Poke Sallet Foundation Pushing For Fairground Fixes
The Poke Sallet Foundation is requesting support from Jackson County to repair numerous items at the county’s fairgrounds.
Barlow Elected As Jackson District Two Commissioner
Former Jackson County Director of Schools Joe Barlow elected to serve as the county’s new commissioner for district two Monday night.
Jackson Purchases New Backhoe To Replace Totaled One
The Jackson County Commission Monday night approved the purchase of a new backhoe to replace one that was totaled. Road Superintendent Daniel Garrison said the old backhoe declared a total loss because of an accident. Garrison said the lowest bid he received for a replacement of the same horsepower would cost just over $132,000. “Went […]
This Week: White County Will Vote On Landfill Negotiation
This week the White County Commission will discuss allowing County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson to handle negotiations for the sale of the county landfill. The solid waste committees last week heard presentations from two potential companies seeking to manage the landfill and Waste Management received a higher score than its competitor. The negotiations will include […]
Jackson Commission To Vote On Shortening Tom Allen, Webster Branch Roads
The Jackson County Commission will decide at its January meeting whether to reduce the length of Tom Allen Lane and Webster Branch Lane. At issue, a lack of maintenance on the roads over a long period of time. County Mayor Randy Heady said the roads will be shortened at the ends of each lane. He […]
This Week: Dronebarger’s Contract Renewal, New Fire Truck On Agenda
This week the White County Board of Education will consider a renewal of Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger’s employment contract. The board agreed to review his contract several months ahead of schedule to avoid a potential change in leadership right before the start of a new budget year. The new contract proposal is online at […]
Jackson County Fairgrounds Booked As Renovations Near Completion
Renovations to the Jackson County Fairgrounds building are almost complete and the facility is already booked out for the next six months. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said that the community building is one of the most used pieces of property in the county. Heady said he thanks the Jackson County Commission for allowing him […]
Jackson County Commission Discuss Drawbacks Of Possible Planning Commission
Jackson County Commissioners raised questions about project delays, water and sewer requirements, transferring land, and what projects would be covered in discussing the idea of a planning commission. Commissioners heard from UCDD Planning and Community Development Director Tommy Lee as the county begins the process of exploring whether a planning commission would make sense. 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 Commission Appropriates Dollars To Renovate New Service Building
The Jackson County Commission approved some $200,000 in federal funding to prepare its new county services building. The county purchased some 10 acres next to the Gainesboro Dollar General that included an existing building. Mayor Randy Heady said the money would be used on a new roof and some demolition work. “We’ll do that build […]
