They’re Back!
Lake watchers may have noticed an influx of brightly colored boats this week in the Douglas Lake area. The B.A.S.S. Nation fishing tournament has, again, found its way to the waters surrounding Historic Dandridge. 386 boats were entered in the tournament, each looking to bring home the prize. Early morning starts and late afternoon weigh […]
National Day of Prayer 2016
Jefferson County celebrated the 65th annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5, 2016. This year’s theme for the ceremony was “Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.” Isaiah 58: Verse 1. Citizens gathered at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse for the noon prayer event. Several local pastors, […]
Knoxville/Fountain City Native Officially Takes the Helm of Georgia University
Knoxville/Fountain City, Tennessee native, Dr. Kina S. Mallard, was inaugurated this month as Reinhardt University’s president. The daylong events on April 15 included a prayer service, the inauguration ceremony, and an evening gala. The inauguration ceremony, held at Reinhardt’s Falany Performing Arts Center, was the official installation of Mallard who became President of Reinhardt University […]
As School Year Winds Down, Boys and Girls Club Still Going Strong
Jessica Page, director of the Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley, sat down on Wednesday to discuss the program’s decision to open a Strawberry Plains location, as well as discuss events occurring over the coming months. Part of the push to build the new club was a feeling of isolation by much of the […]
Mossy Creek Junior Cruzers Have Second Car Show
In 2014, the Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Club started a classic and antique car club at Jefferson County High School. Scott Noe and Carl Crigger, teachers at the high school, agreed to lead this club. The students decided to name their club The Mossy Creek Junior Cruzers Car Club. The club was formed to ensure […]
Dandridge Elementary Holds Annual Spring Fling
Dandridge Elementary School held their annual Spring Fling this past Saturday, April 23, 2016. Kids from all around were able to enjoy bouncy houses, slides, talent shows, games and goodies. Proceeds from the silent auction beneifited each classroom for much needed educational materials.
Modern Woodmen Helps Give Historic Downtown Dandridge A Floral Facelift
Many residents and tourists may have noticed that the Historic District in Downtown Dandridge was part of a beautification effort this past weekend as flowers were popping up all over town, thanks to a generous donation by Richard Hall, Modern Woodmen of America. Late Friday evening, a group consisting of Richard Hall, Aldermen, Administrators, Town […]
Daughters of the American Revolution’s Samuel Doak Chapter Honors Frances Branner and Janet McLane with 2016 Community Service Awards
The Daughters of the America Revolution, Samuel Doak Chapter, honored two very special ladies Saturday morning with their Community Service Awards for 2016. At a luncheon at First United Methodist Church in Dandridge, Frances Branner and Janet McLane were honored, surrounded by friends and family. Gloria Beauchamp offered the following about Branner and McLane: Started […]
Brad Stine To Be Featured Speaker At 2016 Dinner
Brad Stine, the most media covered Christian comedian in the country and referred to as “God’s Comic,” will be performing as the special guest speaker at the Jefferson County Republican Party’s 2016 Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner on May 6th. He has been featured on a regular basis as a live social commentator on multiple television news […]
Rush Strong Elementary Treated to a Mayfield Day in Response to Teacher’s Viral Video
Rush Strong Elementary school was visited Wedneday by the folks from Mayfield Dairy Farm. All the children at school that day got a very special treat of Mayfield Ice Cream because of Mary Morris, a teacher at Rush Strong Elementary. Back in January, Morris, who is a third grade teacher at Rush Strong, uploaded a […]
What has happened to Jefferson County?
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 Janie Slaton, Retired Jefferson County Teacher, 2nd District Resident It has been […]
Girl Scouts Deliver Cookie Donations to Military
More than 22,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies are on the way to members of the U.S. armed forces within the local Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians jurisdiction thanks to generous cookie customers and hardworking girls. Girl Scouts delivered a major portion of those cookies to the U.S. Army National Guard on Thursday, April 14 at […]
Music In The Air County Wide
Music was in the air on Friday evening, as students from all across Jefferson County convened at Jefferson County High School for their annual Spring Concert. The event brings school students from band programs in the County to the flagship school to perform for the community. As has become customary for the united concert, there […]
Area Students Compete in the Modern Woodmen School Speech Contest
On Tuesday and Wednesday area students competed in a county/district speech contest sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America at the Jefferson County Rescue Squad Building. The two day event hosted students from all over the county that had already won first, second, or third place in their local-level contests. This year’s topic, hunger in America, […]
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Upgrade Completed – West AJ Highway (SR 34 / US 11E) from Merchants Greene Boulevard (SR 474)
The City of Morristown and its consultant, Kimley-Horn, finished upgrading the traffic signal timings on the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) project on Friday, April 1st. The ITS project runs along West AJ Highway (SR 34 / US 11E) from Merchants Greene Boulevard (SR 474) to West Morris Boulevard / Walters Drive and along Morris Boulevard […]
Local Rotarian Completes 3-State Training Program
The president of the Rotary Club of Jefferson City, Tennessee, Michelle Templin joined 417 fellow Rotary leaders in Nashville to fine tune their skills to lead their clubs next year. Michelle was selected by the club to serve as president of the club that has major community service projects in Jefferson County. The Rotary […]
