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 […]
Shop at Home Week in Jefferson County
The snow may be melted but residents of Jefferson County will be feeling the effects of the past harsh weather for a weeks to come. Snow, freezing rain and ice had everyone in a rush to the grocery stores, followed by days of hibernation, as Jefferson County waited for the thaw. Now it’s back to […]
Jefferson County Post Staff Writer J. D. Swann Publishes Book for Teachers and Parents
Jefferson County Post Staff Writer J. D. Swann has entered the world of authorship with the February 25, 2015 release of A Roadmap to Success: Foundations of STEM Learning. David, a White Pine eighth grade science teacher, has worked in education for nearly 15 years. David has had further experience with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, […]
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Jefferson County Post!
Despite the popularity of Valentine’s Day as a commercial holiday, the celebration’s roots are not widely agreed upon. Originating as a religious holiday, Valentine’s Day once lived up to its namesake: the holiday celebrated the life of St. Valentinus. The contention between historians comes from the fact that there is no general consensus on who […]
Health Council SEED Project Thanks Tractor Supply
In December, Tractor Supply of Jefferson County selected Mary Ball’s entry in their online photo contest to win a gift card. “Miss Mary” picked up the “Compost Bag” she decided to purchase for use at the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City. She also invited store manager Mike Bleier to partner with the […]
UT Gardens February 2015 Plant of the Month: Supermarket Orchid
Did someone bless you with a beautiful orchid? Mass marketing has hit the orchid world! Among the most popular orchids for gifting are cattleyas(pronounced “KAT-lee-uh”). Another favorite gift orchid is the genus phalaenopsis (pronounced “fail-en-NOP-sis”). This orchid is nicknamed the moth orchid because of the shape of its blooms. Both come in a variety of […]
Little Hawks Have Big Hearts
Mrs. Denton’s kindergarten class at Mt. Horeb Elementary School gave a generous gift to the Jefferson County Humane Society last week. The young Hawks set a goal of collecting and donating more than 100 cans of food to help support the local shelter. In true spirit of community outreach, students exceeded their goal. Their furry […]
WSCC Computer Students Learn From On-The-Job Training
For graduates of Walters State’s computer and information science programs, on-the-job experience often comes before actually landing a job – through the college’s internship program. “Internships provide students with a chance to see how they can apply what they learn in the classroom to a business setting. This also develops and reinforces soft skills, such […]
WSCC Celebrates Opening of Welding, Industrial Skills Training Facility in Greenville
Walters State Community College administrators joined local industry representatives Thursday (Jan. 15) to celebrate the opening of the new Walters State Workforce Training Facility for welding and industrial skills training in Greeneville. “The ribbon cutting we are celebrating today is a tribute to what can be accomplished when the public and private sectors work together […]
Tennova Healthcare Physician Recognized for Minimally Invasive Women’s Health Surgery
The American Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS) recently inducted its first general surgeon into “The 300 Club,” which recognizes physicians who demonstrate an approach to surgery that offers patients the best cosmetic results. Marcella Greene, M.D., a general surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates at Physicians Regional Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center, joins […]
Cub Scout Pack 77 Helps Feed The Hungry In Local Community
Cub Scout Pack 77 handed out Scouting for Food bags in Dandridge neighborhoods on December 6th, and picked them back up on December 13th after residents filled them with their generous donations to feed the hungry in our community. Cub Scouts that participated include Tiger Cubs Chris Banks Jr., Ian Davis, and Jack Hampton, Wolf […]
New Market Christmas Parade
The New Market Christmas Parade is always a favorite among parade-goers and this year was no different. The New Market crowd was entertained by everything from horses to 4-wheelers, rescue vehicles to wagons. The Knoxville Kerbella Shrine added to the mix with their humorous antics and driving prowess. This year’s New Market parade was last […]
