Local Schools Still Have Needs
Jefferson County Commissioner David Seal spent his first few days in office getting in touch with the needs of the nineth district and found that schools in that area are still in need of supplies. The economic plight of many families in the County makes purchasing items for the new school year difficult and most […]
Multinational Fare In Historic Downtown Dandridge
The streets on the historic town square in Dandridge were filled on Friday evening as locals and visitors came out in droves to enjoy a Taste of Nations. The annual event, which is sponsored by local businesses is a favorite event, as was evidenced by the lines of people waiting to get a sampling of […]
JCHS Rewards Luncheon
Jefferson County High School students that preformed well on standardized testing were rewarded on Thursday with special seating and service at a luncheon held in the Jefferson County High School Cafeteria. High achieving students were served their meal by faculty and staff during their lunch hour. This has become an annual event at JCHS, designed […]
Carson-Newman starts fall with largest enrollment in its history
Carson-Newman University has begun the fall semester with its largest enrollment in its 163-year history. The University notes a total enrollment of 2,362. The milestone number is up nearly 16 percent over last year’s total of 2,045. Carson-Newman’s previous high-water mark was in 1998 when it enrolled 2,336 students. “We are delighted to welcome this year’s […]
JCHS Cosmotology Students Place Top Three in Skills USA Competition
On September 4, 2014, the senior cosmetology class at Jefferson County High School participated in a classroom competition using skills mastered throughout the cosmetology program of study to create various hairstyles. Local hairstylists judged, critiqued, and selected mannequins to represent the three cosmetology categories that take place during the Skills USA competition at the Tennessee […]
New Market School Meets The Challenge
New Market Elementary School hosted their annual Softball Game and fundraiser for Relay for Life. Always a successful community event, parents and students were joined by members of the community to cheer on teachers and the local fire department as they went head to head on the field. Students danced for the crowd and enjoyed […]
Paula Michelle Performs At Music On The Town
Dandridge hosted Music on the Town on Thursday evening. Headliner for the event was Paula Michelle, who brought her Motown inspired show to the historic downtown square. Perkins Restaurant was the vendor for the event and as the smell of the grill wafted through the air, folks began lining up for the fare and performance. […]
Access Life Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Access-Life just celebrated their 5th anniversary outreach in Dandridge this past Sunday and event organizers, Doug and Leanne Goddard, were excited about the scope of the event’s outreach. Over 700 folks attended including participants, volunteers and exhibitors, about 400 people were given boat rides, 800 hot dogs were served and nearly 20 mobility items, including […]
Letters To The Editor – No Labor Day Fireworks
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: The Point Resort NO LABOR DAY FIREWORKS The City of Dandridge has […]
Criminal Justice Competitor Receives $1,000 Police Scholarship
Jefferson City High School graduate Tiffany Denton is among 21 top students who will receive $1,000 college scholarships to encourage their pursuit of law enforcement/public safety careers by the professional public safety officers of the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP). Denton graduated with a 4.07 GPA and plans to attend University of Tennessee at Chattanooga […]
Habitat On Track For An Exciting Fall Season
A new season is bringing exciting new things to Habitat for Humanity. Director Shelia Wiggins is enthusiastic about several upcoming events that will allow the public to visit the local Habitat Restore and showcase the variety of clothing and goods available for purchase. September 20th will mark the second annual Fall Fashion Show, which will […]
WJFC Finds New Home In A Familiar Location
Ed Stiner, doing double duty as both General Manager and owner of WJFC, and owners John McGraw, Phil Clear and Armistead Smith welcomed the business community and public to the new location of Jefferson County’s own WJFC on Friday, August 22, 2014. Members of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce were on hand to assist […]
COSMO Medical Expands With Boutique Ribbon Cutting
Cosmo Medical has expanded its service and is now offering a boutique, as well as their traditional scope of services. Kelley Coffee, owner, felt that the time was right to expand the business, which moved to its new location at 1237 Gay Street (in the Vance Building) earlier this year. She is offering skin friendly […]
Grand Opening of Main Street Coffee & Sweet Shoppe
The Main Street Coffee & Sweet Shoppe held its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, August 22, 2014. Touted as the “Sweetest Spot in Town”, the Shoppe welcomed guests with prizes, music and, of course, sweets. Jeff Depew, Editor for the Jefferson County Post, welcomed the new business to the historic town square and […]