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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 “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, […]
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 […]
