Gainesboro Adds Municipal Court Clerk
Talisha Ward hired as Gainesboro’s new municipal court clerk. Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said Ward came from the Jackson County 9-1-1 Department. Williams said he is excited to have her aboard to assist in Gainesboro City Hall where only two other staffers typically work full-time. Ward was selected from a pool of eight candidates. Ward […]
Aldermen Approve Two Percent Water Rate Increase
Gainesboro Aldermen voted Thursday night to approve a two-percent increase to water rates. Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said the Tennessee State Comptroller approached the town and warned that it was losing money every year on its water rates. If the water utility does not become profitable, the Comptroller’s Office holds the authority to step in […]
Gainesboro Hoping To Have Clerk In Place Early May
Gainesboro’s search for a new municipal court clerk is nearing completion after interviews finished last week. Town Recorder Darly Pippin said some eight candidates were interviewed to replace the recently retired Karen Head. She said with only two other full-time city employees in Town Hall, things have been very busy without the position occupied. Pippin […]
Gainesboro Board Wants Clean Up Done On Park, Entry
Gainesboro wants to launch a beautification project meant to clean up common areas and the community’s entryways. Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said the upper and lower sections of City Park and the gateway to the city are the top priorities. He said the gateway is the first thing people see when they enter Gainesboro, so […]
Two Gainesboro Streets Becoming One-Ways To Ease Flow
Gainesboro Aldermen voted to make Quarles Avenue and Maple Street parallel one-way streets to ease traffic flow. At February’s meeting, the Board decided to seek advice from MTAS representatives about how to best help traffic move safely and efficiently through the area. The city had voted to make Quarles Avenue one-way, but MTAS suggested Maple […]
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 Aldermen Discuss Fixing Damaged Road; Say County Responsible
Gainesboro aldermen discussed Thursday night how they want to work with Jackson County to repair damage to Valhalla Lane, though the responsibility for the repairs remains a question mark. Alderman Ricky Head there is a broken drainage tile on the street. Alderman Travis Agee said the county should fix the road regardless of who owns […]
This Week: Crossville Officials Update Potential Indoor Rec Facility
This week, Crossville City Council will hear an update on a possible indoor recreation center. The architects for the project will be providing the council with updated plan drawings and price estimates. This will allow the council to work toward a decision about the facility and which features it will have to offer. The work […]
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 […]
Gainesboro Approves Stormwater Management Contract With TTU
Gainesboro Aldermen agreed to enter into a contract with Tennessee Tech Thursday night for the development of a new stormwater management plan. The project will be paid for by a new $500,000 overflow stormwater grant from the TDEC. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said the plan will leave enough money behind for much needed stormwater resources […]
