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 […]
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 […]
Small Boat Dock Coming To Granville’s Veterans Park
Jackson County received a nearly $80,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Tourism to build a small boat dock and fishing pier at Veterans Park in Historic Granville. Historic Granville Board Member John Deane said the county is making efforts to boost tourism throughout the county, and this project is just another addition to those […]
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 Gets Three Star Grant, Center Feasibility Study
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a feasibility study on a new community center, through a new Three Star Grant. Jackson County Chamber President John Deane said the $157,000 grant will help explore the parameters on the historic Fox Middle School Building. Deane said the study will determine what activities could work inside […]
Deane Said Tourism Continues To Build Jackson Economy
New Jackson County Chamber of Commerce President John Deane said he wants to see more growth in the Chamber’s work. Deane named president after the former Chamber President Darren Meyer resigned. Deane is the founder of Wildwood Resort and Marina and has served on the chamber board “Considering we have one FTE (Full-Time Employee) chamber […]
Jackson Co Imagination Library Sees Big Turn Around After New Board
The Jackson County Imagination Library has experienced significant growth in its program since restructuring its board. Chairman John Deane said only 30 percent of eligible children participated in the program at the beginning of the year. Deane said now 75 percent of children in the county take advantage. “I give a lot of credit to […]
