Commissioner Randy Bales Announces Candidacy For Jefferson County Mayor
After much thought and consideration, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Mayor of Jefferson County. I will be seeking election in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026. Serving as County Commissioner for the seventh district has been an honor, and I am grateful for the experience and the lessons I have learned […]
American Cancer Society Recognizes 40 Years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The American Cancer Society (ACS) commemorates the 40th anniversary of the founding of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 1985, ACS co-led the effort to start Breast Cancer Awareness Month as a week-long campaign to educate women about the importance of early screening and routine mammograms for breast cancer detection and treatment. In 2025, more than 316,000 women […]
Halloween Dress-Up Stirs the Imagination and is a Healthy Part of Child Development
Children posing as rock stars, fairies or superheroes on Halloween enjoy the holiday for many reasons, but the benefits go far beyond collecting candy and entertaining the neighbors. Dressing up for Halloween is a great way for children to pretend play – something that’s essential for the healthy development of children of all ages. Halloween […]
Homecoming Court 2025 – Congratulations from the Jefferson County Post
Photographs may be downloaded at JDepewPhotography.com Representing the Patriot Academy and the Freshman Class Alexis Lauderback is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Roger Lauterbach of Dandridge. She is a member of the JCPA Youth Health Council, Sports Medicine Program and the Lady Patriots softball team. She enjoys reading and playing softball. She is escorted […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Resume Full Operations Saturday Morning, October 4, Amid the Federal Government Shutdown
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will resume full operations beginning Saturday morning, October 4, despite the federal government shutdown. This effort is made possible through a partnership among local and state governments, as well as the Friends of the Smokies and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. In anticipation of the federal government shutdown, […]
2026–27 FAFSA Application Opens for Tennessee Students
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today announced that the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. Students and their families can begin applying at www.fafsa.gov. Last week, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is online and […]
DCS Strengthens Response Times to Protect Children Sooner
Beginning September 30, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) will implement new Child Protective Services (CPS) response times to ensure children at risk of abuse or neglect are seen more quickly. Under the new guidelines: High-risk situations (Priority 1): Face-to-face visit within 8 hours (previously 24 hours) Moderate-risk situations (Priority 2): Face-to-face visit […]
East Tennessee Construction Report for October 2-8, 2025
ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/ SR 9 between Church Street and Cullom Street: Motorists should be alert for partial road closures with detours in place as utility crews perform work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, follow signed detours, and use extreme caution through this area. ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 between Bill Key […]
Jefferson County Awarded $80,000 Grant to Revitalize Mossy Creek and Promote Community Wellness
Jefferson County has been awarded the full $80,000 Healthy Built Environment Grant—becoming the only county in the East Tennessee Region to receive this competitive funding. The grant, which requires no local match, will support a sweeping revitalization effort aimed at promoting physical activity, nutritional awareness, and community engagement through improved public spaces. Carey Davis, Director […]
Washington Stalls Out – From the Editor’s Desk: A Local Legislator’s Call for Fiscal Responsibility
Dear Readers, As both an elected alderman in the Town of Dandridge and the Editor-in-Chief of the Jefferson County Post, I have the unique vantage point of serving our community through public office and through the press. Throughout the year, I report on the Jefferson County Commission and work closely with our town’s budget process—an […]
Tennessee Attorney General Joins Coalition of 26 States Opposing Bans on Plus-Ten Magazines
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced Tuesday that Tennessee has recently joined a group of 26 states urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn unconstitutional laws in Washington and California that ban the possession of common, plus-ten magazines by law-abiding gun owners. The coalition argues that these bans plainly violate the Second Amendment. The bans […]
Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the Small Business Administration Reinforce Small Business Participation in Federal Contracting
Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy and other members of the FAR Council, in close consultation with the Small Business Administration (SBA), released streamlined regulatory coverage on small business contracting. Small businesses are the cornerstone of the U.S. economy. The nation’s 34 million small businesses now account for well over 40 […]
Op-Ed: Douglas Lake’s Comeback — A Story of Resilience, Trust and Community
Douglas Lake has always been more than a reservoir. For many, it’s a livelihood. For others, it’s relaxation and treasured family memories. For all of us, it’s a place of connection, recreation and renewal. When Tropical Storm Helene swept through last fall, it changed everything and altered lives. In just a few days, the lake […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.6%
Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady last month at 3.6%, seven-tenths of a percentage point below the national rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August was unchanged from the previous month. The rate was also 3.6% in August 2024. Tennessee’s unemployment […]
