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 […]
Week Seven Of High School Football Sees Playoff Implications
As the high school football regular season enters its final full month, the path to November could become clearer for some teams with playoff spots on the line this week. Clay County hosts Middle Tennessee Christian Thursday night. Clay County looks to increase their six game win streak in the state of Tennessee and in […]
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 […]
Second Half Of Football Season Introduces Region Games
Week 6 of the high school football season welcomes many future opponents. The Upper Cumberland will see ten games that could go a long way towards deciding much across the region, including potential playoff talks. Jackson County hosts Gordonsville. Jackson County hopes to score points in bunches after being held to seven points in the […]
Jackson Opening First Storybook Trail This Saturday
Jackson County kids will have a new and fun way to read and exercise, as the Jackson County Imagination Library opens a new storybook trail Saturday The trail is now the first quarter mile of the Periwinkle Hiking Trail off of Granville Highway. The trail consists of 17 signs that tell a story to children. […]
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 […]
TCAT To Assist With Mechanical Work On Gainesboro Clock
TCAT Livingston set to assist in repairing the Gainesboro clock on top of the Jackson County Courthouse. Resident Ray Cockerham said TCAT Livingston reached out after he started the initiative a few weeks ago. Cockerham said students will be working on the electrical side of things and possibly installing new bearings as part of repairs. […]
Week 5 Of Football Sees Road Trips Outside Upper Cumberland
Week 5 of high school football sees road travels sweep the Upper Cumberland teams. Those that stay home will face difficult regional challenges. Clay County travels to Trousdale. Clay County seeks their fourth consecutive victory and second straight on the road. Trousdale County enters play 1-3. Upperman hosts Beech. Upperman will play their first home […]
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 County’s Bryant Building Toughness In Season
Jackson County Blue Devils Girls Soccer Head Coach Jordan Bryant maximized time over the summer using practice time to look for similar results on the pitch. Jackson County spent their off-season practicing across different schools. In July, the Blue Devils went to Macon County with heat indexes approaching 100 degrees. The camp marked one of […]
