Significant Jump In Highlands Median Household Income
A new report from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development shows the median household income in the Highlands Region has significantly increased in the last five years. Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Amy New said in 2020, the median household income in Putnam County was an estimated $44,500. Today, it […]
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 […]
Dodson Branch, Middle School Roof Repairs Approved
The Jackson County School Board approved repair projects at Dodson Branch Elementary and Jackson County Middle School Thursday night. Maintenance Supervisor Josh Morgan said a company evaluated the school roofs and created a plan for replacement. Morgan said both roofs leak into the buildings, causing damage to the structures and floors. “The quotes here, you […]
State Highlights Jackson Schools For ACT Improvement
The Tennessee Department of Education highlighted Jackson County Schools for a significant improvement in the percentage of students meeting ACT benchmarks last year. The state wants an ACT score of 21. Jackson County raised its percentage of students who met the benchmark score from 22 percent to 41.3 percent. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said […]
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 […]
Jackson Commission To Take Bids For Jail Roof Repairs
Jackson County Commissioners approved work Monday night to repair the damaged roof of the county jail. Hail from a thunderstorm several months ago caused the problem. Jackson County Sheriff Marty Hinson said repairs are needed. “Particularly one spot of one of the offices, the bathroom area, it rotted,” Hinson said. “It leaked long enough that […]
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 […]
UC Restaurant Creates Tradition, Yearly Christmas Village
A longtime Upper Cumberland restaurant owner cooks up something special this time of year, constructing a 300-piece Christmas village every year, each figure modeling a real location. Helen’s Restaurant Owner Carol Pippin said she and her mother began building the village together in 1988. Pippin said the collection began with a few houses, placing one […]
Gainesboro Museum Shares Contemporary Art with Community
The Gainesboro Modern Museum recognized as the Best Museum in Tennessee, just months after officially opening its doors. Co-Founders Cat and Wade Schmitz said the majority of the museum features art from living artists, designed to spotlight contemporary art. Cat Schmitz said they created the museum to share collection of global works. Wade Schmitz said […]
New Jackson County Bowler Highland Finding Confidence
Jackson County bowler Daneisha Highland elevated a recreational past time with friends to a competitive challenge facing opponents. Joining the Jackson County Blue Devils after the team lost several players last season, Highland quickly embraced the sport and has been making steady improvements on the lanes. “[The teammates are] all really helpful,” Highland said. “I […]
