Local Artist David Seal To Have Showing At 12th Day Of Christmas In Downtown Dandridge, Sunday
The Jefferson County Post is pleased to announce that local artist David Seal will have a showing on Sunday, December 13, 2015 in the reception room of the Jefferson County Post, located at 1237 Gay Street (the Vance Building) in the Historic Town Square in Dandridge. Seal is a native of Jefferson County, an educator […]
Fundraiser for Smoky Mountains Children’s Home; Dec. 14 – 19, 2015
The Biblical Times Dinner Theater is hosting a special fund raiser for the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. During the week of Dec. 14th through Dec. 19th, patrons can get a 50 percent discount on their tickets to the Biblical Times Dinner Theater’s Christmas Show, if they bring at least one toiletry item that will be […]
White Pine Christmas Parade Leads The Way
Jefferson County kicked off its Christmas Parade season on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in White Pine. Children lined the streets of Town, hoping to grasp a fist full of candy or catch the sight of Santa. Firetrucks, with sirens blaring, horses and carriages, church and community floats and even eighteen wheelers were all a part […]
A Few Tickets Left For KSO
For those that are looking for a nice way to kick off the Holiday Season, tickets are still available for the Friday, December 4th performance of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. The 2015 show marks the second annual Christmas event and the inaugural performance in 2014 was to a packed house. KSO on the Road, which […]
Happy Thanksgiving 2015!
Thursday, November 26, 2015 is Thanksgiving, America’s beloved holiday of giving thanks for the blessings in one’s life. It is believed that the Wampanoag tribe, along with some of the Plymouth colonists, are the original participants in the first Thanksgiving. Unlike their European holiday co-hosts, the Wampanoag tribe has stayed in relatively the same location, […]
Night Of Patriots 2015 and Voice Of Democracy
Jefferson County High School students recently honored local Veterans at their annual Night of the Patriots performance. The highly anticipated show had its debut in the newly minted James D. Swann Center for Performing Arts which is located on the main campus of Jefferson County High School. Student performers hosted three shows to accommodate parents, […]
Appalachian Electric Cooperative Honors Greg Williams with Industry Achievement Award
Greg Williams, General Manager of Appalachian Electric Cooperative, was honored at the 2015 Tantalus Users Conference in Las Vegas on November 10. He received the “Industry Achievement Award” from Peter Londa, President and CEO of Tantalus Systems Corp., the company that provides the communications and applications network that AEC uses in connection with its Automated […]
Carson-Newman Students Present Senior Recitals
Carson-Newman University music majors Laura Frahme and Sarah Roney Recently Presented their Senior Recital on campus. Along with those in attendance for the event were, left to right, C-N alumna Mary Brandes; Ruth Graham, daughter of evangelist Rev. Billy Graham; Frahme; Roney; The University’s First Lady Kay O’Brien; and representatives of the University’s Women of […]
Dreams Do Come True
They say Walt Disney World is the place where dreams come true. That is especially true if you were to ask five young and extremely talented martial artists from Fusion Martial Arts in Dandridge Tennessee This past October Trinity Tackett, Frankie Estepp, Noah Strange, Randall Batts, and Sam Estepp traveled to Orlando Florida to follow […]
Dandridge Streets Fill With Ghosts And Goblins Halloween Night
Ghosts and goblins, witches, super heroes and zombies of every shape and size roamed the streets on Saturday evening in search of something sweet. They scoured neighborhoods, church parking lots and businesses in their quest to fill their candy bucket to the brim and nary one pumpkin lit house was left untouched. As was the […]
Jefferson County Nursing Home Celebrates Halloween
Residents at the Jefferson County Nursing Home had a real treat on Friday, as trick or treaters made their way down the halls of the facility. The Nursing Home staff dressed in their favorite costumes, much to the delight of the residents, and residents doled out candy to the trick or treaters. Halloween is an […]
AEC Event Promotes Energy Audits
A tent, some friendly folks with great information, and a cup of hot cider for those stopping by on the way to the game. That’s what took place at AEC’s community engagement event prior to the Jefferson County Patriots’ home football game with Kingsport on October 23rd. Co-op members were provided with self-audit forms to […]
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. Submitted by: Cecelia Puryear, White Pine, TN I don’t know how many Jefferson County residents are […]
Former Chief Justice Gary Wade Keynotes Jefferson County Democrat Fundraiser
The political machine is gearing up, as candidates have begun stating their positions on the issues and lobbying for votes. A Party that is growing in influence and numbers locally, Jefferson County Democrats hosted a fundraiser on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Jefferson County Rescue Building. An annual event, the bean supper is an ode […]
Don’t Miss A Trick When It Comes To Halloween Fire Safety
Every year, Halloween decorations, costumes and parties seemingly become more elaborate and outrageous. While the season may thrill trick-or-treaters, Halloween season can sometimes lead to dangerous and tragic situations. National data from the U.S. Fire Administration shows 10,300 fires typically occur during the three-day period around Halloween, causing about 25 deaths, 125 injuries and $83 […]
