Runners Brave Cold At Gobble Wobble 5k
New Market Elementary School hosted the Gobble Wobble on Saturday morning to benefit the local school. Appropriately named, in light of the season, the event was well received by the community. More than 50 runners braved the cold weather to make the 5k run and some students also joined in the adventure by running a […]
Local Schools Celebrate Veteran’s Day
Maury Middle School was one of several local schools that hosted events for Veteran’s Day. Carson Newman University provided the Color Guard for the November 11, 2014 recognition service. The Maury Middle School Band, Chorus and Maury Singers heavily participated in the afternoon service and the honorees enjoyed a Choral Reading Tribute, as well as […]
What is the function of the Chamber of Commerce?
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 Gerard, New Market What is the function of the Chamber of Commerce? […]
Spooky Good Times
Halloween has come and gone, leaving behind only memories of a spooky evening filled with costumes and candy. Saturday morning found jack o lanterns that had seen their better days and candy wrappers from a bevy of confectionery delights littering front porches and living rooms. Despite a rainy, cold and, eventually, snowy night nothing could […]
First Peoples Bank Freedom Club Members Travel To Texas
First Peoples Bank Freedom Club members recently traveled to the great state of Texas. The group’s destination was San Antonio where they stayed at the Holiday Inn on the Riverwalk. They enjoyed touring San Fernando Cathedral, Mission Concepcion, King William District, and the Alamo where the group stopped for a picture. Upon departing San Antonio […]
New Market School Celebrates With Fall Festival
New Market School welcomed the season and the community with a Fall Festival on Friday evening at New Market Elementary School. Students, parents and school staff enjoyed a night of spooky fun, with games, a costume contest and haunted house. The funraiser also included a silent auction of creative pumpkins dressed in story book fashion, […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers Fill The Trunk Again For Those Less Fortunate
Saturday afternoon in Jefferson City found a bevy of beautiful antique cars in front of the American Legion, as the Mossy Creek Cruzers came together for their third annual Fill the Trunk with Toys event. The local car club will donate collected items to Christmas in Jefferson County, which helps Jefferson County families in need […]
Leo Club Spiffs Up Maury Middle
The Maury Middle School Leo Club spent several hours this week adding some beautifying touches to their campus. Planting fall flowers was the order of the day for the MMS Leo Club members and their advisor Elaine Browning. The Leo Club is the Alpha division of the Dandridge Lion’s Club, which serves as the Leo’s […]
Christmas In Dandridge – Save The Dates
While many are still planning for Halloween and wondering how much candy to stock up for trick or treaters, Dandridge Community Trust has been busy setting the schedule for their annual Christmas in Dandridge events. This year the kick off will be before Thanksgiving and will begin with the annual tree lighting ceremony in front […]
‘Bikers For Babes’ Lands At The Point Resort & Marina
The Point Resort and Marina hosted the first fall Bikers for Babes that benefited the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition. Although the weather did not cooperate, Bikers still came out strong to support a great cause and have a little fun. Following a rather damp afternoon ride from the Harley Davidson in Pigeon Forge to The […]
All Saints’ Episcopal School Celebrates The Feast Of St. Francis of Assisi
Wednesday morning, students and parents at All Saints’ Episcopal School celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with their annual Blessing of the Animals chapel service. Father John Dukes, of All Saints’ Church, led the school community in song and prayer as they gathered in the courtyard to celebrate the “pets that bring us […]
WSCC Professor Honored By Tennessee Communications Association
A Walters State Community College faculty member has been honored by a state organization for his contributions to the field of speech communications. Malcolm McAvoy, head of the speech communication department, was honored with the Dorotha Nortan Spirit of Service Award during the Tennessee Communication Association’s annual conference. “Malcolm is a very dedicated faculty member […]
Historic Mossy Creek Celebrates Old Time Saturday
The streets of the Historic Mossy Creek District were filled on Saturday, October 4, 2014, as Old Time Saturday came to the city. A highly anticipated annual event, this year’s street fair brought out crafters, dancers and antique car enthusiasts who set up shop on the streets of the old city. In addition to the […]
Fall Produce Abounds At Dandridge Farmer’s Market
The Dandridge Farmer’s Market was in full swing on Saturday as locals and visitors came out to pick up some of their favorite fresh produce and goodies. In addition to the wonderful, regular vendors, tickets are being sold at the Market for a Ruth Koh oil painting. The painting will be awarded at the October […]
Jefferson County 4-H/FFA members win big at the Tennessee Valley Fair
Jefferson County 4-H and FFA members come out on top at the Jefferson County Fair. The Jefferson County youth had the 3rd highest amount of entries in the fair. The Junior High Dairy Juding Team placed 1st in the Eastern Region. The team members were Beau Larrance, John Ryan Scarlett, Justin Scarlett and JoBeth Scarlett their coach […]
