Large Fire Early Friday At Luxury Log Home Builder
Early Friday morning, Hearthstone, Inc., a builder of log homes located between Dandridge and Newport on Hwy 25/70, was the scene of a large fire which destroyed a building containing timber. According to officials, when fire crews arrived, the building was fully involved and had taken approximately 75% of the structure already. Firefighters were able […]
Majority of Registered Voters Stay Home This Election
The low voter turnout that plagued early voting in Jefferson County continued through Election Day, with a dismal final vote count of 2370, which is just around 5% of registered voters in Jefferson County. One driving factor that likely kept voters from the polls was the lack of hotly contested local elections. Neither Jefferson County […]
Appalachian Electric Cooperative Breaks Ground on Community Solar Project
On August 1, a great step was made for Jefferson County’s renewable energy future. Appalachian Electric Cooperative broke ground on a seven acre Community Solar Project. Funded through a grant provided by the Tennessee Valley Authority, the “Solar Farm” is located on a site adjacent to AEC’s New Market Substation on West Highway 11-E, near […]
Five-in-Five: Interview With Jefferson County Schools’ Michael Phagan
The Jefferson County Post recently caught up with Jefferson County Department of Education Director of Business Affairs Michael Phagan for a five question in five minute interview. JCP-The School Board just hired a construction manager for the new White Pine School renovation project (Burwill) and a familiar face, Tony Petitt, will be overseeing the project. […]
Cost of School Meals to Increase for This Year
Summer is coming to an end, and the school year is just around the corner. The same old routine tries to reestablish itself, and while most students adjust; changes can throw an unexpected wrench into the transition. Rising school costs, such as meal prices, can leave parents thinking twice about the joys of being back […]
Jefferson County Freshman Orientation Set for Wednesday August 3, 2016
Freshman Orientation is Wednesday, August 3, 2016. This is a required day of school for all freshmen in Jefferson County. Students are encouraged to wear red, white and/or blue to show Patriot Pride because the theme for the day is The Patriot Way. Listed below are some highlights: · Buses will be available at the […]
Denise Melton Fair Announces Candidacy For School Board
Denise Fair is announcing her candidacy for a seat on the Jefferson County School Board, representing School Board District 2/County Commission Districts 5, 6, and 7. Born in Strawberry Plains, Denise graduated Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA) with a Bachelor’s degree in Government and Communications in 1997, and has served the citizens of Jefferson County for […]
Early Voting Sluggish in Jefferson County
With only five days of early voting left, the early turnout for Jefferson County has been slow. As of Saturday, July 23, 2016 official numbers for Jefferson County had not, yet, broken the 500 mark with only 473 votes being cast locally, according to the State of Tennessee. Jefferson County Administrator of Elections Charles Gibson […]
New Market Volunteer Fire Department Considers Subscription Service
The New Market Volunteer Fire Department has begun the search for alternative funding due to recent cuts from the city’s budget. According to Fire Chief Sammy Solomon, the department has turned their attention to the possibility of initiating subscription fire service, meaning that there will be a charge to individual home and business owners for […]
Construction Managers Interview For White Pine School Renovation
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 was interview day for potential Construction Managers for the White Pine School Renovation and Addition Project. The Jefferson County School Board conducted two, one hour, interviews with candidates but held off on making a decision until both companies can come back with a price for a Manager at Risk arrangement. Merit […]
Just Passing Through
A Black Bear Sow and three Black Bear Cubs have been spotted passing through the Green Hill Road area near Dandridge, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 as reported to The Post by TWRA Officer Wayne Rich. According to Rich, the same bear and cubs have made the trek from Smokies Stadium in Kodak to Dumplin Loop […]
County Commission Honors Ms. Lura Hinchey By Resolution
Jefferson County Commissioners met for their Regular Quarterly Session on Monday, July 18, 2016 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Vice Chair Kesterson presided over the meeting in the absence of Chairman Carmichael. Also absent were Commissioners Blevins and McGraw. Following the approval of the minutes, with a motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from […]
Vince Gable On The Ballot For Constable District 8
Vince Gable fulfilled the qualifications for candidacy in the August 4th, 2016 election for the position of Constable in Jefferson County District 8. He is a resident in the Holly Oaks subdivision where he lives with his wife Virginia and their daughter Brooke. They also have a son, Josh, who lives in Belleville, IL with […]
Bobby Justice Announces Candidacy For Constable District 8
I would like to announce my candidacy for Constable in District 8 Member: Parton Hollow Church of God Married, with 2 Daughters, 1 Granddaughter, 1 son (deceased). Sergeant, United States Army Veteran 1968-1970 Volunteer Deputy Sheriff for 40 Years in Kentucky Member of Masons and Shriners for 45 Years. Graduate of Kentucky Business College Hillbilly […]
School Board Holds Called Meeting
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners held a called meeting on Thursday night at Patriot Academy. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Jarnigan, with only three other voting members available for the evening. First on the agenda for new business was the audit report for 2015. The report was only preliminary, and […]
Jefferson County Commission Holds Special Called Meeting and Work Session
Jefferson County Commission met for a special called meeting and work session Monday night. The session was to prepare for next week’s Regular Quarterly Session, which will be the first of the current fiscal year. Absent from the roll call for the evening was Commissioner Blevens. The Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission approved the rezoning […]
