Homecoming Court 2025 – Congratulations from the Jefferson County Post
Photographs may be downloaded at JDepewPhotography.com Representing the Patriot Academy and the Freshman Class Alexis Lauderback is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Roger Lauterbach of Dandridge. She is a member of the JCPA Youth Health Council, Sports Medicine Program and the Lady Patriots softball team. She enjoys reading and playing softball. She is escorted […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Resume Full Operations Saturday Morning, October 4, Amid the Federal Government Shutdown
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will resume full operations beginning Saturday morning, October 4, despite the federal government shutdown. This effort is made possible through a partnership among local and state governments, as well as the Friends of the Smokies and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. In anticipation of the federal government shutdown, […]
Washington Stalls Out – From the Editor’s Desk: A Local Legislator’s Call for Fiscal Responsibility
Dear Readers, As both an elected alderman in the Town of Dandridge and the Editor-in-Chief of the Jefferson County Post, I have the unique vantage point of serving our community through public office and through the press. Throughout the year, I report on the Jefferson County Commission and work closely with our town’s budget process—an […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.6%
Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady last month at 3.6%, seven-tenths of a percentage point below the national rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August was unchanged from the previous month. The rate was also 3.6% in August 2024. Tennessee’s unemployment […]
Tennessee Attorney General Joins Federal Crackdown on Ticket Scalping Schemes by Ticketmaster and Live Nation
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of six other state attorneys general in a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent entity, Live Nation Entertainment, over their alleged ticket scalping scheme that has locked out fans and driven up prices. The lawsuit, filed in the Central District […]
TWRA Highlights Gov. Bill Lee’s Hunting and Fishing Day Proclamation as Archery Season Approaches for Deer and Turkey
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is highlighting Gov. Bill Lee’s proclamation recognizing National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD), which is observed on Saturday, Sept. 27. NHFD also coincides with the launch of the statewide fall archery season for deer and the fall archery season for turkey in select counties. Check the 2025-26 Tennessee Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping […]
HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE IN WHITE-TAILED DEER CONFIRMED IN EIGHT COUNTIES
White-tailed deer populations in portions of Middle and West Tennessee are currently experiencing an increase in hemorrhagic disease (HD) activity based on TWRA monitoring efforts. HD is a naturally occurring disease in deer, typical of southeastern states, that can be caused by epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) and bluetongue (BT) viruses. These viruses are transmitted by […]
Andrew Farmer: The spirit of “We the people” is alive and well in Tennessee
For nearly two and a half centuries, the United States Constitution has stood as the cornerstone of our Republic. It has guided our nation, protected liberty, restrained government and ensured that power remains in the hands of the people where it belongs. Each year, our nation observes Constitution Week during the week of Sept. 17 […]
Tennessee Kicks Off College Application & Exploration Month
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is encouraging high school seniors to take a key step in September by applying for the Tennessee Promise scholarship during TN College Application & Exploration Month. All month long, Tennessee schools will be celebrating TN College Application & Exploration Month, a statewide initiative that builds excitement and knowledge around the college-going […]
Tourism in Jefferson County Generated $73.5 Million in Visitor Spending in 2024
Visitors to Jefferson County generated $73,525,570 in spending in 2024, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. While this represents a 6.4% decrease from 2023, local officials emphasize that the county’s tourism industry continues to play a critical role in the regional economy despite significant challenges. “Tourism has long […]
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Announces $33.5 Million in Federal Grant Funds to Support Highway Safety Education and Enforcement Statewide
Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds to be distributed statewide from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025–2026 federal fiscal year. To view the list of grant awards and recipients, visit http://bit.ly/3Hoifhz. “These grant […]
Tennessee Kicks Off College Application & Exploration Month
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is encouraging high school seniors to take a key step in September by applying for the Tennessee Promise scholarship during TN College Application & Exploration Month. All month long, Tennessee schools will be celebrating TN College Application & Exploration Month, a statewide initiative that builds excitement and knowledge around the college-going […]
U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive on Florida Warrant for Sexual Battery on a Minor
David G. Jolley, United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Tennessee, announces the arrest of Eleazar Briones-Vega for Capital Sexual Battery on a Minor. Briones-Vega was wanted out of Sarasota County, Florida by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. On the morning of August 28, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Greeneville office received information […]
President Donald J. Trump Protects the American Flag from Desecration
White House-Washington, DC, USA – August 25, 2025 COMBATING FLAG DESECRATION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to restore respect, pride, and sanctity to the American flag and prosecute those who desecrate this symbol of our freedom, identity, and strength to the fullest extent permissible. The Order directs the Attorney General to vigorously […]
MISSING BOATER RECOVERED ON DOUGLAS LAKE
The body of a missing boater has been recovered on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County. On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Yoser G. Rojas Valverde, 44, of Sevierville, went missing in the area of Indian Creek after entering the water from a pontoon boat. Witnesses report that he struggled to stay afloat, […]
Jefferson County Post Urges – Drive with Care – School Is Back in Session
A Message from the Jefferson County Post: Drive with Care—School Is Back in Session As summer fades and the school bells ring once again across Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Post urges all motorists to exercise heightened caution on our roads. With the return of students to classrooms, our streets are once again bustling with […]
