A Sweet Saturday in Strawberry Plains
Strawberries were the order of the day on Saturday, as the Spring Strawberry Festival came to Strawberry Plains. Fun food, crafts and vendor booths gave festival goers with a great way to spend a sunny weekend day. Also on hand was the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and the New Market Volunteer Fire Department. Knoxville Pipes […]
Getting Pretty
It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child and it could be equally said that it takes a community to make a town. Dandridge Mayor George Gantte, Alderman Mike Nelson and a group of dedicated community members put their time and sweat equity where there heart is and beautified the […]
Green and Black Was on the Attack: Small Town Karate School Wins Big in Kentucky
On a Saturday in Kentucky that was consumed by the sounds of horses racing at Churchill Downs and boxing fans around the world debating the outcome of the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight, the Elite Martial Arts Challenge was hosting the 2015 Kentucky State Championship, Open Martial Arts Tournament in Berea Kentucky. In attendance was Charles […]
Creative Learning vs. Spring Fever
As Jefferson County students race toward the final day of school, teachers are challenged with finding unique ways to keep them engaged in learning. Battling field trips and spring fever isn’t always easy, but many local educators have proved that they can make education fun during the countdown to summer vacation. In that vein, the […]
JCHS Youth Leadership Class Takes Tour
The Jefferson County High School Youth Leadership Class recently took a walking tour of Dandridge. Acting as a guide for the tour was Bob Jarnagin, who serves as the Jefferson County Historian and the go to guy for Dandridge history. The Historic District in Dandridge is recognized on the National Register of Historical Places and […]
Big Bombers need not worry…
Core Golf had a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 7, 2015, hosted by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Chamber and business community were on hand for the event. Core Golf, located at 600 Cline Road, offers a wide range of opportunists for golfers to work on their golf skills, including a […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo from the Jefferson County Post!
May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, a day often considered to be Mexico’s Independence Day. This is a misconception, however. Cinco de Mayo is the remembrance and celebration of Mexico’s victory at the Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla) over the oppressive French forces, while El Grito de la Indepedencia (The Cry of Independence) is […]
Nicole Burney Named Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year
Nicole Burney, a local young lady has been named the Dumplin Valley Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year. Every month the club selects a youth of the month from K-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th and higher grades based on the totality of a youth’s character. Grades are a factor, but improvement, willingness to help […]
Glenmore Mansion Holds Spring Garden Market
Glenmore Mansion held its Spring Garden Market May 2, 2015, as booths lined the estate, showing off the seasons beautiful bounties. While flowers and plants were the main draw of the day, there was something for everyone present, with several booths showing off garden artwork and even crafts like birdhouses. Food and tea tents were […]
Dr. Mukesh K. Sharma Joins Tennova’s Medical Staff
Tennova Healthcare welcomes Mukesh K. Sharma, M.D., cardiologist and interventional cardiologist, to his new medical practice at East Tennessee Heart Consultants. He is accepting new patients at his office at TurkeyCreekMedicalCenter, 10810 Parkside Drive, Suite 301, Knoxville. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sharma, call 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682). Dr. Sharma is a distinguished heart specialist with […]
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 […]
