Honoring the Memory of Martin Dail
Former Jefferson County Educator and active community member, the late Martin Luther Dail, was honored this week with the naming of a street in the Strawberry Plains Community and with a resolution from the Jefferson County Commission. Family members and friends gathered at Rush Strong School, where Dail served as Principal during his long tenure […]
Happy Earth Day 2015 from the Jefferson County Post!
April 22 is Earth Day, a day devoted to environmental conservation, protection, and sustainability. Overall, Earth Day is a relatively newer holiday, founded in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, who would win the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award for his work. Earth Day originated as a teach-in, an education forum devoid of specific discussion […]
2nd Annual All County Band Festival
Jefferson County was alive with music on Friday evening, April 17, 2015, as student musicians from the various Jefferson County schools came together to present the 2nd Annual All County Band Festival. Hosted in the Jefferson County High School gym, the cross school and age band presented a performance that wowed the crowd packing the […]
JCHS Annual Night Of The Patriots
Jefferson County High School honored local veterans on Thursday evening with their annual performance of The Night of the Patriots. A long standing favorite event of November, this school year’s show was pushed back several months to allow for renovations to Jefferson County High School. The delay did not dampen the spirit of the show, […]
2015 Jefferson County FFA Tractor Pull
Those looking for a little excitement and the roar of a good engine were not disappointed Saturday as the annual FFA Tractor and Truck Pull came to the Jefferson County Fair Grounds. The mix of food, fun and a little friendly competition were the order of the day, as enthusiasts packed the bleachers in the […]
Carson-Newman University Religion Professor Releases New Book
Dr. Wayne Ballard, a professor of religion at Carson-Newman University, has released a new book, “The Exile and Beyond,” from Smyth & Helwys Publishing. The new book is part of the “All The Bible Series,” an eight-volume basic biblical survey series to assist in nurturing a better understanding of the message and background of the […]
Happy Easter from the Jefferson County Post!
Three in four Americans identified themselves as Christians in a December 2014 poll. A little over 50% of Americans will find their way to church service on Easter. Though the celebration of Easter is very old, the tradition of the sunrise service is relatively new and came to America about the same time that the […]
Local Schools Compete in Modern Woodmen Speech Contest
Local elementary and middle schools competed in the Modern Woodmen of America Speech Contest on March 31 and April 1, 2015. The topic this year was “An Interesting Landmark,” and each school district sent the top students from their local-level contest. Day one of the competition saw Carrie Thiel, from Maury Middle School, take first […]
Pack 77 Competes in Annual Pinewood Derby
Boy Scout Pack 77 hosted their Pinewood Derby on Saturday March 28, 2015, at Dandridge Elementary School. Sponsors for the event were Ed Franklin Realty and KNE Trophy in White Pine. The track was alive with the ambitions of every racer, and though all raced well, Bear Scout Hunter Trent prevailed with his car: the […]
All Saints’ Episcopal School 7th Grader Places First In Farm Bureau Essay Contest
All Saints’ Episcopal School is pleased to announce 7TH grade student, London Keller, as first place winner in the Annual Farm Bureau “What is a Farmer?” Essay Contest. Jane Dean and Ernestine Haun of Farm Bureau visited the school this week to congratulate London and present her with $40 in first place prize money. Her […]
Ruth and Tony Jones Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
Ruth and Tony Jones of Grainger County celebrate 50 years of marriage March,20 2015. They have two wonderful daughters, Tonia Kinder and Tammy Pique. Their grandchildren are Angel Pique, Abby and Emmy Kincer, and Zack Kincer. They also have a great grandchild Landon, along with a nieces, nephews, and special great nieces and nephews. They have one special great – great […]
JCHS Senior Play Performs ‘LEGALLY BLONDE’
The Jefferson County High School Class of 2015 presented their Senior Play last week, to rousing audience approval. In this thirteen production, JCHS seniors offered the kitchy musical comedy of Legally Blonde, The Musical. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and featuring music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde takes […]
Carson-Newman University art exhibit to feature one of Jefferson County’s own
Carson-Newman University will host an exhibit by local artist David Seal. The exhibit runs from March 29 through April 29 in the University’s Appalachian Cultural Center. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, March 29, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The exhibit and reception are both free and open to the public. Seal’s […]
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from the Jefferson County Post!
Tuesday, March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day 2015, a religious and cultural Irish holiday celebrated all around the world. While many people engage in the customary “wearing of the green” tradition, where did the holiday originate? Officially, the day is a celebration of Christianity’s coming to Ireland, is is annually held on March 17, the […]
WSCC Sevier County Campus Hosts “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
You might have some bad memories of spelling bees from your elementary school days – sweaty palms, a nervous stomach and all those spelling rules circling in your mind. Walters State’s Sevier County Campus will help you shake off those memories and replace them with the fun and quirky contestants featured in “The 25th Annual […]
‘After all, it’s in his blood’ – Jefferson County Local Opens Distillery In Hartford
A Jefferson County local has opened a distillery in Hartford, TN. Darrell Miller was born and raised in Dandridge, Tennessee on a small dairy farm. While he was raised in Jefferson County, his travels took him far from the hills of Tennessee. Miller’s career path found him overseas, teaching internationally. When he returned to the […]
