Next Steps Underway for Fox Community Center Project
Organizers behind the proposed Fox Community Center in Gainesboro say the project is moving into its next phase following a recent public feedback session. President John Deane said the group is building on momentum from a March town hall that drew more than 40 attendees and provided valuable input on early plans. Deane said the […]
T-DOT Making Steady Progress On SR-53 Culvert Project
T-DOT reports steady progress on its ongoing culvert replacement project along State Route 53 in Jackson County. The project started last month with a full shutdown of the road near Hurricane Branch Lane. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said crews have already completed several key phases. “The project is progressing well,” Bradley said. “Traffic […]
Jackson IDB Sells Facility To Expand Synergy Magnetics
The Jackson County Industrial Development Board authorized the sale of a manufacturing facility on North Grundy Quarles Highway Wednesday for an estimated $1.5 million. Synergy Magnetics will purchase the facility. Industrial Development Board Chairman Jim Birdwell said the company has been leasing the facility for the past two months while working to finalize a purchase […]
Jackson Schools Award Bid For Dust Collection System
The Jackson County School Board awarded a bid Thursday night to replace the dust collection system at the Jackson County High School ag room. The board reviewed three bids and awarded the low bid of an estimated $51,000 from Lee Company. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the school system has an $80,000 grant to […]
Jackson Annual Audit Reveals 6 Findings In Latest Review
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office identified six findings in its latest audit of Jackson County, raising concerns about financial oversight and internal controls. The findings stem from financial records for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025. Three of the findings involved the County Mayor’s Office. That includes payroll accounts that were not properly reconciled, […]
Fox Community Center Idea Takes Next Step, Meeting Set
An architect has been hired to consider plans for turning Jackson County’s Fox Middle School building into a new community center. Project President John Deane said he is pleased with the progress so far. Deane said a team of four to five architects is now working on the design. “Sort of visiting the building, looking […]
Jackson County High Starting Up New Mini-Farm Program
Jackson County High School will launch a new on-campus mini-farm, giving students more hands-on experience in agricultural skills. Jackson County High School Principal Brandon Cross said the mini-farm is being created to expand the school’s veterinary science classes. He said the farm will be located on acreage behind the school and will give students hands-on […]
Flynn’s Lick Church To Be Considered To Historic Register
The Flynn’s Lick Methodist Church building is up for consideration to be added to the National Register of Historic Places later this month. The church located off of Granville Highway was founded in 1804 by a Methodist Preacher named Lorenzo Dow. Wes Ragland spent the first twenty years of his life attending the church from […]
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 EMA Awarded Grant To Distribute Weather Radios
Jackson County EMA has been awarded an estimated $5,000 grant from Twin Lakes to purchase and distribute free weather radios to the public. Jackson County EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said the grant will allow the department to purchase around 100 weather radios. Woolbright said EMA hopes the weather radios will make people more […]
