Jackson Recovering After Heavy Rains & Flooding Sunday
Jackson County recovering from significant flooding that damaged water lines and highways throughout the area.
Gainesboro Elects Three New Aldermen
Gainesboro voters elected three new members of the Board of Aldermen Thursday, with Deborah Whitaker as the top vote getter. Whitaker received 27.5 percent of the votes, a total of 81 ballots. Tom Goetz came in second place with 76 votes and Beth Young secured her seat on the board with 72. Incumbent Nancy Pruett […]
Jackson Schools Considering Three Electric Buses
Grant money could bring three electric school buses to the roads of Jackson County. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said he attended a meeting in May where T-DOT outlined program details should the district decide to move forward. Hardy said he sees a lot of upside to the idea. He said the district […]
Gainesboro Aldermen Vote To Repair Road Tile
Gainesboro Aldermen will repair a collapsed tile on Baugh Hollow Road after it was damaged by county trucks. The damage to the tile caused by trucks traveling to and from the county garage. Aldermen discussed the jurisdiction of the action, saying that while the road belonged to the city, it was county trucks causing the […]
New Firefighting Gear Unpacked In Gainesboro
New firefighting gear arrived in Gainesboro this week, some $70,000 worth of updated equipment as the result of a Tennessee Fire Marshals grant. Assistant Chief Isaac Davis said the new gear replaces their previous 12-year old equipment, which was heavier and more cumbersome on volunteers. Davis said the kits include eight masks, eight air packs, […]
Gainesboro Voting Precinct Moving To Election Office
Voters in Gainesboro used to voting at Gainesboro Elementary School will now cast votes at the city’s new Elections Office. Election Administrator Drew McMillan said the elementary school has been susceptible to flooding. Moving the precinct gives election staff more control of the voting process and ensures voter safety. McMillan said he said some 550 […]
300K Grant To Rehab Gainesboro Memorial Building
Jackson County will use a $300,000 grant to rehab the Memorial Building in Gainesboro. Mayor Randy Heady said the grant will be used to create more office space and a community room. Exterior repairs will also be done on the building that houses the American Legion, the Anti-Drug Coalition, and the Chamber of Commerce. “Very […]
Gainesboro Looking To Double Water Withdrawal With Structure
The Town of Gainesboro is looking to double its water withdrawal through the construction of a new water withdrawal intake structure and two raw water lines. The town is currently permitted to withdraw some 750,000 gallons per day and has requested a TDEC permit that would allow it to take some 1.5 million gallons daily. […]
Jackson’s Polk Sallet Festival Showcasing Upgrades
Jackson County’s 46th annual Polk Sallet Festival underway, showcasing the newly ungraded Fairgrounds Community Building. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said the building is upgraded and almost complete, but still has some work to be done. He said the kitchen is fully renovated. He said downtown Gainesboro businesses have put together a “Shop Hop” event […]
New Gainesboro Utility Payment System Running
The town of Gainesboro has upgraded its utility payment system to allow online and telephone payments for increased efficiency and convenience. Town Clerk Lisa Dodson said residents had to pay in person with cash or checks until now. She said the town has added an online portal that allows customers to pay water and sewer […]
