2015 Jefferson County FFA Tractor Pull
Those looking for a little excitement and the roar of a good engine were not disappointed Saturday as the annual FFA Tractor and Truck Pull came to the Jefferson County Fair Grounds. The mix of food, fun and a little friendly competition were the order of the day, as enthusiasts packed the bleachers in the […]
U.S. Senator Bob Corker Visits Jefferson County
United States Senator Bob Corker stopped by the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Dandridge on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 to meet and greet with the public and local dignitaries. The event was hosted by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Director Helton introduced Senator Corker to the crowd. The Senator fielded questions from […]
Jefferson County High School to Host Night of the Patriots, April 9, 2015
NIGHT of the PATRIOTS Thursday, April 9 Featuring Veteran’s Dinner & Recognition–5 pm to 7 pm and Special Performances by JCHS students–7 pm to 8:30 pm
Happy Easter from the Jefferson County Post!
Three in four Americans identified themselves as Christians in a December 2014 poll. A little over 50% of Americans will find their way to church service on Easter. Though the celebration of Easter is very old, the tradition of the sunrise service is relatively new and came to America about the same time that the […]
Haslam Announces Federal Disaster Assistance for 35 Counties
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today the federal government will provide assistance to 35 counties still recovering from the severe winter storm of February 15 to February 22, 2015, that took 30 lives and caused widespread damage. “This deadly and devastating storm required a comprehensive and coordinated response from many, and this federal assistance will […]
TDOT Halts Interstate Construction for Easter Holiday Travel
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all interstate construction work this Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 2 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 6 at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to […]
Local Schools Compete in Modern Woodmen Speech Contest
Local elementary and middle schools competed in the Modern Woodmen of America Speech Contest on March 31 and April 1, 2015. The topic this year was “An Interesting Landmark,” and each school district sent the top students from their local-level contest. Day one of the competition saw Carrie Thiel, from Maury Middle School, take first […]
Budget Committee Working Toward Zero Property Tax Increase If Wheel Tax Increase Stands
Budget season began in Jefferson County on Tuesday evening, March 31, 2015 when the Budget Committee convened at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse for their first meeting. In light of the serious deficit that the committee is working with of $3.8 million dollars and the recent decision by the County Commission to increase the Wheel […]
Jones Welcomes Barnes
As Rick Barnes was being introduced as the Vols’ men’s basketball head coach at Pratt Pavilion, Butch Jones was leading Team 119 through its fourth spring practice over on Haslam Field. But that doesn’t mean that Barnes wasn’t on Jones’ mind as he was on the football field. When Jones walked to the podium to begin his […]
Pack 77 Competes in Annual Pinewood Derby
Boy Scout Pack 77 hosted their Pinewood Derby on Saturday March 28, 2015, at Dandridge Elementary School. Sponsors for the event were Ed Franklin Realty and KNE Trophy in White Pine. The track was alive with the ambitions of every racer, and though all raced well, Bear Scout Hunter Trent prevailed with his car: the […]
Joint Meeting Of Audit And Finance Committees
On March 31, 2015, the Jefferson County Audit Committee and Jefferson County Finance Committee met in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Prior to the joint meeting the Audit Committee convened to install officers. Gary Jett will serve as Committee Chairman, Commissioner John McGraw will hold the Vice Chair position and Finance Director Potts will be […]
Wheel It Pass?
On January 19, 2015, the Jefferson County Commission approved, with more than the required 2/3 vote, Resolution 2015-05, which will levy a wheel tax increase of $25 for automobiles(motor driven vehicles) and $15 on motorcycles, motor driven bicycles and scooters for a total of $50 for for automobiles and $30 for motorcycles. On March 12, […]
Clock Is Ticking As IDB Commits Cash
Jefferson County’s Industrial Development Board made the decision on Friday morning to up the county’s commitment to purchase property in White Pine, Tennessee. IDB members had previously identified two parcels of property owned by the Wiggington family and a third piece of property, situated in the middle of the Wiggington land and owned by Realtor […]
Misperceptions Keep Kids from Getting Lifesaving Treatment for Tickborne Diseases
Kids are five times more likely than adults to die from tickborne diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Doctors often avoid prescribing doxycycline, the most effective RMSF treatment, for young children because the drug’s warning label cautions that tooth staining may be a side effect in children younger than 8 years. A new study […]
