50 Year Lease For Strawberry Plains Library Passes Committee
The Jefferson County Facilities Committee met on Monday, April 29, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Turner. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Dockery. Upon a Motion from Committee Member Tabor and 2nd from Committee Member Griffith the Minutes were Approved. The Agenda was […]
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander Keynote at GOP Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
The Jefferson County Republican Party held their annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner on Saturday evening, April 27, 2013 at Carson Newman College. Key note speaker for the event was United States Senator Lamar Alexander. Other dignitaries that participated in the program were, in order of appearance- Chancellor Telford Forgety, Judge Dewayne Sloan, U.S. Representative Jimmy Duncan, […]
Fallout From Federal School Lunch Dictates
The Jefferson County Department of Education is feeling the financial fallout from Federal dictates regarding the content of school lunches. In a push to address the trend of childhood obesity, the USDA-with significant support from First Lady Michelle Obama-instigated strict guidelines for school lunches during the 2012-2013 school year. Some school officials, however, are questioning […]
Show Us Your Agri-Art… New Reader Photos
The Post is celebrating different aspects of beauty in Jefferson County. Jefferson County is home to some of the best agricultural scenery in the United States and we would love to see pictures of your version of Agri-Art. It may be a great animal shot, an interesting barn, wildflowers on a fence or the lawn […]
New Market Teachers Vs. NMVFD Annual Match Up For Relay For Life
The New Market Community came out on Friday evening to support New Market Elementary School in their quest to raise funds for Relay for Life. An annual Spring event, the softball game that pits New Market Elementary teachers and staff against the New Market Volunteer Fire Department is a favorite community activity. Though the weather […]
IDB Meets – County Historian Jarnagin Uncovers County Ownership Of Pauper’s Cemetery
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board met on Friday, April 26, 2013 in the lowest floor of the Jefferson County Health Department. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Duignan. Absent from Roll Call was Garrett Wagley. Upon a Motion from Board Member Keck and 2nd from Board Member Huff, the Minutes were Approved. […]
Patriots Pump Iron For Cash
The Jefferson County Patriots Football Team put their brawn to good use on Thursday evening, as they participated in a Lift-A-Thon to raise funds for their upcoming season. Top sponsorship winner Jacob Manning received $100 for bringing in $595-second place went to Hunter Donahoo who won $75 for bringing in $530 and third place was […]
Jefferson County Ambulances Give A Real Lift
Jefferson County ambulances are on the cutting edge of service with recent additions of power lifts and stretchers that will accommodate the needs of local residents. Early in 2013, the County Commission approved a request from Emergency Services Director Brad Phillips to equip the County’s ambulances with the power lift systems. Director Phillips presented the […]
School Board Presented With First Look At Budget
The Jefferson County School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Piedmont Elementary School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. JCHS students that attended SCOPE gave a brief overview of the experience and received a certificate of participation from Director of Schools Edmonds. […]
JCHS Baseball Senior Night
The young Patriots baseball team had another tough loss this Monday. The Patriots came out strong in the first, putting up 2 runs with a two run double hit by Silver Munguia. Eli Hammer, the Patriots southpaw pitcher, handled South Doyle quite well, striking out six in seven innings and walking two over five innings. […]
Citizen Complaint Calls Up Ethics Committee
The Jefferson County Ethics Committee convened on Monday, April 22, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Committee was Called to Order By Chairman Tipton. Present were Committee Members Scarlett, Maples, Tucker and Sheets. Following the Approval of the July 9, 2012 meeting minutes, the Committee took up the first order of business on […]
Saturday’s Peek At Dandridge Farmer’s Market
The highly anticipated Dandridge Farmer’s Market hosted a preview date for their upcoming opening, on last Saturday morning. Many familiar faces and some new ones could be found, as vendors brought out their wares for the pre season preview. The preview event drew a large crowd to the Historic Town Square and, though still early […]
Financial Decline Of U.S. Postal Service
It may be possible that the United States Postal Service, as it currently exists, may not be sustainable. A recent push to cease Saturday delivery was nixed by Congress, who feared that rural areas would feel a significant impact should Saturday delivery stop. That decision has left the United States Postal Service in a precarious […]
Community Supports JCHS Football Team
Spring has barely started, and already the boys of Fall are busy preparing for the 2013 Patriot football season. A recent tri location car wash brought in $1,127 in donations and they will participate in their annual Lift-A-Thon on April 25 at the Jefferson County High School Football Stadium. Team members and the JCHS Sideline […]
Jeremy Faison Named Legislator Of The Year
Tennessee House of Representatives – District 11 – Jeremy Faison has recently been named Legislator of the Year by the Tennessee Development District Association. Representative Faison is in his sophomore term as a legislator, however, this is his first term as a representative for Jefferson County. Due to the redistricting process, Faison now splits Jefferson […]
No Runs, No Hits, No Walks – Run Away Victory For JCHS Patriots
The Jefferson County Patriots Varsity Softball Team had a run away victory Tuesday against Cherokee High School recording a score of 4-0. Randi Hill the Lady Patriots starting pitcher will never forget that night after pitching a perfect game against Cherokee. Only having one other perfect game in 2012. Her no runs, no hits, and […]
