Greg Brannon Pledges New Direction For Clay County
Greg Brannon preparing to take office in Clay County after a successful election night where he campaigned on a platform of bringing new ideas and growth to the region. Brannon said the support from the community was essential to his victory and remains vital as he transitions into his new role. “I’m so appreciative of […]
Porter Prioritizes Infrastructure In Putnam County Victory
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter is prioritizing infrastructure improvements and quality of life initiatives for local youth following his re-election victory. Porter said the county currently maintains a strong financial position despite national economic challenges such as inflation and rising gas prices. Porter said he remains optimistic about the future of the community because of […]
Hometown Engineer Chad Gilbert Named Cookeville Mayor
Hometown engineer Chad Gilbert will serve as the next Mayor of Cookeville after securing the most votes in the City Council race. Chad Gilbert said the opportunity to lead his own community follows a campaign focused on his previous four years of service to the city. Gilbert said the election results were the culmination of […]
Rosenbaum Targets Growth As New Fentress Executive
Newly elected Fentress County Executive Jacob Rosenbaum preparing to transition into his new role with a focus on implementing ways to manage the area’s recent economic expansion. Rosenbaum said the community must engage in a strategic planning process to address the challenges of rapid development. Rosenbaum said the county has experienced record-setting growth over the […]
Algood Voters Elect Tiffany Anton Mayor To Lead Change
Algood voters elected Tiffany Anton as the community’s new mayor, signaling a desire for a new direction for the municipality. Anton said she is eager to begin her service to the community after receiving 43 percent of the vote. “I was really concerned that Algood has stayed kind of what it’s stayed, status quo for […]
Brian Lee Secures Mandate To Lead Jackson County
Brian Lee secured the leadership of Jackson County after winning the mayoral election with 74.3 percent of the vote. Lee said his professional background in the local school system and county government served as the foundation for his campaign. Lee said the electorate expressed a desire for a hard-working leader who could provide a positive […]
Cumberland Restores Historic Courthouse Clock To 1905 Form
Cumberland County has completed a custom restoration of the historic 1905 courthouse clock to preserve the original character of the downtown landmark. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the clock is an original component of the building’s construction and had been out of operation for several years. Foster said the county decided to move forward […]
DeKalb County Commission Votes Down Jail Project Postponement
A proposal to temporarily halt work on DeKalb County’s planned jail project until after the August election failed, with commissioners voting 9-3 against the measure. Commissioner Myron Rhodey said voters should go to the polls before work continues. “I think we need to, according to people I’ve talked with, we need to slow down on […]
Jackson County Lowers Tax Rate, Boosts Employee Pay
The Jackson County Commission approved a new budget Monday that lowers the property tax rate to 1.518 while providing pay raise for county employees. Jackson County Commission Chair Joey Denson said the county was required to adjust the tax rate downward following a property reappraisal cycle. “It’s a balancing act,” Denson said. “You can’t fund […]
Commissioners Approve Bonuses In Putnam Budget
Putnam County employees receiving a $500 bonus after the Putnam County Commission approved the payment during its budget session Monday night. Commissioner Jonathan Williams proposed providing county employees with a permanent $500 annual cost-of-living increase, saying rising inflation has made additional compensation necessary. “I think there’s more than enough money in our general fund based […]
