Dodson Branch Elementary Earns High Marks Among Tennessee K-8 Schools
US News and World Report ranked Dodson Branch Elementary School 85th of some 1,500 Tennessee elementary schools. Dodson Branch Principal Brian Lee announced the distinction at the Jackson County Board of Education Meeting Tuesday night. Lee said that number makes them the highest-ranked public K-8 school in all of Tennessee outside of magnet and charter […]
This Week: UC Airport Board Looking To Replace Interlocal Agreement
This week the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will discuss approval of a new interlocal agreement. The agreement, once approved, will declare how the airport is to be run and the roles each the four governments involved will play. The governments of Cookeville, Sparta, Putnam County, and White County will all have to ratify the […]
This Week: Cookeville Discusses Zoning Codes for RVs in Trailer Parks
The Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission will discuss an amendment to the zoning code for RVs staying at trailer parks in the area. The issue was discussed by the City Council during their October 5 meeting and referred back to the Planning Commission. In other business, the commission will also consider a request to rezone a […]
Jackson Director of Schools Concerned About Future After TCAT Merger
Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said he is concerned Jackson County will be forgotten after the administrative merger between TCAT’s Livingston and Crossville campuses. Jackson County relies heavily on TCAT Livingston to support both the mini campus in Jackson County and the growing career and technical education (CTE) programs offered in high schools. […]
Jackson BOE Elects Chairman, Vice-Chairman For School Year
The Jackson County Board of Education selected its Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the school year Thursday night. District Five Board Member Mark Brown was reelected as Chairman and was the only member nominated. District One Board Member Amanda Taylor was the only nominee for Vice-Chairman and was unanimously approved. Board Members Mark Allen and Marty […]
Executive Order Complicating Mask Discussion For Jackson Board
The Jackson County School Board considered whether a mask mandate might help keep the school system open during its Thursday night meeting. Parents on both sides of the topic gave their opinion, as the system is in its second week with 31 positive COVID cases. A mandate was not on the agenda and no vote […]
Security Upgrades Coming To Jackson Co. School Entrances
Jackson County Schools will be improving security at each of its schools by constructing new secure entrances. The project will be partially funded from a reoccurring state safety grant. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the upgrades will come in phases due to limited funds. “We want to secure the front entrances of our schools,” […]
