Jefferson County Wins Regional SkillsUSA Competition
Students from Jefferson County High School participated and won in the regional SkillsUSA competition over the weekend, at Northeast State University in Kingsport. They competed against 15 other schools in the region, and this group of students will now go on to compete in Chattanooga in April at the state competition. SkillsUSA is a partnership […]
Dandridge Farmer’s Market Preps for 2016 Season
Farm fresh produce and goods will be back this spring, as the Dandridge Farmer’s Market is slated to return to the Historic Town Square in May. Following the dissolution of the Dandridge Community Trust, the Town of Dandridge took action to ensure that the popular market had a home this year, with the installation […]
Appalachian Electric Cooperative Celebrates Education with “Sweet Week” for Local Schools
During the month of February, AEC will join utilities across the TN Valley in celebrating public education. The campaign entitled “Love of Learning” is designed to show appreciation to local educators and community leaders for the wonderful jobs they do in educating and serving the youth of our Co-op membership. “We are fortunate to have […]
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Holds Open House
The Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County hosted a Volunteer Roundup at their ReStore on Saturday. Habitat Director Sheila Wiggins introduced the 2 new store co-managers, Gail Steiver and Judy Furguson, who told us about some of the exciting new changes going on at the store. From sorting through and organizing items to make them more […]
Ryan Cavanah Announces Candidacy For Assessor Of Property
Ryan Cavanah is a candidate for Assessor of Property in the Republican primary election to be held on March 1, 2016. Ryan is a lifelong Jefferson County resident. Born and raised in White Pine, he currently lives there with his wife of 12 years, Jennifer, and his two sons Brenden (9), and Davis (7). He […]
Susan Gass Seeks Re-Election For Assessor Of Property
I am currently the Assessor of Property of Jefferson County. I have served two terms and I am seeking a third term. Prior to being elected I was the chief deputy in the assessor’s office. In 1997 I received my Tennessee Certified Assessor designation from the Tennessee State Board of Equalization. I maintain an efficient […]
Response to Mayor Palmieri’s Recent Press Conference and other Media Reports
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 COMMISSION, DISTRICT 9 JANUARY 31, 2016 Response to […]
Local Modern Woodmen Members Honor Hometown Hero
Local volunteer J. Ray Walker was recognized for countless hours of service to the community on 1/19/2016 by the local Dandridge Modern Woodmen of America members who met at, Perkins Restaurant. Walker was honored for his many years of service with the Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department (he joined in 1985 and has held many officer […]
Modern Woodmen Matches $1000 for JCHS Band Boosters
Modern Woodmen of America helped the Jefferson County High School Band Boosters with their recent fundraiser. MWA matched the first $1,000.00 that was raised! The fundraiser was held at Aubrey’s Restaurant. The band members sold tickets and then served breakfast to the attendees.
Mossy Creek Cruzers Start 2016 with Election of New Officers
Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Club was started in March of 2012 and it is now going into its fifth season. Currently, it is the only classic car club in Jefferson County. The January meeting of the Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Club was held Tuesday, January 5th, at Shoney’s in Dandridge. Newly elected Officers accepted their […]
Historic Dandridge In The Spirit
The Town of Dandridge ushered in the last weekend before Christmas with their annual Christmas Parade. Organized by the Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department, this year’s parade was miles of merriment. From fire engines to floats, horses to golf carts and a bevy of marchers, the chorus of good will just appeared to keep coming, as […]
Maury Middle School Students Give Community Early Christmas Present
Maury Middle School students gave the community an early Christmas present last week as the 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands and chorus performed traditional holiday music to a standing room only crowd. Beyond the wonderful music, students also tickled the funny bone with a hee haw inspired comedy sketch and the reading of Twas […]
AEC Brings Real Value to Members
AEC released its annual report on energy efficiency programs for 2015; outlining over 4,400 individual projects completed, saving a total of 2,662,494 Kilowatt hours of electricity. Residential members across the AEC service area accounted for the majority of project installs through the EnergyRight program, netting a savings of 1,687,907 Kwh or approximately $168,800 on respective […]
Habitat for Humanity Holds “High Heels and Hard Hats” Gala
The Jefferson County Habitat For Humanity hosted their annual High Heels and Hard Hats gala at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jefferson City; High Heels and Hard Hats is a gathering of Habitat volunteers and members of the community to benefit the Race to Racine Ridge project. Racine Ridge is the first Habitat Neighborhood in […]
Jefferson City Hosts Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
It was certainly looking a lot like Christmas, as Jefferson City hosted their annual Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony. Saturday’s December 12, 2015 parade marked the second Christmas Parade of the season in Jefferson County. The event was well attended and several church groups, athletic clubs and community organizations were on hand to usher […]
Local Artist David Seal To Have Showing At 12th Day Of Christmas In Downtown Dandridge, Sunday
The Jefferson County Post is pleased to announce that local artist David Seal will have a showing on Sunday, December 13, 2015 in the reception room of the Jefferson County Post, located at 1237 Gay Street (the Vance Building) in the Historic Town Square in Dandridge. Seal is a native of Jefferson County, an educator […]
