Honors Night For Jefferson County High School Class Of 2015
Jefferson County High School Class of 2015 were recently honored with an awards evening at Carson Newman University. Over 300 students were recognized for their accomplishments and scholarships, as the best of the best of 2015. Listed in order presented and pictured- Community Service Award-Bree Eccles, Logan Miller and Ashley Taylor Community Patriot Award-EM and […]
Supervisors, Principals, and “Others” Increases Get Trimmed by School Board
Budget issues continued to plague the Jefferson County School Board on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Called Meeting at the Patriot Academy addressing the 2015-2016 budget. An approved budget document is due to the Jefferson County Budget Committee for consideration at their May 19th budget meeting. At the previous School Board meeting, the Department of […]
Mineral Tax Crumbles in Full Commission
The Jefferson County Commission declined to approved a proposed mineral tax in a Special Session this week, which will impact the Budget Committee’s decision to include the proceeds from the proposed tax to balance the 2015-2016 budget. Late last month, the Budget Committee moved to use an anticipated three quarters of a million dollars that […]
Non Profits a Questionable Agenda Item for Budget Committee
At the request of Budget Committee Members Turner and Musick, Non Profits will be on the Agenda for the May 19 , 2015 Budget Committee meeting. Budget Committee Chair Scarlett informed the Committee that he had received inquires from Non Profit Organizations regarding appearing before the Committee a second time. Previously, the Budget Committee had […]
Getting Down on the Farm
Lost Creek Band was down on the farm Saturday evening, as the Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series held its kick off night. The annual concert series brings a new musical talent to Jefferson County on the second Saturday of each month, from May until August. Located on the Havely Farm at 549 East Dumplin Valley […]
A Sweet Saturday in Strawberry Plains
Strawberries were the order of the day on Saturday, as the Spring Strawberry Festival came to Strawberry Plains. Fun food, crafts and vendor booths gave festival goers with a great way to spend a sunny weekend day. Also on hand was the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and the New Market Volunteer Fire Department. Knoxville Pipes […]
Getting Pretty
It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child and it could be equally said that it takes a community to make a town. Dandridge Mayor George Gantte, Alderman Mike Nelson and a group of dedicated community members put their time and sweat equity where there heart is and beautified the […]
Creative Learning vs. Spring Fever
As Jefferson County students race toward the final day of school, teachers are challenged with finding unique ways to keep them engaged in learning. Battling field trips and spring fever isn’t always easy, but many local educators have proved that they can make education fun during the countdown to summer vacation. In that vein, the […]
Jefferson County Observes National Day of Prayer
Jefferson County celebrated National Day of Prayer with services held on the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on Thursday, May 7, 2015. This is an annual event observed on the first Thursday in May. It is designed to encourage thoughtful prayer for the Nation and its leadership from people of all faiths. Locally, […]
JCHS Youth Leadership Class Takes Tour
The Jefferson County High School Youth Leadership Class recently took a walking tour of Dandridge. Acting as a guide for the tour was Bob Jarnagin, who serves as the Jefferson County Historian and the go to guy for Dandridge history. The Historic District in Dandridge is recognized on the National Register of Historical Places and […]
Big Bombers need not worry…
Core Golf had a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 7, 2015, hosted by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Chamber and business community were on hand for the event. Core Golf, located at 600 Cline Road, offers a wide range of opportunists for golfers to work on their golf skills, including a […]
DOE Looking at Big Deficit
Budget concerns were the talking point of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners’ Work Session on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Work Session followed a Called Meeting to address additional funds that are needed to cover the cost of additional roof decking for the Jefferson County High School Building 8 project. Tony Petitt of […]
Committee Discusses Increased Roof Cost
The Jefferson County Quality Control Oversight Committee met on Thursday, May 7, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman David Seal. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Vines. Quality Control Adviser Mike Dockery addressed the Committee regarding an update on progress on Building 8. Dockery stated […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo from the Jefferson County Post!
May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, a day often considered to be Mexico’s Independence Day. This is a misconception, however. Cinco de Mayo is the remembrance and celebration of Mexico’s victory at the Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla) over the oppressive French forces, while El Grito de la Indepedencia (The Cry of Independence) is […]
Just Another Brick In The Wall
Questions were raised last week regarding the possible theft of building materials,particularly bricks, from the renovation project at Jefferson County High School. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri was informed of the possible theft of bricks via a citizen who was at Jefferson County High School and witnessed bricks being loaded into a truck. The citizen confronted […]
