area that we have all come to know and love. They bring character and charm to our communities, and a cultural flavor for tourists and families […]
