Jackson Co. Posts Bids For County Building, Fairgrounds
Bid requests for two long-awaited Jackson County projects have been posted. County Mayor Randy Heady said the county is finally ready to take the next step on upgrading its County Fairgrounds and to do additional work at the new county annex building. “You got to crawl before you can walk,” Heady said. “So at this […]
Jackson Co. Applying For Solid Waste Grant
Jackson County Commission applying for a $50,000 solid waste grant. Mayor Randy Heady said the grant pool had closed down during the pandemic and had recently opened back up. He said the funding has to go towards recycling mechanisms. “The three things we are looking to go for is a new tow motor, our tow […]
Jackson Co. Approves Covering Cost Of Employee Insurance
Jackson County Commission approved covering the cost of a 10 percent health insurance increase at its Monday night meeting. County Mayor Randy Heady said the increase does not require amending the county’s budget, as the county budget committee planned to cover the increase during the budgeting process. He said the increase was a significant leap […]
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,” […]
