Tag Archives: Gainesboro

Gainesboro set Saturday as the night the city will observe Halloween this year since the holiday falls on a Sunday. Alderman Wayne Strong said it would be best to give families the chance to fully enjoy the night. “I mean really, with the smaller kids that have to go to school the next morning,” Strong said. “I don’t have any ... Read More »

Multiple animal organizations will be hosting a pet adoption event in Gainesboro Saturday. Jackson County Domestic Animal Committee Member Karen Fitzmaurice said the event begins at 10:00 a.m. by the county courthouse. “Jackson County has no animal shelter or animal warden, and it makes it very difficult for people when they get drop offs of cats and kittens to know ... Read More »

Jackson County High School will offer Advanced Placement classes for the first time ever next semester. Principal Jason Hardy said this became a reality thanks to the state recognizing this rural district with limited resources, does deserve access. Hardy said he is excited to give students a chance to push themselves and experience a college level course, for free. “We ... Read More »

The Jackson County Board of Education selected its Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the school year Thursday night. District Five Board Member Mark Brown was reelected as Chairman and was the only member nominated. District One Board Member Amanda Taylor was the only nominee for Vice-Chairman and was unanimously approved. Board Members Mark Allen and Marty Woolbright were not present for ... Read More »

The Gainesboro Board of Aldermen has adopted two comprehensive plans with the goal to improve roadways and community mobility. Mayor Lloyd Williams said by passing a strategy for future improvements, it increases the city’s chances of obtaining grant funding. “Points out where we need crosswalks at, parking, sidewalks, ADA sidewalks,” Williams said. “We can’t apply this year, but next year, ... Read More »

The Jackson County School System has closed Monday and Tuesday as COVID cases and absences spread around the district. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said Jackson County High School had over 200 students absent, with absentee rates higher than 20 percent at all other schools. Brown said returning Wednesday will come down to the data. “The known positive cases any ... Read More »

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Upper Cumberland Workforce are trying to get employers in touch with what employees want. A special meeting on the topic will be held Monday at 10:00 AM at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Board Room. Executive Director Hope Vargas said times have changed when it comes to motivating potential employees. “Employees might be ... Read More »

Jackson County saw the completion of its first mural in downtown Gainesboro. Mural artist Manny Fuentes said the partnership came about with Jordan Hunter of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Fuentes said that after talking to Hunter about features in Jackson County, he wanted to create something for the community that would last. “To do something the community will ... Read More »

Two goals identified by Jackson County leaders in their ThreeStar grant proposal will be further explored by county leaders. The first, recruit an IT-based employer and, second, recruit a workforce who would like to work from home. Mayor Randy Heady said the county is a good fit being a gig speed county, with Twin Lakes based in Gainesboro. Heady said ... Read More »

Gainesboro is going to consider two options for employee pay increases during the next fiscal year. That includes either performance based raises or a bonus. The budget was passed by the city Thursday, and was going to include 50 cent raises across the board for city employees. However, Alderman Travis Agee said equal raises for everyone, was not the best ... Read More »