Post 129 Hosting Flag Retirement Thursday
Jackson County American Legion Post 129 will host a flag retirement on July 4th. The flag code established in 1923 states that “the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.” Agitant for Post 129 Everette Vanhooser said that means the flag must be handled properly. “Well the flag is a […]
Jackson County’s Library Hosting Open House Friday
Gainesboro’s Charles Ralph Holland Memorial Library will host an open house Friday to showoff the facility. Director Melissa Gregory said the entire library has been rearranged since she began working there. Gregory said she hopes the event will encourage locals who are unfamiliar with the library to visit. “This month is the anniversary of my […]
Gainesboro To Renew Enforcement Efforts On Junk Vehicle Ordinance
Gainesboro will begin stronger enforcement of an old vehicle ordinance due to complaints from the public. Alderwoman Nancy Pruett said the ordinance prohibits vehicles without up-to-date license plates from being left on public streets. She said there are several junk cars parked along public roads that will be dealt with. “We’re just trying to clean […]
Gainesboro Hopes To Stop Rainwater At Sewer Plant With New Grant
The city of Gainesboro will use new grant money from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to pay for improvements to the city’s sewer system. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said the grant will provide $630,000 to build upon a sewer project that was completed at the beginning of last year. Green said the […]
Gainesboro Searching For New Codes Enforcer; Updating Codes, Rules
Gainesboro is beginning the search for a new codes enforcement officer to aid the city as it begins to update its codes and zoning rules. Alderwoman Nancy Pruett said the position will be more important because of recent growth in the town including the purchase of a hotel and an old funeral home in the […]
Gainesboro Investigating Possibility Of New Leaf Debris Machine
The city of Gainesboro is looking into its options for a new leaf debris machine in order to care for the city’s streets. Water Distribution Supervisor Johnny Pigg said the city is currently clearing leaves off the streets manually with a backhoe or blowing them into vacant lots. Pigg said the city already has one […]
Gainesboro Water Department Experiencing Severe Gas Leak
A serious gas leak in the basement of the Gainesboro Water Department’s main office has left the department without any heat. Water Distribution Supervisor Johnny Pigg said the gas line going to the building’s heater began leaking Thursday and was promptly shut off. Pigg said the gas company proposed two possible methods to re-plumb the […]
Gainesboro Purchases New Telemetry System For Wastewater Plant
Gainesboro Aldermen approved the purchase of a new telemetry system for the city’s wastewater plant Thursday night. Wastewater Manager Chad Scott said there is currently no way to remotely monitor the city’s sewer plant. Scott said the plant’s staff have to constantly monitor things manually to avoid any issues. Town Clerk Lisa Dodson said the […]
Christmas Parades Crank Up Saturday Across Region
Christmas parade season goes into overdrive this weekend across the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County is celebrating the holidays with the “Christmas in Byrdstown” event and Christmas parade Saturday. It will be at the Pickett County Library featuring music, food, and even an appearance from Santa Claus. The event begins at 9am. The Jamestown Rotary Club […]
Gainesboro Aldermen Approve Holiday Bonus For City Workers
Gainesboro city employees will receive a $1,000 bonus. Alderman Ricky Head proposed the bonus and its amount. He said employees wanted the bonus to be decided on before December arrives. “Well it’s right around the corner, obviously. They didn’t get – y’all didn’t as much last year as you normally do,” Head said. “But I […]
