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 […]
Jackson Co. Exploring IT-Based Employer, At-Home Jobs
Two goals identified by Jackson County leaders in their ThreeStar grant proposal will be further explored by county leaders. The first, recruit an IT-based employer and, second, recruit a workforce who would like to work from home. Mayor Randy Heady said the county is a good fit being a gig speed county, with Twin Lakes […]
Jackson Creating First Local Fitness Center With Grant Funding
Jackson County plans to add the first fitness center in the county with $50,000 in ThreeStar grant funding. Mayor Randy Heady said a city-owned building on South Main Street in Gainesboro will be used. It sits next to the City Park. Heady said the plan is to purchase workout equipment to create a healthier workforce. […]
Jackson Clerk Turns In Clean Annual Office Report
The Jackson County Clerk turned in a clean annual report to the county commission Monday Night. County Mayor Randy Heady said this was a first for the county. Heady said in just under a year in office, Brandon Stafford’s term as clerk has been a relief to county government and county residents. “That’s really important […]
Upper Cumberland Community Leaders On Father’s Day This Sunday
It’s a day for bad ties, smelly after-shave, and celebrating paternal figures in our lives: Father’s Day. Father’s Day was founded in Spokane, Washington in 1910. Sonora Dodd was inspired by the creation of Mother’s Day, and wanted a day to also honor fathers. After growing in popularity through the years, Congress passed an act […]
Jackson County Mayor Meets With Army Corps To Discuss Roaring River Park
The Army Corps of Engineers told Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady that flooding is common in a park like Roaring River Park. Heady said the Corps simply knows flooding will happen, and the you close and clean up debris. However, Heady said they did talk tourism possibilities. “We talked about campgrounds a little bit and […]
Jackson County Meeting Army Corps of Engineers For Roaring River Enhancements
Jackson County officials will meet with the Army Corps of Engineers Thursday to talk expansion and enhancements for Roaring River Park. Mayor Randy Heady said the Army Corps of Engineers has shown interest in improving the park themselves. Heady said they had floated the idea of adding things like a Frisbee golf course, however now […]
Jackson County Adopts 10-Year Master Plan For Parks And Rec
Jackson County Commissioners approved a 10-year master plan for parks and recreation Monday night. Mayor Randy Heady said that nothing is set in stone and things can be changed, but now the county is armed with a plan. Landscape Architect Kevin Guenther led the planning process. He said his recommendations to the county include boosting […]
