Jackson Receives Bids For Health Dept Expansion Project
Jackson County has received bids for a project to remodel and expand the county’s Health Department facility. Jackson County Health Department Director Matt Tuck said the project will double the size of the nurses station and drug room. Tuck said the the project will construct an ADA compliant clinic room and office toward the parking […]
Jackson Submitting Letter To Oppose SR-53 Closure
Jackson County Commissioners have approved a resolution to submit a letter opposing T-DOT’s decision to close State Route 53 to replace a culvert near Hurricane Branch Lane. T-DOT has planned to fully close the highway for an estimated 50 days to complete the project. Commissioner Jeff Smallwood said the letter contains alternative suggestions to keep […]
Jackson Looking To Repair County Jail Roof Damage
Jackson County Commissioners looking for money to repair the damaged roof on top of the county jail. County Mayor Jim Morgan said after discovering several leaks, the county’s insurance company determined the damage was caused by hail. Morgan said though the insurance company helped evaluate the damage, the county will have to pay the entire […]
Hwy 262 Bridge Renamed After Former Jackson Mayor
Jackson County will rename the bridge spanning Long Branch Road on Highway 262 in Gainesboro after former County Mayor John Cason. Cason served the citizens of Jackson County for over three decades, including 24 years as a county commissioner and four years as the county mayor from 2010-2014. Cason’s Sister, Cherry Ramsey, said Cason lived […]
Jackson Installing Memorial Bench To Honor Randy Heady
Jackson County will install a memorial bench at the Courthouse to honor former County Mayor Randy Heady. The bench request came from Randy Heady’s Wife, Joyce Heady. Joyce Heady said the bench would not only honor Randy but also have an extra meaning to who Randy was. “It was important to him, to my husband […]
Jackson Board Helping Businesses Make Facility Improvements
The Jackson County Industrial Development Board will assist two local companies in making improvements to their facilities. Industrial Development Board Chairman Jim Birdwell said the board will purchase a 10-ton crane for Synergy Magnetics. Birdwell said Synergy Magnetics needs the crane to expand their business. “It will increase their capacity to handle much heavier metals […]
Jackson First System In State To Get 100% Promise Signup
Jackson County Schools the first county in the state to have 100 percent of its senior class sign up for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship. The Tennessee Promise Scholarship helps cover tuition and other mandatory fees at community and technical colleges across the state. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said he was proud to […]
Jackson Holds First-Ever Primary Election Next Spring
Jackson County will hold a primary election for county offices for the first time next May. Administrator of Elections Drew McMillan said state legislators recently passed a law that mandates counties hold a primary election if a local political party called for one before August 25. McMillan said both the Jackson County Republican and Democratic […]
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 […]
Morgan: County Still Pursuing Roaring River Park Lease
Jackson County Mayor Jim Morgan said that the county is still pursuing a lease at Roaring River Park with the Corps of Engineers. Morgan said the county has recently received an archeological study agreement from the Corps of Engineers. Morgan said he has sent the agreement to the county’s budget committee and the county attorney […]
