Tag Archives: Gainesboro

A new power outage in the Northern end of Dodson Branch has forced the community’s emergency shelter to be moved. The new location is the Center Grove Community Center at 113 Seven Knobs Road in Gainesboro. Jackson County EMA is asking any residents in need of shelter placement to call (931) 268-6133 or (931) 268-2556. Anyone without access to a ... Read More »

Jackson County is experiencing countywide outages and treacherous conditions on back roads. Mayor Randy Heady said his biggest concern are the residents without power or back up heat. Heady said he fears the Dodson Branch community could be without power the longest. Heady said UCEMC is reporting 1,300 residents without power in the county. “A lot of those homes, in ... Read More »

A major water leak in Gainesboro will require emergency repairs after a two week search for the damage. During Thursday’s Board of Alderman meeting, members approved the estimated $100,000 project. Water Department Worker John Pigg said burrowing equipment will be needed to repair the pipe that runs under state route 56. “Roughly about 200 hundred dollars for the pipe and ... Read More »

The Jackson County Industrial Board is in negotiations for a tract of land to establish an industrial district. The land is located between Gainesboro and Interstate 40 in the south end of the county. Chairman Jim Birdwell said the board looks to bring in more jobs with industries  interested moving into the county. “The overall goal with this land is ... Read More »

Jackson County is asking the community to give its input on what they want to see to improve parks and recreation. Mayor Randy Heady said he put the survey up on his Facebook today and over 90 people responded within two hours. Heady said they’ve even added questions today to get a better snapshot of what people are using. “What facilities ... Read More »

A one-time teacher bonus worth $500 unanimously approved by the Jackson County School Board Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said they were able to cover this bonus after receiving $85,000 in grant reimbursements for things already budgeted and purchased. Brown said it was important to deliver something to teachers after last year’s raise was cut from the state ... Read More »

The city of Gainesboro and owners of the Real Deal Thrift Store have came to a verbal agreement to keep the store front more presentable. The city reportedly received several complaints from residents about the store’s merchandise sitting outdoors in the past. In response, city officials began drafting an ordinance limiting storefront items. During Thursday’s Board of Alderman meeting, Co-Owner ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools will launch its dual-enrollment HVAC program in mid-January for Jackson County High School students. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said an instructor has been hired and the program is through Livingston-TCAT. Brown said workforce research shows how much local HVAC workers are needed. “They need workers, they need skilled people who can do that, not just from ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools approved a work-based learning opportunity for high school seniors to help with cafeteria duties, created by the pandemic. School Director Kristy Brown said students will get $8 an hour, working two hours a day, helping distribute meals for students learning remotely. Although, Brown said she will request this gets paid for with CARES Act money. “We’re going ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland School Directors met with Tennessee Legislators Thursday to speak about their concerns about school funding. Jackson County School Director Kristy Brown said she got a chance to talk about issues important to her schools with Representative John Mark Windle and Senator Paul Bailey. Brown said trying to get teachers a raise next fiscal year ranked high on the ... Read More »