Jackson Co. Sees Enrollment Growth In Every School For 2021
The Jackson County School System has seen enrollment growth at every district school. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said each school has grown by 20 to 30 students. Brown said this was the largest growth the district has seen in quite some time. “We are able to serve those students and we’re prepared to do […]
Fall Creek Falls New Lodge On Track For Fall Completion, Ideally Opening In January
Construction on the new Fall Creek Falls lodge is on track for fall completion. Park Manager Jacob Young said construction of the new building is about 95 percent of the way finished. “Parking lot’s been paved,” Young said. “landscaping is in, irrigation is in, grass is starting to grow. Most of the furnishings in the […]
Fentress Commission Meeting To Address Employee Losses
The Fentress County Commission is reconvening on Monday to address employee pay in two departments. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said solid waste and the sheriff’s department are losing employees. Johnson said the goal is to come up with a pay increase that is attractive but also feasible. “Solid waste asks for like $1.50 more on […]
