Tennessee Electronic Library Provides Help for High School Equivalency Test Takers
Requirements for earning a high school equivalency diploma are set to change next year, which may set off a scramble among people hoping to complete their course work under the existing rules. The format of the General Educational Development test, commonly known as the GED, will change January 1, 2014 – which means that people […]
Industrial Development Board IDB Votes On Appropriation of Megasite Funds
The Jefferson County Industrial Board met on Friday, March 22, 2013 in the low level of the Jefferson County Health Department. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Duignan. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Worley and Miller. Board Members were informed that Board Member Hodge had resigned his position and that the […]
The Post Welcomes Ashley West
We are growing and adding new faces to the Jefferson County Post! The Post is pleased to welcome Ashley West to the staff. Ashley is a native of Jefferson City, a graduate of Jefferson County High School and honor student at Carson Newman University. She will be providing administrative support, as well as spending time […]
Republican Lawmakers Continue Push To Improve Tennessee Education
A proposal presented by Governor Bill Haslam and Republican lawmakers to improve education in Tennessee easily cleared the full House Education Committee this week. House Bill 190, referred to as the ‘Tennessee Choice & Opportunity Scholarship Act’, would give low-income families with students stuck in the lowest performing schools the opportunity to seek educational options […]
Annexation Legislation Continues Building Statewide Support
A package of pro-property rights legislation related to the annexation of land in Tennessee continued building support this week as Tennessean’s from across the state joined in to back the effort. The trio of bills, which are currently making their way through the House committee system, seek to make the overall annexation process more fair […]
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Favors Withdrawal From Megasite Project, Take Project Back To Drawing Board
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri stated Thursday that he is in favor of halting the current proposed Megasite project in which the County has invested $442,311 of a projected nearly $3 million needed for possible site certification. The Mayor conveyed concerns regarding the ability of the County to fund the balance of the cost of the […]
Statewide Partnership Addresses Human Trafficking in Tennessee
Republican lawmakers joined law enforcement officials from across the state this week to address the issue of human trafficking in Tennessee. In addition, the Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga, the Women’s Fund of Middle Tennessee, and the Women’s Fund of Greater Memphis officially launched a public campaign to increase awareness and offer resources to prevent […]
Corker: After 11 Years, Time to Consider Updating Authorization for Use of Force Against Al Qaeda to Address New and Emerging Threats
During a hearing Wednesday on U.S. counterterrorism policies, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called upon Congress to consider updating the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against al Qaeda in order to address new and emerging terrorist threats and to better protect the American people and […]
Workers’ Compensation Reform Scores Legislative Victory
The Workers’ Compensation Reform Act of 2013, an initiative that is part of Governor Bill Haslam’s legislative agenda for the year, easily passed the House Consumer and Human Resources Committee this week. Workers’ Compensation is an insurance program, adopted in Tennessee in 1919, that compensates employees for injuries they suffer on the job. Employers are […]
Secretary Hargett Issuing Warning about Real Estate Scam
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning buyers and sellers of homes in Tennessee about a possible scam involving real estate titles. Within the last couple of days, the Secretary of State’s Business Services Division has received copies of letters sent to at least eight real estate companies, suggesting that there are claims against titles […]
Local Youth to Attend Annual Tennessee 4-H Congress
For the 66thyear, 4-H members from across Tennessee will gather in Nashville for Tennessee 4-H Congress. The annual event, which will take place March 24-27, gives 4-H’ers the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day functioning of state government by assuming the roles of state representatives and senators. Since it’s beginning in 1948, 4-H Congress has […]
Welcome Spring
Spring has finally arrived in Jefferson County and with it the Vernal Equinox. The Vernal Equinox is the time that the day and night have perfect balance. It also marks the beginning of rapidly increasing hours of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere. Though the beginning of Spring is often considered to be the 21st of […]
Michael Williams Joins Staff of Jefferson County Post
Beginning this week Michael Williams joins the staff of the Jefferson County Post as a contributing writer. Mike has written for more than 40 magazines and web Sites including Yesterday’s Memories, Proceedings, the Civil War Times Illustrated, Reminisce and others. He has worked as a reporter for the Citizen Tribune and the Knoxville Journal. In […]
Jefferson County Beer Board Approves Permit for Rockin On The Dock, Previously Cowboy’s Seafood
The Jefferson County Beer Board Convened on March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Scarlett, Solomon, Tabor, Baxley, Blevins, Tucker, Barriero, Maples and Akard. The Board Approved the Minutes of the September 17, 2012 meeting, with a Motion from Board Member Estes and 2nd from Board […]
Budget Committee Action
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held a meeting on Monday, March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Blevins and Akard. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Committee Member Baxley and 2nd from Committee Member Cureton. Jefferson […]
Jefferson County Commission Meeting March 18, 2013
The Jefferson County Commission met in their Regular Voting Session on Monday, March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Solomon, Akard, Blevins and Tabor. The Commission honored the late Commisisoner Tommy Musick for dedication and service to […]
