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Rain Doesn’t Dampen Old Time Saturday

Rain Doesn’t Dampen Old Time Saturday

It takes more than torrential rain to dampen a thirty year old event and Old Time Saturday was proof that spirit and a really good umbrella can best even the rainiest of days. The 30th annual Old Time Saturday came to Jefferson City on Saturday, October 3, 2015. One of the most anticipated events in […]

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2nd Annual Jefferson County Sampler

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2nd Annual Jefferson County Sampler

Great food was not in short supply at the Carriage House Tuesday night as the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted their second annual Jefferson County Sampler. The rainy night did not dampen the spirits of the over 100 people in attendance, or the 15 vendors who gathered to show off the food of the […]

Tapping the sun’s energy as a shared resource: Community Solar comes to AEC members

Tapping the sun’s energy as a shared resource: Community Solar comes to AEC members

Appalachian Electric Cooperative is proud to be leading the effort to help folks take advantage of the benefits of solar power and join with others who are supporters of clean, renewable energy. Community-based solar power is an idea whose time has come, according to AEC General Manager Greg Williams: “It’s all about leveraging the economies […]

AEC 75 Years Strong

AEC 75 Years Strong

Appalachian Electric Cooperative is still looking good as it celebrated its 75 annual membership meeting on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Smoky Mountain Expo Center in White Pine. Not only were attendees treated to lunch and fun activities that included a kid’s zone, they also received a $20 credit on their electric bill just […]

Annual Scots-Irish Festival Packs Streets Of Dandridge

Annual Scots-Irish Festival Packs Streets Of Dandridge

Though the weather was not a bonny as it could have been, that didn’t dampen the excitement of the annual Scots-Irish Festival. For the ninth year, the Historic Town Square in Dandridge was filled with clansmen, kin and spectators looking to celebrate the Scots-Irish heritage that is so prevalent in the area. Since 1783, the […]

JCHS & Patriot Academy Presents 2015 Homecoming Court

JCHS & Patriot Academy Presents 2015 Homecoming Court

The homecoming court of the Jefferson County High School and Patriot Academy was elected by popular vote of each class: Representing  the Patriot Academy  and the Freshmen  Class Erin Bailey – is the daughter of Scott & Michelle Walker of Jefferson City and Russ & Molly Bailey of Morristown. She is a member of First […]

Boys’ Night Out Headlines In Dandridge For Music On The Town

Boys’ Night Out Headlines In Dandridge For Music On The Town

The expectation of a little bad weather didn’t dampen the second night of Music on the Town, the annual fall multi night music event that takes place in the Historic Town Square in downtown Dandridge. C. Vaughn Leslie & Boys’ Night Out performed for the Thursday evening event, offering a little R& B, soul and […]

AEC Contributes Funds to New CNU Community Development Program

AEC Contributes Funds to New CNU Community Development Program

Representatives from Carson Newman University were pleased to accept a check from Appalachian Electric Cooperative to jump-start a new initiative to “Reclaim the Creek.” Sustainable development is in keeping with AEC’s mandate to demonstrate “Concern for Community” through the seven Cooperative Principles that characterize the Co-op’s business model. “We think CNU is on the right […]

Music on the Town Starts with a Bang

Music on the Town Starts with a Bang

Dandridge kicked off their 11th Annual Music on the Town event on Thursday evening, September 3, 2015. Opening for the event were The Grascals, an award winning bluegrass band known for their cutting edge style in their genre. The evening was hot on Thursday, and so were The Grascals, as they brought big city music […]

Modern Woodmen Helps DES with Matching Funds

Modern Woodmen Helps DES with Matching Funds

Over the past few years, Dandridge Elementary School (DES) has worked hard to revitalize the facility, both indoors and outdoors.  Part of this revitalization included the purchase and installation of a new entrance sign.  The DES staff and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) hosted a Spring Fling fundraiser and Modern Woodmen matched $1250.00 toward the purchase price of […]

White Pine Public Library Honors the White Pine Friends of the Library, Donations of Books for Children

White Pine Public Library Honors the White Pine Friends of the Library, Donations of Books for Children

The Staff of the White Pine Public Library gave a reception Wednesday, September 02, 2015 at 3:30, to honor and thank The White Pine Friends of the Library for participating with The Pilcrow Foundation to receive a Children’s Book Grant. As a part of The Pilcrow Foundation’s Children’s Book Project, for every book purchased by […]

Motorcade and Memorial Tribute to Chief John Yancey

Motorcade and Memorial Tribute to Chief John Yancey

Jefferson County Police and First Responders came out in force on Sunday, August 30, 2015 to honor the memory of one of their own: Chief John Yancey. Chief Yancey passed away suddenly on August 21, 2015 after more than 30 years of service as on officer in various locations across the state of Tennessee. Chief […]

United Way Of Jefferson County Kicks Off 2015 Campaign With Parade Of Tables

United Way Of Jefferson County Kicks Off 2015 Campaign With Parade Of Tables

It was a packed house on Thursday evening, August 27, 2015, as the United Way of Jefferson County kicked off their 2015 Campaign with a Parade of Tables and Silent Auction. The Jefferson City Christian Church hosted the event and the fellowship hall looked spectacular. Local businesses and groups sponsored and decorated individual tables in […]

New FSG Bank Mortgage Announcement

New FSG Bank Mortgage Announcement

First Security Group, Inc., the holding company for FSG Bank, today announced that Amy Gilliam has joined its Mortgage team.  Gilliam will serve as a Mortgage Loan Originator for the Jefferson City and Dandridge markets. She has more than 12 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry, most recently as a Real Estate Loan […]

Pageant Nights At Jefferson County Fair

Pageant Nights At Jefferson County Fair

Pageant nights are always a highlight of the Jefferson County Fair and this year was no exception. Contestants from tots to teens came out in their finest to compete for the title and crown in their respective catagories. This year’s list of winners includes- Petite Prince-Zayne Humphreys, 1st runner up Gage Weld, 2nd runner up […]

Letter To The Editor – I am deeply disturbed by the Gunn case

Letter To The Editor – I am deeply disturbed by the Gunn case

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: David Seal, Dandridge, TN I am deeply disturbed by the Gunn case, […]