Millennials Overtake Baby Boomers as Population Majority
It finally happened: Baby Boomers are no longer the population majority of the United States. Instead, they have been surpassed by the up and coming millennial generation. With this upsurge of Millennials, the cultural and economic projections of the United States are likely in for a less traditional approach than many have seen before. The […]
Risk of Febrile Seizures After Vaccines Quantified In New Analysis
Scientists know that vaccines sometimes cause fever, and can infrequently lead to febrile seizures among young children. A study in the July 2016 Pediatrics helps quantify how often febrile seizures occur, and finds that the risk is small. The study draws from data provided through the Vaccine Safety Datalink, a collaborative project between the Centers […]
Tennessee Gets a Place at the Table with Newest Element: Tennessine
One of the newest members of the periodic table will likely have a familiar sound to it, even if the spelling might be a bit off: Tennessine. Proposed as a nod to researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Vanderbilt University, and UT who helped confirm its existence, element 117 would be only the second to be […]
TDHS Launches “Leg-Up” Child Care Payment Assistance Pilot with Pellissippi State Community College
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced the launch of a new public private partnership with Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC) called Leg-Up. The Leg-Up program offers child care payment assistance and mentoring to single parents while they continue their education or training in order to reach independence and self-sufficiency. The new partnership is […]
THEC Awards $800,000 to Improve Student Outcomes in Higher Education
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has awarded $800,000 to six colleges and universities to increase student outcomes at the institutions. The $800,000 in funding through the Institutional Outcome Improvement Fund Grant will assist institutions in growing student outcomes in areas such as credit hour progression and degree completion. The outcomes that each institution will […]
Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day Set for Saturday, June 11
Tennessee’s 2016 Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 11 when anyone may fish free without a license in the state’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children. In addition, […]
Daughters of the American Revolution Celebrate Martha Dandridge Washington’s 285th Birthday at Glenmore Mansion
The Martha Dandridge Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for a tea and celebration of life at Glenmore Mansion on Saturday. Several of the group’s members gathered together to remember the legacy and birthday of Martha Dandridge Washington. This tea was meant to celebrate the 285th year of Martha Washington’s birthday. […]
Jefferson Middle School Holds Annual Summer S.T.E.M. Program
The 4th annual summer S.T.E.M program was held at Jefferson Middle School this week, with upcoming 4th to 8th graders participating in a program that focuses on various scientific and engineering achievements. 5th graders worked this week to find alternative and renewable energy sources by building wind turbines and solar cells; they even made solar […]
Shining Her Up
Typically the week following Memorial Day finds more action on the local lake waters than in the towns and cities of Jefferson County. However, this week travelers to and through the historic town square in Dandridge may need a little extra patience to navigate several areas of construction. The Town of Dandridge is in the […]
Park Proposes Frontcountry Camping Fee Increase
Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the public to comment through June 27 on a proposal to increase fees at frontcountry campgrounds and picnic pavilions along with proposed changes to the management of three campgrounds by adding them to the national reservation system through Recreation.gov. The park is also hosting open houses at the Oconaluftee […]
New Devices, Wearable System Aim to Predict, Prevent Asthma Attacks
Researchers have developed an integrated, wearable system that monitors a user’s environment, heart rate and other physical attributes with the goal of predicting and preventing asthma attacks. The researchers plan to begin testing the system on a larger subject population this summer. The system, called the Health and Environmental Tracker (HET), is composed of a […]
AAA Reveals Top Driving Distractions for Teens as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ Begin
Over the past five years, more than 5,000 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period starting at Memorial Day when teen crash deaths historically climb. As the summer driving season begins, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is releasing a follow-up study confirming that nearly 60 […]
Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Craigslist Housing Scams
The population boom in cities like Nashville has many consumers turning to online housing websites such as Craigslist to find an apartment or rental home. While these popular sites offer convenience for housing seekers, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs warns that they can often be a playground for […]
Maury Middle School Honors its 8th Grade Graduates
Maury Middle School held its eighth grade graduation and honors day for students on Tuesday. Students were presented to family and friends with fanfare from the eighth grade band and choir. Special guest speaker, Maury and JCHS alumni, Spencer Edmunds addressed the crowd with words of wisdom to the graduates. Various social and academic awards […]
Happy Memorial Day from the Jefferson County Post
Memorial Day 2016 has arrived and with it the unofficial start to summer! Though most associate Memorial Day with boating, picnics and family time, the actual origin of Memorial Day goes back to the Civil War. Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was set aside to recognize those that have fallen in service to […]
Summer Fun to Be Had within 100 Miles of Jefferson County
During the summer months, parents and families often struggle finding fun ways to keep kids entertained and content. The same old sights and sounds begin to lose their luster, and many seek a change of pace to their summer routine. There are numerous fun things to do within 100 miles of the county that will […]
