Lady Patriots Unhorse Chuckey-Doak Black Knights 3-1
As the ladies’ soccer season begins, the Lady Patriots pull off a decisive victory against Chuckey-Doak’s Black Knights in a scrimmage this past Thursday. With the final score being 3-1, the Lady Patriots’ are showing a strong determination to go to this year’s Finals. The first goal came early in the first half, giving some […]
Afternoon Pick-Up of Students by Parents at Jefferson County High School
Parents, We have had a very good beginning of the school year. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in helping us provide an environment as safe as possible for your children and our students. As part of our ongoing effort to insure student safety we find it necessary to alter pick-up time by parents […]
Public Meeting Scheduled for State Route 92 Bridge Project – Dandridge, August 15, 2013
On Thursday, August 15th, TDOT will hold a public meeting concerning a future project to replace the State Route 92 Bridge over the French Broad River in Dandridge, TN in Jefferson County. The purpose of the meeting is to present TDOT’s recommended alternative to replace the existing bridge and to gather public input on the […]
Jefferson County Fair Celebrates 70 Years, Aug 15-24, 2013
August 15 – 24, 2013 ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUN? Gates Open at 5 P.M (info (865)475-8805)
Traffic Maps Released for Patriot Academy & JCHS
Dr. Scott Walker, Principal of Jefferson County High School Main and Auxiliary Campus, has released information for parents and students that will be driving freshmen to the new Patriot Academy regarding traffic flow. A map detailing drop off and access routes for the Patriot Academy can be viewed here. Principal Walker has also included access […]
JCHS Waiting On “All Clear” From Engineers
The Jefferson County Department of Education released the following statement this morning regarding the evaluation process currently under way at Jefferson County High School. In light of the recent roof collapse of building 8, we are taking extra precaution to make sure that we don’t have any structural issues in any part of the main […]
Mayor Palmieri – No Veto, No Endorsement
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri released a statement on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, regarding the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget and 10 cent additional ($2.15 total) tax levy that was approved by majority Commission vote on Monday evening. The Mayor stated that he is not comfortable with the budget itself, which includes a deficit of around $5 […]
Welcome Back Message from Jefferson County Dept. of Education
Jefferson County Schools Director, Dr. Charles Edmonds, and Central Office Administrators, Sherry Finchum and Ruth Pohlman, address issues important to teachers, support staff, parents, students and tax payers, as the 2013-2014 school year kicks off. Jefferson County Schools convene for their first day of class on August 8, 2013.
Commission Stands On Dime Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Commission held a Special Called Meeting to address the fiscal year 2013-2014 Budget Resolutions on Monday, July 29, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tucker and Solomon. Chairman Mills stated that the resolution for the […]
County-Wide Firefighter Training Drill
Saturday was a day for practice drills for every Fire Department in Jefferson County. Firefighters converged on the boat ramp at The Point Marina & Resort to hone their skills in filling and deploying water to areas where a pressurized supply may not be available from hydrants. A scenario where hydrants are not available could […]
School Board’s Decision Not In Keeping With Separation of Church and State
The United States District Court Eastern District of Tennessee has issued a judgment order in the case of David Kucera and Vickie F. Forgety vs. Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners, et al., finding for Kucera and Forgety. In keeping with the opinion of the Sixth Circuit of Appeals, the United States District Court Eastern […]
Commission’s Decline To Approve Tax Levy Leaves Officials Facing Quandary
Last week’s decision by the Jefferson County Commission to decline to approve a proposed tax levy that would increase property tax in Jefferson County by 13 cents has left County officials facing a quandary. On Monday, June 15, 2013, the Jefferson County Commission approved a budget that requires use of County and School System fund […]
Mayor Vetoes Budget
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri announced today that he will veto the recently approved 2013-2014 fiscal year budget. The Jefferson County Commission approved the budget on July15, 2013, however failed to pass a tax levy. The proposed tax levy will increase property taxes in the County by 13 cents, and the budget calls for movement of […]
Commission Places The Order But Leaves Tab On The Table
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, July 15, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. All Commission Members were present for Roll Call. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Tucker and a 2nd by Commissioner Tabor. No […]
Interview with Mayor Alan Palmieri
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri addressed issues facing Jefferson County. Questions for the interview reflected issues of concern that have been directed to the Jefferson County Post by recent reader submitted email. No questions were vetted by Mayor Palmieri before the making of the video and the interview was in a question and answer format with […]
Roof Collapse Update – Structural Issues Identified By Infrared Scan
Jefferson County School Officials spent Monday assessing damages from the July 7th collapse of a portion of the roof at Jefferson County High School. Director of School, Dr. Charles Edmonds, stated that structural engineers, architects and the renovation construction manager were all on site early Monday morning, as well as a Safety Inspector for Tn […]
