Heady Named Regional Representative For Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellowship Program
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady was announced as one of the Appalachian Leadership Institute’s 2022-2023 class of Fellows. Heady is one of three representatives from the state of Tennessee to participate. He said the 10-month program will allow leaders from all across the Appalachian region to connect on ideas, strategies, and solutions. “I’m really excited […]
Jackson Co. Awards $122K Bid For County Jail HVAC Replacement And Air Purification System
Jackson County has awarded a bid to replace all HVAC equipment and install an air purification system at the County Jail. Mayor Randy Heady said the low bid came in at some $122,000, slightly under budget. He said the HVAC equipment is original to the jail that opened in 2007. “Any HVAC equipment at 15 […]
Jackson Beginning County Budget Process
Jackson County starting the process for its new fiscal year budget. County Mayor Randy Heady said one of the main things to affect this year’s budget is inflation and the increase in the cost of living. “Fuel prices across the county whether it be in solid waste, or sheriff’s department, or even in EMS, they […]
Jackson To Use $1.9M Of ARP Funds To Extend And Rehab Water Lines
Jackson County working to extend and rehab the water line in four areas of the county. Mayor Randy Heady said those areas include Big Branch, Lambert Hollar, Sycamore Hollar, and Spring Fork Creek Road. He said that the project has been in the works since he first took office. “One of the landowners was in […]
Jackson Seeking Professional Services For Airport Development
Jackson County issued a request for professional services to help in the development of the Jackson County Airport. Mayor Randy Heady said that this process is one that occurs about every five years. He said that engineering services like these help get airport funding, maintain upkeep, and assist in new projects and upgrades. “There are […]
Jackson Mayor Randy Heady Represents At Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady was a representative of Tennessee at Tuesday’s Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow. Heady said that the virtual event by the Appalachian Regional Commission was part of an ongoing series highlighting tourism and development for rural communities. He said that he and leaders from North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia, discussed how […]
UCDD To Help UC Mayors In Need Of Administering TDEC ARP Money
UCDD will offer administrative services to Upper Cumberland counties needing assistance with managing TDEC ARP fund. Executive Committee Chair Randy Heady said in his role as Jackson County Mayor, he does not have the staff to oversee the money. “It is hard to navigate, and I don’t have time to do that kind of work,” […]
Jackson Approves Air Med Care Insurance Coverage For County Employees
Jackson County Commission approved adding air MedCare insurance coverage for county employees. Mayor Randy Heady said that without a trauma hospital in the region, all patients are life-flighted to the closest one such as Vanderbilt. He said while it doesn’t happen often, when it does those costs can get up to $70,000. “It’s a really […]
Jackson Commission Approves Partnership To Extend Water Line
Jackson County is moving forward with a multi-partner project extending water to Spring Fork, Lambert Hollar, and Martin Creek Road. The communities in Putnam and Jackson Counties are not currently served by public water. Mayor Randy Heady said Jackson County would cover about $1 million of the $3.5 million project, using TDEC funding. “Mayor Porter, he […]
Jackson Co. Health Department HVAC Being Replaced, Bidders Needed
The Jackson County Health Department will get all new HVAC units through a federal grant. County Mayor Randy Heady said the units are 11 years old and in the time frame when mechanical issues can start occurring. He said the grant not only helps the county budget, but improves department safety. “Outside air, fresh air […]
