Counties Budgeting Influx Of Sales Tax For One Time Expenses
Counties are being cautious moving into the budget season with the recent influx of sales tax revenue not expected to hold in the future. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the main question is will this one time COVID fund spending be reoccurring. “We don’t think so,” Robinson said. “We don’t expect this trend […]
Burgess Falls Road Reopening In White County On Friday
Burgess Falls Road in White County reopened today after years of erosion washed away the culvert base. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said water started running underneath the structure. Robinson said the new fix will allow for water to run through and over it, creating a longer lasting road. “It was a little bit […]
COVID Vaccines Available In Many UC Counties
Counties in the Upper Cumberland are seeing more availability to COVID vaccines as efforts continue. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said the County Health Department has appointments ready to be filled. “I want anyone who wants to be vaccinated to have the opportunity to get vaccinated,” Heady said. “One of the things that I saw […]
White County Executive Reaching Out On Vaccines
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson is asking for anyone 75 years or older to please contact the White County Health Department if they want the COVID vaccine. Robinson has the same message for anyone in group 1a1, 1a2 and 1b to please reach out to the health department because White County does not want […]
Denny Wayne Robinson Connects With Appalachian Leaders
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson was one of four Tennesseans selected to take part in the Appalachian Leadership Institute’s inaugural class. Robinson said this class of 40 leaders took part in problem solving simulations like a large plant closure and tornado response. Robinson said his biggest takeaway from the class is the connections he […]
UC Leaders Say Regional Mask Mandate Possible With State Backing
Several Upper Cumberland County Executives said a regional mask mandate is not off the table, but enforcement is a concern. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the state has not given county leaders a way to require residents to wear face coverings. “They have gave the county mayors, the county executives the authority to […]
