White County Fills New Parks And Rec Director Position
White County Commissioners approved Tuesday night the hiring of Don Pearcy as the county’s first parks and recreation director. The county began the search after receiving a parks and recreation grant from the state. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county’s HR Department and the state recommended the county hire Pearcy. “With the […]
White County Plans Another David Culley Sign Redesign
White County Commissioners plan to redesign the David Culley Recreational Complex sign with an expanded budget and a Design Committee. Commissioners introduced a design to the public, with a budget of $10,000. Steering Committee A Chair TK Austin said he would move forward with the project, as long as it did not create a budget […]
White County Approved Sparta Rock House Land Sale
The White County Commission approved selling 20 acres of land to the state Monday night surrounding the historic Rock House. County Commissioners bought the land at the request of state officials, who want to maintain the area around the former stagecoach shop. State officials were worried the owner would sell the land before the state […]
County Commissioners Rock House Land Sale Fails Again
White County Commissioners failed to pass a resolution Monday that would have sold a 20 acre plot of surplus land to the state. Chairman Derrick Hutchings said the county bought the access land for $200,000 to sell to the state at the same price. It was a request of the state. Commissioner Chris Brewington dissented, […]
Commissioners Approve Animal Shelter Position
The White County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday night to give the White County Animal Shelter a second part-time position. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said after conversations with the shelter they decided it was in the best interest to hire an additional part-time position. The county will move some $15,100 from the restricted fund […]
State Wants More Land Around White County Rock House
The Tennessee Historical Commission has requested that the White County Commissioners purchase an additional ten acres of land adjacent to the Rock House. Commissioners approved the purchase of some 20 acres earlier this year. Tennessee Historic Commission Program Director Dan Brown told commissioners Monday night that the owner may develop a separate ten acres that […]
White County Commissioners Get Update On Fire Dept Policies
White County Commissioners heard from local fire department officials Monday night about policy changes in the aftermath of a theft case involving the Mt Gilead Department and the Firefighters Association. Fire Chief Matt McBride told Steering Committee B all bank transactions involving either organization now require both himself and the department’s secretary to be present. […]
Commissioners Approve Robinson To Negotiate Sale Of Landfill
The White County Board of Commissioners voted Monday night to allow County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson to negotiate the sale of the County Landfill with bidder Waste Management. The board voted 10-1 to allow Robinson to move forward with negotiations. Commissioner Chris Brewington was the only dissenting vote with three Commissioners absent. Robinson said he […]
