Jackson Co. Airport Awarded Grant For Security Cameras
The Jackson County Airport will install additional security cameras thanks to an estimated $4,200 grant. Jackson County Airport Manager Jim Young said the airport was able purchase four new cameras that were furnished and installed by Twin Lakes. Young said the cameras will close up one of the security gaps the airport had. “We constructed […]
Jackson Airport Completes Hangars, Wants To Add Fuel
The Jackson County Airport is ready for more improvements after completing an estimated $2 million project that built 10 new T-Hangars. Airport Manager Jim Young said T-Hangars are commonly used to house aircraft. Young said the new hangars will now enable the airport to provide fuel on-site. “We’ll have more traffic out there, and working […]
Jackson Airport Increasing Hangar Rent Rates
The Jackson County Airport increasing the rental rates for its hangers per a recommendation from T-DOT. Airport Manager Jim Young said rent for hangars with bi-fold doors is going from $135 to $200 per month and hangars with roller doors are going from $120 to $150. Young said the rates were determined by comparing their […]
Aircraft Emergency Lands In Jackson Hay Field
A single-engine airplane made an emergency landing in a hay field on the Jackson County/Smith County line, just off Salt Lick Creek Road Tuesday morning. Jackson County EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said the Memphis FAA Control Tower contacted Jackson County 9-1-1 around 9:00am. He said units were asked to have the Jackson County […]
National Aviation Month Showcases Airport Local Value
It’s National Aviation Month. The aviation industry contributes some $40 billion annually to Tennessee’s economy, but the Upper Cumberland impact reaches far beyond economics. Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Director Dean Selby said military, medical, and police operations rely on regional airports. He said the airport is the front door of the community. When new businesses […]
Jackson Seeking Professional Services For Airport Development
Jackson County issued a request for professional services to help in the development of the Jackson County Airport. Mayor Randy Heady said that this process is one that occurs about every five years. He said that engineering services like these help get airport funding, maintain upkeep, and assist in new projects and upgrades. “There are […]
Jackson Co. Airport Seeks Approval For Hangar Expansions
The Jackson County Airport will soon expand its number of hangars. The airport currently has 18 full hangars with a waiting list of aircraft. Manager Jim Young said if the airport gets about 10 more based aircraft, state funding for a fuel farm could happen. “Working with TDOT Aeronautics, they see that we do have […]
TDOT Grant Gives Jackson County Airport New Tractor
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said his airport got exactly what it needed. A new tractor will keep the grounds clean of brush and small trees, which has been an issue for Jackson County since 2019. Heady said this equipment came together with help from the state. “We’ve been having a difficult time keeping that […]
New Jackson County Music Festival Cancelled
COVID has claimed Jackson County’s first chance to host a large music festival. The Dailey and Vincent Fall Fest has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Chamber of Commerce Director Jordan Hunter said it was going to be a two day event with two headliners per night. “It was going to be quite a big festival […]
