Hollie McGhee Crowned Fairest Of The Fair 2015
Hollie McGhee was crowned Fairest Of The Fair 2015 this past weekend at the Jefferson County Fair. Hollie is the 16 year old daughter of David and Cindy McGhee of New Market. She is a rising Junior and honor student at Jefferson County High School. In the fall she will be entering Walter State Community […]
Dr. Sean M. DeLair Joins Tennova’s Medical Staff
Tennova Healthcare welcomes Sean M. DeLair, M.D., urologist, to his new medical practice at Tennova Urology – LaFollette. Dr. DeLair is accepting new patients at his office at 905 East Central Avenue, Suite 102, LaFollette. Dr. DeLair is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary conditions. He specializes in the surgical treatment of kidney, […]
TSLA Congratulates Librarians Who’ve Completed Specialized Training Program
Librarians do more than stand guard over shelves of books. In order to be successful, they’re frequently called up to be freedom of information advocates, strategic planners, marketing specialists, budget-balancing experts, public speakers and more – sometimes all in the same week! To help Tennessee’s public librarians deal with the many challenges they face on the job, the […]
The 80’s Patriots Forever
The eighties were a great decade for Jefferson County High School and it was a flash from the past last weekend as ten years worth of Jefferson County Patriots came together for a multi year reunion. The event was hosted at the Havely Farm on Dumplin Valley Road and the “me generation” came out in […]
FFA Educates Local Children With Petting Zoo
The Jefferson County High School FFA Officer Team had a busy day on Saturday, as they conducted a petting zoo at Centennial Park in Jefferson City. The event offered community children the opportunity to engage the animals, as well as offering children and adults educational information on a variety of local farm animals. FFA Secretary […]
Carson-Newman University Library Installs More than 50 New Computers
Carson-Newman University is making major technological updates in Stephens-Burnett Memorial Library just in time for students to arrive for the fall semester. Information Technology Services (ITS) is replacing nearly 40 PCs on the main and second floors with new ones. The department is also making room to accommodate more students with seven additional PCs and […]
FSG Vice President Receives Commercial Lending Certification
Debbie Stepp, a vice president and commercial banking officer with FSG Bank, recently graduated from The Southeastern School of Commercial Lending. She completed the intensive, one-week program concentrated on all aspects of commercial lending at the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Over the course of the week, she took […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers Have Another Successful Run
Mossy Creek Cruzers held their fifth annual car show on Saturday, June 11, 2015 at Jefferson Middle School. Dozens of antique beauties filled the parking lot in front of the school and antique car affectionados strolled the rows checking out their favorite vehicles. An active car club, the Mossy Creek Cruzers also have several philanthropies […]
First Peoples Bank Gets Their Country On
First Peoples Bank’s 25th Annual Birthday Bash was held May 19th, 2015 at Carson Newman University. Those in attendance (around 375) enjoyed a buffet of barbeque with all the “fixins” and a tribute to the iconic TV Variety show “Hee Haw,” presented by a cast of famous and not so famous entertainers. The evening was […]
Jefferson County Celebrated 4th of July With a Bang!
Jefferson County made a two day celebration of Independence Day, kicking off the festivities by Shakin’ the Lake in Dandridge. The annual event drew a crowd on both sides of Douglas Lake, as the Point Marina hosted the firework display on Friday evening. Saturday, the holiday proper, saw parades on both land and water, with […]
Volunteer Spirits Has Ribbon Cutting
Volunteer Spirits held their ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 2, 2015. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted the event. The Wiggins Family, who are proprietors of the new business, were joined by Jefferson City Mayor Mark Potts and other local dignitaries for the ceremony. Shelia Wiggins offered the welcome and thank you as a […]
Happy Independence Day from the Jefferson County Post!
Saturday is July 4th, or as the holiday is officially known, Independence Day! Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which established the nation as sovereign from British rule and taxation. Despite being put into action on the 4th, the Thirteen Colonies legally separated from Britain on July […]
Country Legend John Conlee to Perform in Newport, TN
Country legend John Conlee (Mr. Rose Colored Glasses), a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville will be performing on Saturday, July 25 at Cocke County High School, Newport, TN. During John Conlee’s 35 year career in Country Music, he has brought to audiences such classic songs as: “Rose Colored Glasses” (John’s signature […]
40th Annual Chestnut Hill Charity Horse Show
It is that time of year, when a bounty of beautiful horses and accomplished riders make their way to Chestnut Hill Ballfield for the 40th year of competition. The Chestnut Hill Fire Department hosted their annual Horse Show on Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, 2015. A two day event, the competition brings out […]
Ribbon Cutting for Mossy Creek Wines & Spirits
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Mossy Creek Wines & Spirits on Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2015. The event ushered in a new era in Jefferson County, as Mossy Creek Wines & Spirits has the distinction of being the first retail package store to have an official ribbon cutting since […]
New Market Hosts Summerfest 2015
The New Market Volunteer Fire Dept. hosted their annual Summerfest last weekend. A two day event, Summerfest is a major fund raiser for the active department. Even high winds and rain did not dampen the enthusiasm that surrounds a special announcement of an additional sub station that has been highly anticipated. The festival kicked off […]
