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The Jackson County Historical Society and City of Gainesboro officials look to restore various aspects of the county’s historical museum. Historical Society President John Fox says the museum has aged and needs multiple repairs. “The west side of the building is deteriorating. We’re going to have to replace some gutters… [and] some windows,” Fox says. “We’re going to replace some ... Read More »
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Halfacre Named Park Manager At Edgar Evins
Edgar Evins State Park has hired Brad Halfacre as park manager. Halfacre said it’s a position his father previously held from 1996 to 2014. “I always wanted to be a ranger,” Halfacre said. “Being named park manger and falling into the family legacy is really a dream come true.” Halfacre began serving the position earlier this month and went through ... Read More »
JCSD Arrests Two on Drug Charges in Bloomington Springs
Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two people in connection with drug activity Wednesday at the Highway 56 Motel in Bloomington Springs. The Sheriff’s Department reports Joseph Flatt and Brandi Vickers face several charges after attempting to flee authorities. The report indicates deputies recognized the two for having outstanding arrest warrants out of Putnam County. Both Flatt and Vickers tried to ... Read More »
Rickman VFD Gets New Pumper Truck
The Rickman Volunteer Fire Department has purchased a new fire truck. Chief Josh Nave said he credits the Firefighters’ Friend Foundation for helping find the new engine. “They reach out to volunteer fire departments that are not funded or under funded,” Nave said. “They come up with things that under funded fire departments can’t get. These guys have it or ... Read More »
Brock Retires From City Administrator Position
McMinnville City Administrator Bill Brock announced his retirement this week. Brock said he began thinking about retirement a few months ago. “The more I looked into retirement it looked like and option I wanted to take. I’ve been here a little over 30-years and the city’s in good shape,” Brock said. “It makes me feel good that I can leave ... Read More »
Jackson County Schools, TTU Partner to Fly Weather Balloon
Gainesboro Elementary Teacher Michael Vigeant recntly used the assistance of Jackson County High School and Tennessee Tech students to help his third-graders learn about weather. Vigeant says he wanted an interesting way to teach his students about weather patterns by offering them a unique perspective. “The purpose of the balloon launch itself, it’s like watching weather in action because you ... Read More »
Highlands, TDECD, Partnering to Discuss ‘Opportunity Zones’
The Highlands Economic Partnership (HEP) and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) will meet next week to discuss bringing more business to smaller communities. HEP Vice President of Economic Development Stephen Crook says opportunity zones are areas where capital gains can be reinvested to attract more industry to the region. “It leverages those ‘on the sideline’ capital gains ... Read More »
Officials Warn of Icy Road Conditions in Upper Cumberland
Emergency officials in the Upper Cumberland are warning drivers of potentially icy road conditions in the region. Cumberland County EMA Director Rick Williams reports several accidents have occurred on I-40 between Crab Orchard and the Cumberland-Roane County line. Williams says cooler temperatures in the east side of the county have caused freezing rain along roadways in that area. Conditions are ... Read More »
Crews Begin Construction of Cookeville Skate Park
Construction crews have begun the process of creating a new skate park in Cookeville. According to Cookeville’s Leisure Services Department, Park View Park and the neighboring playground will be temporarily closed during the construction process. The department reports the parking lot will also be unavailable during construction. The park will remain closed until construction is complete. Leisure Services officials ask ... Read More »
Demolition Completed For New County Services Building
The work to build a new county services building began in Livingston this week. County Executive Ben Danner said crews finished demolishing the old Republican headquarters building on Tuesday. “We’re kind of picking through stuff. It was a Confederate hospital in the 1860’s and was burnt when the Yankees came through,” Danner said. There’s some logs underneath that we are ... Read More »
