Tag Archives: Gainesboro

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 its facilities, athletic programs and ... Read More »

Jackson County accepted a new solid waste contract Monday night after its agreement with the Moss landfill expired. Mayor Randy Heady said costs were going up $12 a ton and other offers were one-year contracts at over $40 dollars a ton. Heady said Smith County reached out and offered a five-year contract at $37 a ton. “We believe that this ... Read More »

Jackson County High School has added another tool to its GEAR UP program this school year. GEAR UP is designed to help prepare low-income students for an education after high school. GEAR UP coordinator Gary Flynn said this semester they’ve had Jackson County High School graduates help mentor sophomores. “We want them to see that people from Jackson County High ... Read More »

After a nearly four month search, the Gainesboro Police Department has found a new officer. The hire was approved by the Gainesboro Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Thursday night. Police Chief Mike Head said she was the only qualified candidate from Jackson County who applied. “She’ll probably start one day next week and hopefully the next go to school,” ... Read More »

The Jackson County Utility District has water supplied to all residents except on Big Branch Lane. The Jackson County Utility District is pulling water samples today, and expects to have results within 24 hours of delivery. The utility district said that if all samples come back negative, the boil notice could be lifted as early as tomorrow afternoon. However, the ... Read More »

Jackson County EMA has established a hotline for residents and business owners to report flood damage. Anyone who has taken flood damage is asked to call (931) 268-6177. Jackson County EMA Spokesperson Derek Woolbright said residents who call will receive a voicemail prompt asking for their name, phone number and address. Woolbright said that residents who leave a message will ... Read More »

The Jackson County Utility District has finished making repairs and will soon have all customers supplied with water. Office Manager Crystal Bean said the water tank is filled and lines are currently filling. Bean said there are roughly 100 people out of water in Flynns Lick still, but expects all customers to have water by the time they get home ... Read More »

The Jackson County Utility District remains under a Boil Notice until further notice as crews work to restore water and water pressure. Office Manager Crystal Bean said crews made progress Monday, cutting the number of water outages from 850 to roughly 150. Bean said water has been restored to Roaring River, Big Bottom and North Springs communities. “We’re needing a ... Read More »

There is a positive outlook on river water levels in Jackson County following the weekend’s flooding. National Weather Service Lead Forecaster Mark Richards said the Cumberland River reached 22 feet in Jackson County, but has already begun to recede. Richards said even with more rain in the mid-week forecast, he does not expect the river level to be seriously impacted. ... Read More »

The Jackson County Utility District is aiming to have water restored to all customers on Monday. Office Manager Crystal Bean said 850 customers are still without water due to Gainesboro’s water tank running dry. Bean said her crews are assisting Gainesboro to find lines that were underwater to get the tank refilled. “As the day goes on, their tank is ... Read More »