General Jimmy Dunn Continues Leadership of District Attorneys
District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn of Cocke County was elected president of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference at its annual meeting. He previously served on the Conference’s Executive Committee for several years. As District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District, Dunn serves Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier counties. As Conference president, Dunn will lead […]
Path to Renovation Topic of Vigorous Discussion for Facilities Committee
The fate of several county buildings was the driving topic of conversation as the Jefferson County Facilities Committee met for the final time for the fiscal year 2015/16. A difference in approach to dealing with the former Department of Education building and the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse brought discussion and two failed motions that would […]
TDOT to Expand HELP Program in Four Urban Areas
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s popular HELP program is growing. TDOT was awarded a federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant that will allow the department to add more HELP Operators and trucks, as well as expand the routes of the HELP program in West, Middle, and East Tennessee. “In the 15 plus years our […]
Jefferson City Fills Old Downtown with Independence Day Parade
Jefferson City held its annual Independence Day parade Monday afternoon right in the heart of old downtown. Crowds of onlookers gathered to watch and celebrate the holiday together in a charismatic style. Several prominent groups presented floats, including churches, fire departments, businesses, and private members of the community. Children and families were showered with candy […]
Happy Independence Day!
Flags are flying and fireworks are booming! The grill is heated and ready for cooking! It is July 4th and Americans are celebrating the birth of their Nation. Independence Day has become known as a day for fun and family but proud Americans never forget the reason behind the parties, community events and showers of […]
State Fire Marshal’s Office Posts First Results of Marina Inspections
With the arrival of summer and boating season, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announces that results of the public marina and dock inspection program have been posted to the Department’s website for review. The marina inspection program was created as part of the passage in 2014 of Senate Bill No. 1954/House Bill No. […]
White Pine School to Get New Portable for Food Warming Station
Concern regarding the method that students will receive their lunches during the renovation and addition to White Pine School has risen among parents. But, those concerns were answered during last week’s school board meeting when the School Board, at the request of Director of Jefferson County Schools Business Affairs Phagan, gave their approval for the […]
New Study Compares Transportation Energy Efficiency of Local and Conventional Food
Two researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture find that farmers located closer to city centers seem to have a locational advantage in transportation over their long distance, conventional food supply chain competitors. In an article published June 20 in the spring 2016 issue of the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, […]
Latest Census Bureau Population Estimates Indicate Aging across Tennessee
According to numbers released today by the US Census Bureau, Tennessee’s 2015 median age is 38.6 years, slightly older than the US median age, which rose from 37.7 in 2014 to 37.8 in 2015. The data release includes national, state, and county population estimates for 2015 by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. A partner […]
Kari’s Law to Improve 911 Access from Tennessee Hotels & Office Buildings
A bill designed to improve 911 services for multiline phone systems, most commonly found in hotels and office buildings, was signed into state law by Governor Bill Haslam earlier this month. Public Chapter No. 808, also known as Kari’s Law, helps ensure people in Tennessee will no longer have to dial a 9 then 9-1-1 […]
Fun Activities for Independence Day Weekend
Looking for some food, fun, and fireworks this Fourth of July? There are several events happening in town and all over our surrounding communities to ensure fun for the entire family. There is an event to meet everyone’s interest and time commitments depending on how busy you want to be during the holiday. Staying around […]
Palmieri Vetos Budget
As provided in TCA 5-6-107 Powers and duties – Action on legislation; I am vetoing Budget Resolutions 2016-25, 26, 27 for the following reasons. The budget committee and county commission continues to pass out money based on personalities and favoritism to pay back favors instead of needs and principals. It is impossible to justify members […]
County Commission Holds Last Meeting of Fiscal Year
The Jefferson County Commission held their last meeting of the fiscal year on June 27, 2016 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Tabor. Following the Call to Order by Commission Chairman Carmichael and Approval of Minutes on a Motion by Commissioners Scarlett and Tim Seals, two citizens addressed the […]
5 in 5: A Mini Interview with Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri
The Jefferson County Post recently had a mini interview with Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri, which consisted of a five minute, five question format. JCP-The fiscal year ends on the last day of this month and the budget season for fiscal year 2016/2017 will come to a close June 27th. How did it go this year, […]
Dandridge Golf Course Holds “Rallying for Rhett” Charity Golf Tournament and Silent Auction
Dandridge Golf Course hosted a Rallying for Rhett charity golf event on Saturday. The goal was to raise money for the continued needs of baby Rhett and his family as they are seeking medical treatment at Vanderbilt University. Rhett was born with a condition called crainosynostosis, in which one or more joints between the bones […]
Dandridge Fire Department Fundraising with Fireworks
Those looking for a little sparkle to light up a summer night will have to look no further than the Dandridge Fire Department. The Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department will be selling fireworks this year, as a fund raiser for the department. Located just behind Town and Country Animal Hospital in Dandridge, the Volunteer Department will […]
