Tag Archives: Clay County

Clay County Sheriff’s Office has applied for almost $300,000 in grant funding for the jail. Sheriff Brandon Boone said that the grant money through the Department of Health will be used to purchase 4 transport vehicles, a transport van, and new HVAC systems. “For the last couple of years we’ve been housing inmates all across the Upper Cumberland,” Boone said. ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Clay County Commission will consider a raise for EMS workers Monday. The one dollar increase made possible through a $18,000 payment from the county. Celina approved a match in December to assist in the cost. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the county service building. The Monterey Board of Aldermen will consider ... Read More »

Clay County has a new Ag Extension Agent in charge of the county’s 4-H programs. Agent Cora Key said accepting the position means she gets to return home after furthering her education in Knoxville. “That means I work directly hands-on with the youth of our community,” Key said. “I go to schools where I provide assistance and aid to our ... Read More »

The Clay County Mayor’s office accepting letters of intent from candidates interested in filling the vacant property assessor position. Mayor Dale Reagan said the county commission will hold a special-called meeting Monday to appoint a new assessor. “They play a very important role in county government especially when it comes to your property,” Reagan said. “If you build a new ... Read More »

Celina EMS Interim Director Andy Hall has dropped the interim title becoming director of the department. Hall was named interim after Jason Emerton stepped down. A staff shortage came with the leadership change at the time, but Hall said the department now has nine full-time employees. “Thank the good Lord I have been able to pull through that first month,” ... Read More »

Local Highway Departments are making preparations for this weekend’s winter weather. Clay Highway Superintendent Jason Browning said that the forecasted rain Saturday night could pose some issues. He said that the state will salt roads prior to Sunday’s snow, but the rain could wash it all away. “We just treat it as it comes,” Browning said. “Rain will wash the ... Read More »

A pay raise for Clay County EMS workers could be coming next month depending on a county commission vote. That is according to County Attorney Jimmy White. White said the pay increase needs to be discussed in the planning committee before the full commission can consider. “They take it to the planning committee which will meet on the 24th or ... Read More »

With recent weather events, Clay County 911 wants to remind residents of its emergency alert straight to your phone. 911 Director Beth Moulton said the services notifies via land line and cell phone through text or call. “It gives them the opportunity to know about severe weather,” Moulton said. “But we also use it for other things like if you ... Read More »

Clay County has taken the next step in building a new jail by submitting project plans for state approval. Sheriff Brandon Boone said if the Tennessee Corrections Institute and Fire Marshal’s Office gives the okay, construction could go out for bid in February. “I think it is like 60 days it stays out to bid, and then we’ll go from ... Read More »

Clay County’s Circuit Court Clerk has been indicted on new charges. 64-year-old Susan Beth Birdwell indicted on five additional charges by the Clay County Grand Jury. That is in addition to 11 charges by the Davidson County Grand Jury in November. The crimes revolve around alleged forgery and tampering. Birdwell accused of submitting false documents to the TBI to erase ... Read More »