Interest High for County Commission Seats
Though the May election is still several months away, some are already looking toward the General Election in August. The late summer election ballot will carry the Republican nominations for County Elected Officials for the office of Mayor, Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, County Court Clerk, Registrar of Deeds, Trustee, as well as judicial positions. Headlining […]
Interviews For New Director Of Schools Begins
Search for the next Director of Jefferson County Schools is in full swing and the Jefferson County School Board will begin the interview process this week. Search facilitator Wayne Qualls presented the School Board with nine candidates for the position of Director of Jefferson County Schools during the Thursday, March 15, 2018 Board Work Session. […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day From The Jefferson County Post!
Today we celebrate the patron Saint of Ireland and avoid those who want to pinch us. It’s Saint Patrick’s Day Saturday March 17, 2018. Many around the world, not just those of Irish origins, will use the day to celebrate heritage and Christian traditions. St. Patrick’s Day has a rich and varied past that actually […]
Fire Dept. Funding Hot Topic At Dandridge Board Of Mayor & Aldermen
The Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the allocation of up to $425,000 for a new fire truck to address the need to send multiple trucks for water carry load at their regular voting meeting Tuesday evening, March 13, 2018. Fire Chief Andy Riley made the presentation for a new truck, which has been […]
County Commission Holds March Work Session
The Jefferson County Commission met for their regular work session on Monday evening at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Several citizens addressed the County Commission regarding a variety of issues including Parrott’s Chapel, the County Animal Shelter and EDA. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri introduced local attorney Richard Tally who brought the topic of a class […]
Budget Committee Action – CARE To Take Over Animal Shelter Operations
With budget season under way, the Jefferson County Budget Committee met for their regular voting meeting on Monday evening, March 13, 2018 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The committee approved several budget amendments on both the County and School side largely as a part of regular housekeeping. The majority of the discussion centered around […]
Rescue 180 Honored at CADCA’S National Leadership Program
On Feb. 6, Rescue 180 was one of 160 community coalitions honored during a graduation ceremony at CADCA’s (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) National Leadership Forum, just outside of Washington, D.C. The coalitions received a graduation certificate for completing CADCA’s National Coalition Academy, a rigorous training program designed to increase the effectiveness of community drug […]
Spring Break Fun Not Far Off
With all the illness and winter weather going around lately, it’s hard to image that it will be over anytime soon. Fear not! Spring and eventually dare we say, summer, is on the way in the coming months. Longer days with sunshine and better weather are just around the corner. Why not kick start all […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Interdiction Plus Team Arrest Michigan Drug Trafficker in Jefferson County
On Monday, February 12, Tennessee Highway Patrol Fall Branch Interdiction Plus Trooper William Connors stopped a vehicle on I-40 in Jefferson County for a speeding violation. While interviewing the driver, several indicators of criminal activity were present. Interdiction Plus Trooper Sollie Rabun arrived on scene to assist with a consensual search of the vehicle. The […]
Adderhold Announces Candidacy For County Clerk
Travis Adderhold announces his candidacy for Jefferson County Clerk on the May 1 Republican Primary ballot. Travis has lived in Jefferson County for over 20 years. He moved to Jefferson County with his parents while attending the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in pursuit of his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Adderhold worked for the former […]
Lodwick Disqualified From May 1st Republican Primary
Kenneth H. Lodwick, who had submitted paperwork to run for the office of Circuit Court Clerk, has officially been disqualified by the Tennessee Republican Party (TRP) from running as a Republican candidate in the May 1st primary. An official challenge of Mr. Lodwick’s status as not being a “bona fide Republican” was submitted in late-January […]
Rachel Niceley of Strawberry Plains Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Mayor
Rachel Niceley of Strawberry Plains announces her candidacy for Jefferson County Mayor in the Republican Primary on May 1st. Rachel is the youngest daughter of Sen. Frank and Cyndie Niceley and sister to former County Commissioner Anna Niceley-Barreiro. Her main platform points include reducing Jefferson County’s debt, making county government more transparent and accessible, respecting […]
The Race is ON
Though May is still several months away, the closing date to file as a candidate in the May 2018 primary passed last week. There are a few highly contested elections on tap for the May primary, including that of Jefferson County Mayor, Jefferson County Sheriff, County Trustee, Circuit Court Clerk, County Clerk for Jefferson County, […]
Frank Herndon Seeks Re-Election For Jefferson County Clerk
Jefferson County’s current County Clerk, Frank C. Herndon, is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for County Clerk in the May 1st Republican Primary. Herndon, who is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County says, “I have been honored to serve the citizens of Jefferson County as your County Clerk for the past four years, and I respectfully ask […]
County Department of Education Building Funding Approved
The historic Department of Education building located in Dandridge will soon get a nearly $1.3 million dollar face lift and renovation thanks to action taken in a called meeting of the Jefferson County Commission that was held Monday evening, February 12, 2018 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Seventeen Members of the twenty one member […]
State Department Of Education Denies Waiver Of Illness Days – Students To Make Up Days
February 19 and 20th will now become regular school days for Jefferson County Schools. After closing on Thursday and Friday, due to illness, Jefferson County Schools has now missed a cumulative number of 12 days of school. As was previously advertised on our Public 2017-2018 Calendar, the first days to be used for make-up days […]
