Great American Country’s Nan Kelley Hosts “Taste of Autumn” to Benefit Sevier County United Way
The Gatlinburg Convention Center was filled with tasty food on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, as a Taste of Autumn came to everyone’s favorite burg. The annual event benefits the Sevier County United Way, which works to improve the lives of Sevier County residents with programs such as the Boys and Girls Club. New this year […]
4-H Members Attend Camp Explorer
Maury Middle School 4-H members took learning to a whole new level. The 4-H members went to Clyde Austin 4-H Center in Greeneville, TN last week. Although their stay was only for two days, it brought back weeks’ worth of learning they will remember for a lifetime. While at camp the 4-H members learned math […]
First Peoples Bank Freedom Club Travel to Niagara Falls
On September 23rd thru the 28th First Peoples Bank Freedom Club traveled to Niagara Falls, Canada. Shown at Goat Island all set to explore the Cave of the Winds which will take them deep down into the Niagara Gorge just a few feet from Niagara Falls are, pictured left to right: Kneeling, Nancy Longmire, Freedom […]
JCHS Students Honored with Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
Thirty Jefferson County High School students have been honored as Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Winners. Students are selected for the award based on a show of athletic talent in one of 27 eligible sports, academic achievement and community service. This is the 20th year that the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Program has been […]
JCHS Cosmetology Students Place For All Three Manikins in TN Valley Fair
Jefferson County High School senior cosmetology students place for all three manikins entered into the Tennessee Valley Fair. Claudia Calderon-Vargas (seated left) won 1st place in braid and 5th place in casual categories, and Amber Gilbert (seated right) won 1st place in the formal category. When asked about the competition, Amber replies, “I was beyond […]
Life Care Center of Jefferson City holds 11th Annual Health Fair & Fall Festival
The 11th Annual Health Fair and Fall Festival was held at Life Care Center of Jefferson City on Friday October 25 8 A.M.-11 A.M. During this festival and health fair many different screenings and information were provided for the guests attending. Free health screening for hearing, blood pressure, blood oxygen level, and three lead cardiac […]
Letter To The Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Submitted by: David Seal Dear Editor, Jefferson County Elite vs. Regular Citizens If you drop your guard while boxing, you give your opponent the opportunity to knock your lights out. Citizens in this county had their guard down in the Summer of 2009 and again in the Winter of 2013. The […]
Carson-Newman University’s BOOnett Hall
Thursday evening, the community of Jefferson City had a preview of ghosts and witches at BOOnett. Every year, Carson-Newman campus holds a community trick-or-treat adventure in the freshman/international student dormitory. Each year, there is a new theme to keep not only younger kids but also faculty, students, and even adults coming again and again. This […]
Dandridge Farmers Market hosts “So God Made a Farmer” Heritage Dinner
The Main Street Dandridge – Farmers Market hosted “So God Made a Farmer” Heritage Dinner on Sunday, October 27, 2013, as a way of preserving the historic cultural heritage of the town center. Plenty of mouthwatering locally grown fresh food was consumed by over 200 attendees. The menu consisted of a 250 pound pig donated […]
Betty Catlett Honored by Carson-Newman University’s Women of Vision
Carson-Newman’s Women of Vision organization (WOV) honored Jefferson City’s Betty Catlett with the group’s Distinguished Service Award during a recent donor recognition dinner held on the University’s campus. The dinner, held in Stokely Memorial Cafeteria, recognized numerous individuals for their support of the University. During the evening, Kay O’Brien, who serves as WOV’s president recognized […]
Restaurateur Jeff Rigsby Opens Bojangles’ Restaurant in Dandridge
Entrepreneur Jeff Rigsby celebrated the grand opening of his Bojangles’ franchise location at 690 Highway 92 South in Dandridge on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. For added excitement, guests had chances at free and discounted food and could participate in raffle drawings throughout the day. Passers-by were also greeted with a friendly wave and welcome from […]
Hang On To Your Jack-O-Lantern
With the Fall season in full swing and the scent of pumpkin spice in the air, the community is beginning to prep their porches and yards with décor for the Halloween holiday. There’s nothing more Autumn-like than a impromptu trip to the corn maze and pumpkin patch. Of course, a trip to the pumpkin patch […]
Three Tennessee counties benefit from Carson-Newman’s Saturday service blitz
On Saturday, Oct. 12, over 450 members of the Carson-Newman University community joined together for a half-day service blitz. The effort was part of the University’s annual Operation Inasmuch and is coordinated through C-N’s Bonner Center. After assembling in C-N’s Maddox Student Activities Center Saturday morning, participants broke into teams and traveled to over 30 […]
Modern Woodmen and Piedmont Elementary PTO Partner to Improve Playground
The PTO of Piedmont Elementary School Has Been Working Hard To Improve Their Playground Area. Modern Woodmen of America recently helped the PTO purchase three big, beautiful red maple trees to give much needed shade to the playground area as soon as possible. President Mindy French said that the PTO is “so thankful for Modern […]
Falling For Fall? Reader Photos
Nothing is more picture worthy than Fall in Jefferson County. Football, pumpkins, scarecrows, flowers or even something spooky-whatever represents Fall to you and your family is what we want to see. The Post is looking for your great fall photos to share in our Falling for Fall photo segment that will run periodically throughout the […]
Dandridge Arts Excursion 2013
Fall is an exciting time of year in Jefferson County, with interesting events back dropped by orange hues and hay bales. Saturday was no exception, as the annual Artist Excursion came to Dandridge. Crafters and artisans were present at businesses in the Historic Town Square, and beyond, to demonstrated their skills to the public. Weaving, […]
