Fentress Budget In Good Shape; Discussions Set
Fentress County officials expect to pass a balanced budget in the coming days with no change in property tax and employee raises included. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said inflation forces the department heads to adjust their expectations from year-to-year. He said this year, directors have been conservative. Johnson said the county plans to add […]
UCHRA Transportation Increasing Driver Pay
Base pay for UCHRA public transportation drivers has been bumped up to $14 per hour after a vote from the Executive Board. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said drivers with their CDL can receive up to $15 an hour. She said additional incentives are also available for drivers willing to work later in the evening. Montooth […]
Jackson Schools Discuss Balanced Budget In Work Session
The Jackson County School Board will include five percent raises in its new academic year budget, discussed Thursday night. The balanced $23 million budget also includes money to construct the new CTE building. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said between ESSER funds running out and TISA recalculations, many districts have been forced to lay off […]
Overton Board Dealing With Higher Insurance Costs
The Overton County School Board passed its budget on first reading Tuesday with more discussion on teacher raises yet to come. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said one of the biggest challenges the board has faced is budgeting extra money for rising insurance rates. He said the board hopes to give teachers considerable raises while […]
White County Raises, Budget Approved; Tough Decisions
White County Commissioners voted to pass its budget Monday night, trying to balance the needs of county employees with those of the other 27,000 residents. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said with material prices and inflation, the county faced more budgetary challenges this year. He said employees will get three percent raises across the board, […]
Warren Budget: Employee Raises, No Tax Change
Warren County’s proposed budget includes $2,500 raises for all full-time staff and no change to property tax. County Executive Terry Bell credits conservative spending for the county’s ability to offer pay bumps and build on its existing general fund balance. He said part-time employees will receive $1,250 raises. Bell said this was a smooth year […]
Overton Commissioners Hear Budget Proposal
Overton County Commissioners got a look Monday night at County Executive Steven Barlow’s proposed budget which includes a 70-cent property tax increase. County Commissioners will meet Tuesday night to begin their deliberations. The proposed budget sets property taxes at some $2.67. Barlow said keeping up with soaring prices is challenging when taxes have not been […]
Baxter Passes Budgets, No Tax Increase
Baxter passed its budget on second reading Wednesday night. Baxter Mayor John Martin said employees are the highest priority in this year’s budget. He said all city employees would receive a raise of at least $1 per hour, with others receiving larger special increases. He said conservative spending will allow the city to avoid a […]
Dekalb Schools Asking County For Help With Salaries
Dekalb County School officials told the County Commission’s Budget Committee Tuesday night, it needs help funding salary increases for teachers and staff. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said by keeping a healthy fund balance, the district has managed to fund raises itself in years past. He said as general expenses increase and the district works […]
Hoping To Decrease Turnover, Fentress Approves Raise, Overtime For Deputies
The Fentress County Budget Committee approved a $1 hourly raise and made overtime available for the county’s sheriffs deputies. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the starting rate for a certified deputy will now be $17.10 per hour. Johnson said the raise is meant to decrease the number of deputies leaving the county for higher pay. […]
