Seventh Annual Operation Drywater
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water, June 26-28. Operation Dry Water is a national weekend of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) education and enforcement directed toward reducing alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities. Operation Dry Water is held on the weekend prior to the Independence Day (July 4) holiday […]
Dandridge Rumblings Man-Made, Not Natural
Many residents in the area of Dandridge proper were startled late Friday morning by a loud rumbling that was accompanied by the ground shaking. The incident took place around 11:50 am and quickly social media, as well as phone lines and email of town support offices, began to light up with questions regarding the brief […]
New Market Hosts Summerfest 2015
The New Market Volunteer Fire Dept. hosted their annual Summerfest last weekend. A two day event, Summerfest is a major fund raiser for the active department. Even high winds and rain did not dampen the enthusiasm that surrounds a special announcement of an additional sub station that has been highly anticipated. The festival kicked off […]
Study Compares Active Video Gaming to Unstructured Outdoor Play
The increasing use of video games is often blamed for children’s lack of interest in physical activity, but a UT study recently published in the “Games for Health Journal” suggests that active video games may actually be a source of moderate or intense physical activity in children five to eight years old. “Our study shows […]
June Jubilee Returns To Dandridge
June Jubilee made its first appearance in Historic Dandridge in several years on Saturday, June 20, 2015. The streets of the historic town square were packed early, as locals and visitors came out in abundance to welcome the beloved street fair back to Town. More than 50 vendors were on hand offering everything from delicious […]
Changes to I-40 Exit 407 Nearly Complete; New Diverging Diamond Interchange in Sevierville to Open on June 30
Motorists should be aware of changes to the way they get to and from the Smoky Mountains. TDOT will open the new I-40 Exit 407 Diverging Diamond interchange to traffic on the morning of Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Signage will be in place to direct motorists to I-40, State Route 66, and local businesses. In […]
Happy Father’s Day from the Jefferson County Post!
Sunday, June 21, 2015, is host to one of the most celebrated holidays in contemporary history: Father’s Day, a celebration of love and appreciation for the impact that fathers have on individuals and culture around the world. While Father’s Day and Mother’s Day are celebrated with very similar vigor, the histories of the two differ […]
Summer Solstice 2015
This Sunday, June 21, 2015, is the Summer Solstice, the day when the sun’s highest point is the farthest from the equator. This celestial event means that the north pole is tilted directly at the sun, making the sun set and rise farther north than normal. The result of this change in path is the […]
Jefferson City Christian Church’s Mission at Home
Habitat for Humanity got a helping hand this week from the Jefferson City Christian Church. Luke Emmert – the church’s youth pastor, Tara Patel – the Habitat Volunteer Coordinator, Jeff Hayes – the Habitat Construction Manager, and a group of ten students helped restore a home in Rushstrong Thursday, accomplishing a substantial amount of work […]
Cooling Down on the Pigeon
Sunday, June 21, 2015 is the first official day of Summer, and what better way to kick off the season than with a rafting trip down the Pigeon River? 5 Rivers Adventures is a family owned and run business owned by Jason Grooms and Chuck Stansberry operating out of Hartford, TN. 5 Rivers has been […]
Stanley’s Superlatives
Another athletic year has come and gone for Jefferson County High School, and another year for the Patriots to win the IMAC All-Sports Trophy (their 3rd in the last 4 years). The many different sports brought us, the fans, much joy, some sorrow, and even some tears. Let’s take a look back at some of […]
2nd Annual Lakeside Of The Smokies Triathlon
The second annual Lakeside of the Smokies Triathlon took place on Saturday, June 11, 2015. New to the event this year was the opportunity to sign up for an abbreviated, yet still challenging, sprint course. Those that opted for the traditional Olympic course spent the early hours of Saturday morning swimming .9 miles on beautiful […]
11-9 Vote No Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Carmichael. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Dockery. Commissioner McGraw addressed a letter that was received by Commissioners but was not signed and requested that […]
JUNE JUBILEE RETURNS JUNE 20th… BE THERE IN THE HISTORIC TOWN SQUARE
June Jubilee will arrive on the streets of the Historic Town Square in Dandridge this Saturday, June 20, 2015. A favorite event of the past, June Jubilee is making its’ first appearance in several years and the return promises excitement for the community and visitors. More than 50 vendors will line Main Street in downtown […]
Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri Calls Press Conference
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri held a press conference on Monday morning, June 15, 2015 to address the budget crisis facing Jefferson County. Palmieri stated that though he has historically been included on the agenda for comments, he discovered that he has been left off the agenda for the voting meeting that is to take place […]
