… And The Lake Shook!
On July 3rd the waters of Douglas Lake were certainly rocking as Shakin’ the Lake 2014 came to Dandridge. It was an up and down year for the annual event, having trouble finding financial footing when funding contributions from the Town fell short of their requested contribution, resulting in the initial cancellation of the highly […]
Knox County Jury Returns $3.25 Million Verdict Against Tennova In Wrongful Death / Medical Malpractice Case
Last Friday evening, a Knox County jury returned a verdict of $3.25 million in a wrongful death/medical malpractice claim. The verdict, against Mercy Health Systems (now Tennova), involved a wrongful death claim for the death of Valerie Hurley, a 25-year-old membership director for the Knoxville Zoo. Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a sister facility to the […]
Safety for 4th of July
Fires and the 4th of July go hand and hand for many people. Camping and outdoor barbequing, as well as shooting off fireworks, are traditional ways that some celebrate the holiday and it extends beyond the actual Independence Day into the days leading up to and following July 4th. While fireworks and outdoor fire pits […]
GOP Divided As Some Extreme Right Take Run At TN Supreme Court – The Post Interviews Chief Justice Wade
Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Gary Wade will be in Dandridge this weekend for an open house event designed to spotlight the question of judicial retention on the upcoming August ballot. The question of judicial retention makes its way onto the ballot in eight year cycles, and the August 2014 ballot will see 23 questions […]
Dog Days Could Be Danger Days Of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer are back and temperatures are reaching the red numbers, as July arrives in East Tennessee. Fun and sun is wonderful for humans but it is not so enjoyable for our canine counterparts. Dogs do not react as well in extreme temperatures as we do and it is important for pet […]
4H Patriot Shooters Bring Home High Awards
The Patriot Shooters recently participated in the State Shooting Competition and several team members brought home high awards. There were over 2,200 participants from grade 4 – college age students. Among those bringing home awards was Brad McFarlane who came home with the Grand Champion in Sporting Clays with a score of 99. He also […]
The Lake Will Shake Afterall! – Shakin’ The Lake Firework Show Is Back On
Shakin’ the Lake, a popular, annual fireworks event that takes place at The Point Marina and is viewed by hundreds of visitors from various locations, including the Dandridge Dike, is back on. According to Eva Talley, of The Point, public interest in saving the event was high and some local business owners willingly contributed to […]
Daryle Keck To Serve As Interim President And CEO Of Chamber
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Daryle Keck will serve as interim President and CEO of the Chamber until a full-time replacement is announced. Mr. Keck served as Chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors during 2012 and 2013 and is familiar with the Chamber programs such […]
You’re Invited!
The Jefferson County Post is please to announce that we will be hosting some very special guests this Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Martha and John Eachus, of Talking Turkey Studio in Gatlinburg will be showing their wonderful stained glass art in the reception area of the Jefferson County Post, located at 1237 Gay Street […]
Young Eagles Take To The Sky
Saturday was a good day to take to the air and several area children took the opportunity to do just that, as the Moore-Murrell Airport in Morristown hosted the Experimental Aircraft Association. The annual event is a wonderful way to spotlight the Young Eagles, a program designed to promote an interest in aviation in young […]
Low Income Housing Projects Not To Be For 2014
Developers had applied for six section 42 housing developments in Jefferson County for the 2014 tax credit allocation year. Tennessee Housing Development Agency announced last week those counties that had developments on the grey list for allocations. THDA ranks development application requests and compiles a ranked list of successful applicants. All six of Jefferson County’s […]
Jefferson County Man Shoots Son
A Jefferson County man has been taken into custody for shooting his son in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 14, 2014. According to information released by the Jefferson County Sheriff G.W. “Bud” McCoig, officers were dispatched to 375 East Dumplin Valley Road in Jefferson City following a call from a man stating that […]
TDH Seeks To Raise Awareness About Chikungunya
The Tennessee Department of Health is investigating the first potential cases of chikungunya in the state. Multiple people from Tennessee recently traveled to the Caribbean, where the illness is now a widespread epidemic with over 100,000 suspected cases. Some of the recent travelers from Tennessee now have symptoms of the illness. “This is often a […]
No Shake In The Lake This Year – Firework Show Cancelled
The Point Resort has cancelled their annual fireworks extravaganza known as Shakin’ the Lake. Highly anticipated and attended, the event has become one of the première holiday events in the region. Representatives from The Point had requested funding assistance in shouldering the cost of the event, which racks up ticket that runs into the tens […]
Miscalculation In Tax Rate Costs School System
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Called Meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Upon a Motion from Board Member Vines and 2nd from Board Member Cavanah, the Board Approved […]
River Glen June Trials
While much of the nation’s attention was on Belmont Stakes, as California Chrome prepared to make a run at being the 12th Triple Crown champion, locally horse aficionados were up early at River Glen Equestrian Park. River Glen held Horse Trials on June 6th-8th and the field was deep with graceful participants. River Glen, located […]
