Dandridge Limits and Decisions

The Town of Dandridge may soon have to make a decision regarding the Town’s limits and the proposed Megasite. Town of Dandridge Administrator McCarter and Water Management Facility Superintendent Mike Norton stated recently that it will be necessary for the Town to make adjustment to either the boundaries of the Town or lift the current […]
Will Gov. Haslam’s Voucher System Impact Jefferson County Schools?

Education reform has been a topic on the forefront of the Republican controlled Tennessee legislature and the various changes in collective bargaining and teacher evaluations have met with some degree of resistance from educators across the State. In his most recent State of the State address, Governor Haslam unveiled his most recent proposed Education Initiatives […]
Weather Takes Another Swing

Jefferson County residents have been hit with a plethora of strange weather swings this Winter and the trend looks to continue into the first week of February. Last week’s ice has turned into yesterday’s storms and looks to make another transformation into possible snow flurries. Not only has the precipitation had difficulty determining which form it […]
Sub Committee Appointed for Body Farm and Cadaver Research Study Site

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Reneau. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Batson. Following Approval of the Minutes, Director of Zoning Compliance Tim Seals brought for administrative review and determination of district […]
Budget Committee Approves $442K

The Jefferson County Budget Committee held a Called Meeting on Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. A full committee was present, with Commissioner Musick in for Committee Member Baxley and Commissioner Barreiro in for Committee Member Blevins, along with Commissioners Dockery, Carmichael, Cureton, […]
Anonymous Targets U.S. Dept. of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice has been targeted by the online hacker syndicate, Anonymous. Anonymous is a group of activists who have participated in multiple criminal activities and instances of cyber terrorism since their formation in 2003. It is important to note that there is no true organized Anonymous, as there is no hierarchy. Members […]
Landowners Amass to Battle Megasite

Property owners and citizens with concerns regarding the proposed Megasite that is slotted to be located on 1860 acres in the Valley Home Road area of the I-40 and I-81 split met on Saturday morning to discuss the project. Around 100 people participated in the organizational meeting of Save Our Farms and Homes, a ground […]
Pickers Day Trip

The cold days of Winter can become a little challenging sometimes and nothing brightens a dreary weekend like a short trip out of town. As some Jefferson County residents may know, Nashville has their very own southern branch of Antique Archeology-a store owned by Mike Wolfe, one half of the History Channel’s American Pickers. Wolfe […]
Myths and Facts About Proposed Megasite

The proposed Jefferson County Megasite has brought many questions regarding the particulars of the site. Interest in the project and multiple sources of information has left some residents trying to delve through the mass of conflicting answers. The Post has received several questions regarding the site and requests for accurate information. We consulted multiple sources […]
School Board Meets

The Jefferson County School Board held their Regular Monthly Voting Meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2013 in the Media Center of Jefferson County High School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. All members of the Board were present. Director of Jefferson County School Edmonds recognized Supervisor Mandy Schneitman for […]
Snow Blankets Jefferson County

Winter snow blanketed Jefferson County for the first time this season, as rain turned into snow Thursday afternoon. Heavy, wet flakes began falling across the area in the early afternoon hours and quickly accumulated on streets, trees and grassy surfaces, making travel treacherous. Snow totals in the area were fairly significant, with some areas […]
East Tennessee Megasite Meeting

A large group of Jefferson County residents gathered at the Expo Center in White Pine last week with the intent of gathering information on the recently proposed manufacturing Megasite. According to the Public Relations Firm Moxley Carmichael of Knoxville, residents in the footprint of the proposed site were invited to attend the open house, though […]
Body Farm Zoning Decision Draws Suit

A proposed cadaver research area that is slotted for Jefferson County is the issue of contention in a recently filed law suit. Doris Ligon dba Highland Oak Farms has filed suit against the Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals for their December 18th 2012 decision to place “body farms” as approved usage in A-1 zoning […]