Happy Earth Day 2015 from the Jefferson County Post!
April 22 is Earth Day, a day devoted to environmental conservation, protection, and sustainability. Overall, Earth Day is a relatively newer holiday, founded in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, who would win the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award for his work. Earth Day originated as a teach-in, an education forum devoid of specific discussion […]
2nd Annual All County Band Festival
Jefferson County was alive with music on Friday evening, April 17, 2015, as student musicians from the various Jefferson County schools came together to present the 2nd Annual All County Band Festival. Hosted in the Jefferson County High School gym, the cross school and age band presented a performance that wowed the crowd packing the […]
Wagley Exits Chamber
Garrett Wagley, the Economic Development Director for the Jefferson County Chamber, has announced that he is leaving that position to enter into private business. He will stay on at the chamber for ninety days to allow for a smooth transition with the new director. Chamber President Darrell Helton said, “While I regret Garrett leaving, I […]
Budget Committee One Step Closer To Goal Of No Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Budget Committee made their first round of deep cuts on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, as they met to review requests from non profit organizations. Jefferson County’s Volunteer Fire Departments were the first group to find approval with the Committee, with a Motion from Kesterson and 2nd from David Seal to extend level […]
JCHS Annual Night Of The Patriots
Jefferson County High School honored local veterans on Thursday evening with their annual performance of The Night of the Patriots. A long standing favorite event of November, this school year’s show was pushed back several months to allow for renovations to Jefferson County High School. The delay did not dampen the spirit of the show, […]
Wheel Tax & Enforcement Discussion Of Commission Work Session
Monday, April 13, 2015 marked Jefferson County Commission’s April Work Session, which was held in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Topics of discussion and information for the Commission included several resolutions, half of which were general housekeeping, with the remainder being honorary resolutions for Maurice Solomon and the late Martin Dale. The status of the […]
Citizens Let Wheel Tax Increase Stand
The resolution to increase wheel tax in Jefferson County will pass into law unchallenged. Friday, April 10, 2015 was the last date for petitions to be filed to send the wheel tax issue to referendum. At the close of the business day on April 10th , there were no where near the number of signatures […]
Travelers Urged to Protect Themselves from Mosquitoes
The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding vacation and business travelers about the importance of protecting themselves from mosquitoes that may transmit chikungunya virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue. The first confirmed case of chikungunya virus disease in Tennessee occurred in 2014; since then 42 additional cases have been documented, all involving travel outside […]
Say “Thumbs Down” to Texting & Driving during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is designated as national Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and representatives from Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated joined today to share a unified message: Thumbs Down to Texting and Driving. Among those speaking at the press event […]
Davis Bacon Overfunding, Technology Projections, and Cell Phone Policy Among Items Discussed
The Jefferson County School Board met for a Called Meeting and Work Session on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in the Patriot Academy. School Board Chair Jarnigan Called the Meeting to Order and Board Members Rogers and Lowery were absent from Roll Call. Mike Dockery, the newly contracted Quality Oversight Adviser for the Building 8 project, […]
Preparedness Urged for Seasonal Severe Weather
While a tornado can occur anytime throughout the year, the peak risk months in Tennessee for property damage and loss of life from twisters and floods are March, April and May. Officials with the Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency this week reminded residents of the need to be alert for […]
2015 Jefferson County FFA Tractor Pull
Those looking for a little excitement and the roar of a good engine were not disappointed Saturday as the annual FFA Tractor and Truck Pull came to the Jefferson County Fair Grounds. The mix of food, fun and a little friendly competition were the order of the day, as enthusiasts packed the bleachers in the […]
U.S. Senator Bob Corker Visits Jefferson County
United States Senator Bob Corker stopped by the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Dandridge on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 to meet and greet with the public and local dignitaries. The event was hosted by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Director Helton introduced Senator Corker to the crowd. The Senator fielded questions from […]
