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 […]
Jackson Installing Memorial Bench To Honor Randy Heady
Jackson County will install a memorial bench at the Courthouse to honor former County Mayor Randy Heady. The bench request came from Randy Heady’s Wife, Joyce Heady. Joyce Heady said the bench would not only honor Randy but also have an extra meaning to who Randy was. “It was important to him, to my husband […]
Morgan: County Still Pursuing Roaring River Park Lease
Jackson County Mayor Jim Morgan said that the county is still pursuing a lease at Roaring River Park with the Corps of Engineers. Morgan said the county has recently received an archeological study agreement from the Corps of Engineers. Morgan said he has sent the agreement to the county’s budget committee and the county attorney […]
UCDD To Name Conference Room After Heady
UCDD Officials planning to name the UCDD building’s conference room after Former Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady. Executive Director Mark Farley said the plan is to have a plaque made that would be put on the wall of the conference room. Farley said he would like to invite Heady’s family to the UCDD Executive Committee’s […]
Jackson Commissioners Approve Flood Update
Jackson County Commissioners updated the County’s Flood Damage Prevention Resolution Monday night. County Mayor Randy Heady said FEMA and the Army Corp of Engineers updated Jackson County’s flood plain maps. Those maps show the areas of highest concern for flooding. “We have to pass this or we’re not eligible for floodplain insurance,” Heady said. “I’ll […]
This Week: Putnam County Ratifies New Fire Chief, White County Considers Levying Sales Tax
This week the Putnam County Commission will ratify County Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of a new fire chief for the county. Fire Chief Tom Brown is retiring from the role after over 25 years with the department and 37 years in fire service. The board will also consider the approval of the new interlocal agreement […]
Jackson Commission To Vote On Shortening Tom Allen, Webster Branch Roads
The Jackson County Commission will decide at its January meeting whether to reduce the length of Tom Allen Lane and Webster Branch Lane. At issue, a lack of maintenance on the roads over a long period of time. County Mayor Randy Heady said the roads will be shortened at the ends of each lane. He […]
Jackson County Fairgrounds Booked As Renovations Near Completion
Renovations to the Jackson County Fairgrounds building are almost complete and the facility is already booked out for the next six months. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said that the community building is one of the most used pieces of property in the county. Heady said he thanks the Jackson County Commission for allowing him […]
Jackson Mayor Heady: Rural Summit Allows For Ideas To Be Exchanged
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady back from last week’s Rural Opportunity Summit where he said ideas were exchanged and these ideas will benefit the county. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee hosted the summit with at-risk and distressed county leaders to discuss problems and potential solutions. Heady said there were several panels and discussions held at the […]
Jackson Commissioners To Discuss Potential Planning Commission In October
The potential need for better county planning will come before the Jackson County Commissioners this month, including the possible need for a planning commission. The Commission would make sure proper infrastructure is in place before projects move forward. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said the conversation started as people began buying up large acre tracks […]
