County Audit Findings
Jefferson County’s audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 has been released by the State of Tennessee Office of the Treasury. The audit, which was completed in February of 2014, showed six findings and recommendations. As has been the case for several years, the Solid Waste Disposal Fund had reoccurring findings. The audit […]
Jefferson County Nominating Committee
The Jefferson County Commission Nominating Committee met at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on April 14th, 2014. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tucker, with Commissioners Kesterson, Estes, Musick, Turner, Solomon and Blevins present at the meeting. After an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, the Agenda was approved, as were the Minutes […]
Local Lakes Near Full Pool As Boating Season Begins
Those traveling around the local lakes this weekend may have noticed a significant rise in water levels. Though still short of a full pool, Douglas and Cherokee Lakes are certainly deeper than just one week ago. Cherokee Lake was sitting at 1,052.40 ft, as of early Sunday morning, which is 20.60 ft shy of a […]
League of Women Voters’ Annual Legislative Briefing
The League of Women Voters’ Annual Legislative Briefing was held Saturday, April 12th at Perkins Restaurant in Dandridge. The guest speaker was Representative Andrew Farmer of the 17th district. He gave an ardent speech to the bipartisan group about this year’s balanced budget, on which he worked hard, and was very proud of. “We didn’t […]
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig Calls Press Conference and Defends Hanging Suit
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig held a Press Conference on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 4 pm in the Justice Center. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Captain Oaks entered the room prior to Sheriff McCoig and informed the Press that the Sheriff would make a statement and would take no questions. Sheriff McCoig stated that he was […]
Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Jefferson County Associated With January Hanging
On April 16, 2014 a law suit was filed in the 4th Judiciary District in Tennessee (Dandridge) alleging wrongful death of Jeffrey Free, a prisoner in Jefferson County, due to negligent acts of officials, agents and employees of Jefferson County. The Plaintiff in the suit is Donna Free, wife of Jeffrey Free. Following a plea […]
County Commission Loses Quorum
The Jefferson County Commission met for a Work Session on Monday, April 14, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Acting Chairman Griffin who was sitting in for an absentee Chairman Mills. Also absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery, Barriero and Patterson. Three Citizens appeared before the […]
Budget Committee Reasserts No Increases For Department Budgets
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held a Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, April 14, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Budget Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Dockery and Mills. Upon a Motion from Akard and 2nd from Blevins, the Committee Approved the […]
Farrar Endorses Adderhold for County Clerk
I would like to take this opportunity to give you a heart-felt thank you for allowing me to serve as your County Clerk. It has been a great privilege and honor to have met and worked with so many of the fine people of Jefferson County. The time is drawing near to elect one of […]
Allergy Season Arrives in East Tennessee
Very few sights are more lovely than spring in East Tennessee. After a rough 2014 winter, many are welcoming the green grass and beautiful blossoms of spring. For those that suffer allergies, however, the warmer temperature and sunny days also bring watery eyes, upper respiratory distress and bouts of sneezing. East Tennessee has long been […]
Board Focus On JCHS Football Stadium & Safety Upgrades
The Jefferson County School Board held a Called Meeting prior to their Work Session on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Potts and condolences were offered to School Board Member Rogers in the passing of a close family member. All Members of the Board were […]
Republican Women Host Forum
The Jefferson County Republican Women hosted a pancake breakfast and candidate forum on Saturday morning. Candidates for both the May and August elections were on hand to introduce themselves to a standing room only crowd. Republican Party Chairwoman Paula Rugel offered the welcome and call for candidates, while Tamara Fain served as time keeper. Candidates […]
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meet
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the Town of Dandridge met on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in the Public Works Building. Three proposed Ordinances or Resolutions represented a large portion of the business for the evening. Ordinance 13/14-23 amending the Dandridge Municipal Code to address inconsistencies in the beer code for those establishments that […]
REP FARMER DELIVERS BLUE BOOKS TO DES STUDENTS
Rep. Andrew Farmer visited Cynthia Mayes and her 2nd grade class on April 4th at Dandridge Elementary School and presented each of them with a personal copy of the new Tennessee Blue Book. Ms. Mayes has been working with her students to help them better understand how Tennessee state government works and had asked if […]
Goddard To Moderate Jefferson County Post Primary Debate, April 15
The Jefferson County Post is pleased to announce that Doug Goddard will serve as the Moderator for the April 15, 2014 Primary Debate. Goddard was elected as the first County Executive of Jefferson County in 1978, and he held the office for two terms before declining to seek reelection. During his tenure as the County […]
