Operation Turkeys for Tickets
Each year the Jefferson County Constables participate in “Operation Turkeys for Tickets”. We seek out minor traffic violations and offer turkeys to the offender’s family or a family they know of that is in need of one for Thanksgiving. This year’s event was sponsored in part by the following: Food City in Dandridge (4 turkeys) […]
Jefferson City Patriots Youth Football League Brings Home Another Superbowl Win
Jefferson City Patriots youth football league has brought home another superbowl win for the second year in a row. This team was undefeated in their division, earning a Class A & Super bowl championship to their growing league.These young men and coaches have put in countless hours of dedication and hard work, bringing their season […]
Thank You To The Citizens Of Dandridge – Jeff Depew, Alderman
Thank you for your support and votes in this year’s election. It has been a pleasure to serve the Town of Dandridge and I look forward to continuing to serve in the position you have afforded me. Thank you to my wife Krissi Swann Depew, Son Jake Depew, Daughter-in-law Ashlin Thomas Depew, Mother-in-law Linda Swann […]
AEC Provides Grant to Local Schools for New Robotics Program
AEC is collaborating with The Jefferson County Department of Education to develop a robotics program in the elementary setting. The Cooperative will establish a pilot program to begin in one elementary school and include third through fifth grade students. A grant of $4,101.97 from AEC will provide the seed money to launch the pilot program, […]
White Pine student named to class of Tennessee Tech Trailblazers
A local student has been selected to be part of Tennessee Tech University’s Trailblazers class, bringing together top students at Tech to take campus visits and student recruitment to a personal level. John Clark, a chemical engineering and foreign languages double major from White Pine, is among the new class of Trailblazers. Clark will be […]
Championing the call: Carson-Newman remains true to founding vision, supporting those in ministry
Governors, authors, educators, doctors, pro athletes and members of Congress have all called Carson-Newman University their alma mater over the last 171 years. However, it was no accident that the third graduate to earn a degree on the banks of Mossy Creek was a minister. From C-N’s 1851 founding as Mossy Creek Missionary Baptist Seminary, […]
Four East TN counties benefit from Carson-Newman “servant-leaders”
Classrooms were empty on Carson-Newman’s campus Wednesday – but it was not a holiday. More than 550 members of the Carson-Newman community took part in the University’s annual Operation Inasmuch (OI). Teams of students, faculty and staff banded together to help at 38 service project sites across Jefferson, Hamblen, Knox and Grainger counties. The intentional […]
Suzie Jarnagin – Letter To The Editor
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. Dear Editor, I am Susie Jarnagin and I attended my first town meeting last […]
2022 Jefferson County High School Homecoming Court
Representing the Patriot Academy and the freshmen class…….. Cheyenne Holt- is the daughter of John and Heather Holt of Jefferson City. She is a member of the varsity cheerleading team. Cheyenne enjoys cheer, gymnastics, making new friends, and spending time with her siblings. She is escorted by Luis Valdes, son of Sarah Corral of Jefferson […]
235th Anniversary Of Signing Of The U.S. Constitution Commemoration In Historic Dandridge
Bells rang out both in Dandridge and across America on Saturday afternoon, September 17, in commemoration of the 235th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Just as the bells sounded throughout Philadelphia when the original document was signed, they rang again in joyful celebration as the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society, […]
Music On The Town Crowds Turn Out For Legendary Recording Group – The Tams
Crowds filled Historic Downtown Dandridge again this year as legendary mucic group The Tams took the stage for the Annual Dandridge Music on the Town. The Tams originally formed in 1960 from Atlanta Georgia, and named for the Tam o’shanter hats they wore on stage, are a staple in the concert series held each year […]
Dandridge Hardware Open House Greets Packed House
Dandridge Hardware, located at 275 US-25W #70, Dandridge, TN held an open house on September 27th, 2022 with attractions such as free food, gifts and games. The store has been an anchor for Dandridge for many years and recently came under new ownership by Mitchell Webb.
President Fowler announces Carson-Newman transitions
As the fall semester begins on Carson-Newman’s campus, President Charles A. Fowler announced transitions within the University. The transitional plan positions the University for success in carrying out its mission. “Carson-Newman is richly blessed and there is perhaps no better example of this than the devotion demonstrated by those who serve our university,” Fowler said. […]
131st Continental Congress of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
After three years in an online format, the 131st Continental Congress of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), met in person in DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., from June 29 through July 3. More than 4,000 women from 50 states, 12 overseas countries, and one US territory gathered to “Rise and Shine […]
Eagle Anglers land successful weekend with 4th annual youth camp
Carson-Newman University’s nationally ranked Eagle Anglers hosted its fourth annual Youth Angler Academy over the weekend. The event, which gives high school and middle school age anglers the chance for hands-on instruction from C-N’s team, featured 2019 Bassmaster Classic Champion Ott Defoe as guest speaker. Eagle Angler’s Head Coach Hunter Sales says the event was a success. […]
