Daughters of the American Revolution Celebrate Martha Dandridge Washington’s 285th Birthday at Glenmore Mansion
The Martha Dandridge Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for a tea and celebration of life at Glenmore Mansion on Saturday. Several of the group’s members gathered together to remember the legacy and birthday of Martha Dandridge Washington. This tea was meant to celebrate the 285th year of Martha Washington’s birthday. […]
Jefferson Middle School Holds Annual Summer S.T.E.M. Program
The 4th annual summer S.T.E.M program was held at Jefferson Middle School this week, with upcoming 4th to 8th graders participating in a program that focuses on various scientific and engineering achievements. 5th graders worked this week to find alternative and renewable energy sources by building wind turbines and solar cells; they even made solar […]
Maury Middle School Honors its 8th Grade Graduates
Maury Middle School held its eighth grade graduation and honors day for students on Tuesday. Students were presented to family and friends with fanfare from the eighth grade band and choir. Special guest speaker, Maury and JCHS alumni, Spencer Edmunds addressed the crowd with words of wisdom to the graduates. Various social and academic awards […]
Community Members Celebrate Grand Opening of Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union’s Morristown West Branch
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its Morristown West location with the cutting of a “money ribbon” on Friday, May 20. More than 70 Credit Union employees, community members, small business owners and the Morristown Chamber of Commerce attended the ribboncutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Through the day, members and […]
Registration Becomes More Convenient in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Clerk’s office unveiled a new self-service kiosk at the Jefferson City Community Center on Monday. The kiosk allows for fast, convenient vehicle registration for only citizens of Jefferson County. The speedy machine was installed inside the community center on Thursday evening, and had its first use early the next morning. To use […]
Dandridge Police Celebrates Thirty Years of Seat Belt Enforcement During National “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization
Dandridge Police is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to increase seat belt enforcement from May 23 to June 5, surrounding of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. “If you ask the family members of those unrestrained people who were killed in crashes, they’ll tell you—they wish their loved ones had […]
All Saints’ Episcopal School Announces New Head of School
All Saints’ Episcopal School’s Board of Trustees are pleased to announce that Mark Workman has been appointed as the new Head of School for the 2016-17 school year. Mr. Workman will officially begin his term July 1, 2016, when Head of School Marcia Carlyle completes her two year-long tenure. Mrs. Carlyle came to All Saints’ […]
More than 100 Top Caregivers Earn Special Recognition as 2016 “Caring Hearts”
Alzheimer’s Tennessee celebrates ‘unsung’ heroes who go above and beyond when caring for individuals and families facing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Facilities and home health agencies across East Tennessee nominate a staff member who has provided outstanding care to those with cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s Tennessee, honored 106 of these caregivers at the 18th Annual Caring Hearts ceremony held last […]
Jefferson Middle School Honors and Graduation 2016
Jefferson Middle School held its eighth grade honors and graduation ceremonies for students on Monday. Students were presented in front of family and friends in a ceremonial walk across the gym and then seated for awards and honors. Various social and academic awards were presented in the ceremony, from anti-bullying to mathematics. Special students were […]
Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinic Opens New Jefferson City Location
Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinic opened its doors Saturday to its new Jefferson City location. The clinic offers services to the public including treatment, prevention and wellness, and occupational health services. Fast Pace also provides an active medical weight loss program. The clinic has the option of a reduced self-pay program, covering in-house testing and […]
Congratulations to the JCHS Class of 2016
Thousands gathered Saturday morning to celebrate the Jefferson County High School Class of 2016. The air buzzed with excitement as the 40th Commencement Ceremony was held at Walters State Expo Center in White Pine. The Class of 2016 had humble beginnings four years ago. They entered the doors of JCHS their freshman year to face […]
There Should Be No Question
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: Steve Hammer My recent perusing of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce […]
Mt. Horeb Holds Annual Field Day
Mt. Horeb Elementary held their annual Field Day event Wednesday for kindergarten and first grade students. The purpose of the event was to get students active and allow them a break from their usual school day routine. Students got a chance to run off their extra energy with proud parents peppering the stands cheering them […]
State Representative Jeremy Faison Joins All Saints’ Episcopal School to Complete Their “Walk Across Tennessee”
All Saints’ Episcopal School’s was excited the share the completion of their yearlong “Walk Across Tennessee” program with State Representative Jeremy Faison. Rep. Faison joined students and faculty as they presented some of the facts the students learned, highlighted their commitment to physical fitness and debuted a “Walking Across Tennessee” brochure that was designed by […]
Pet Lover’s Paradise Grand Opening
Furry friends and family members will be pleased to know that there is a new place in town that caters to their needs. Pet Lover’s Paradise, located at 414 East Meeting Street in Dandridge, hosted their grand opening on Saturday. The event featured fun stuff for both pets and people including a cookout, face painting […]
Kesterson Signs With Carson-Newman University
Kaylee Kesterson recently signed to attend Carson-Newman University as a member of their Music Department. Kesterson received the prestigious Tarr Music Scholarship, a full scholarship which requires the applicant audition before a committee. A member of the Jefferson County High School Class of 2016, Kaylee applied for the highly competitive scholarship earlier this year. On […]
