It’s Official
Following months of preparation, planning and construction the new freshman academy has officially been given the moniker the Patriot Academy and there is signage to prove it. In the final stages of construction, the new building’s sign was erected on Friday following a School Board and community tour earlier in the week. Director of Business […]
Carson-Newman hosts BOOST 5k Color Run
Carson-Newman University hosted a local 5k color run, raising almost $1,000 for the Bonner Out of School Time (BOOST) after school program. The Carson-Newman Mortar Board honor society hosted the colorful fun run to benefit the Bonner after school program as part of the Carson-Newman re-Action Project. The project encourages campus groups to raise money […]
Accident At High School Intersection Hwy 92 & Dumplin Valley Tuesday Evening
Tuesday evening at the busy intersection of Dumplin Valley Road and Highway 92, Dandridge Police & Fire Departments along with several other emergency responders were called to the scene of an accident involving a pickup truck and Ford Escort. According to Dandridge Police Sergeant Dave Hager the pickup truck was West bound on E. Dumplin […]
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 […]
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. […]
Carson-Newman “Hunger Games” Raises Over $7,700 for AO Outreach
Carson-Newman University students spent the weekend battling the elements and each other in the second annual Carson-Newman Hunger Games, resulting in a fundraising boom for Appalachian Outreach. Despite temperatures dipping into the 30s, the good-natured fun resulted in raising over $7,700 for the home repair ministry. “Last year we raised $2,500,” said Tommy Clapp, C-N […]
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 […]
Douglas & Cherokee Dams Identified As Problematic For TVA
More than a month after Tennessee Valley Authority began core testing at sites visible on Douglas Lake, the testing continues. Cherokee and Douglas Dams have been identified as problematic for TVA in their quest for licensing with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to bring Watts Bar Unit 2 Nuclear Reactor on line. In a conference call […]
Corker to President Obama: Senate Must Be Fully Consulted Prior to Expanded U.S. Involvement to Stem Crisis in Syria
In a letter to President Barack Obama, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the Senate must be fully consulted before any decision to expand U.S. involvement to stem the crisis in Syria, including any lethal assistance to Syrian opposition forces or U.S. military action. “As you consider further […]
SOFAH Concerned With How Local Government Conducts Business
The Save Our Farms and Homes group met on Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2013, to discuss the recent developments associated with the proposed Megasite project and the impact they will have on property owners in the footprint of the project. Earlier last week, Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC) released a statement saying that […]
Bass Masters Southern Open On Douglas Lake
For the second time in a week, the waters of Douglas Lake are filled with anglers looking for the big catch. The Bass Master Southern Open launched on Thursday morning and will continue through the final weigh this (Saturday) afternoon. Douglas Lake is becoming a hot spot for Bass Tournaments, thanks, in part, to the […]
Mega Collapse – Plug Pulled on East TN Regional Megasite Proposal
The Jefferson County Economic Oversight Committee announced today that it will no longer pursue the proposed Megasite that was to be located in Jefferson County. Presented to the public in early January, the Megasite garnered serious opposition from property owners in the footprint of the project. Initially, the project was touted as having financial support […]
Students Lead Litter Grant Program Across County
The Jefferson County Litter Grant Program will soon be making its way into local elementary schools with the assistance of Shelia Evans and the Jefferson County High School Service Learning Class. Evans, who teaches the class, will lead students in a program that will be presented across Jefferson County. The Litter Grant is a Tennessee […]
