Tag Archives: Jackson County Commission

The Jackson County Commission Monday night approved the purchase of a new backhoe to replace one that was totaled. Road Superintendent Daniel Garrison said the old backhoe declared a total loss because of an accident. Garrison said the lowest bid he received for a replacement of the same horsepower would cost just over $132,000. “Went through the insurance process,” Garrison ... Read More »

This week the White County Commission will discuss allowing County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson to handle negotiations for the sale of the county landfill. The solid waste committees last week heard presentations from two potential companies seeking to manage the landfill and Waste Management received a higher score than its competitor. The negotiations will include how solid waste is disposed ... Read More »

The Jackson County Commission will decide at its January meeting whether to reduce the length of Tom Allen Lane and Webster Branch Lane. At issue, a lack of maintenance on the roads over a long period of time. County Mayor Randy Heady said the roads will be shortened at the ends of each lane. He said there is controversy regarding ... Read More »

This week the White County Board of Education will consider a renewal of Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger’s employment contract. The board agreed to review his contract several months ahead of schedule to avoid a potential change in leadership right before the start of a new budget year. The new contract proposal is online at the school board’s website for ... Read More »

Renovations to the Jackson County Fairgrounds building are almost complete and the facility is already booked out for the next six months. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said that the community building is one of the most used pieces of property in the county. Heady said he thanks the Jackson County Commission for allowing him to partner with the Department ... Read More »

Jackson County Commissioners raised questions about project delays, water and sewer requirements, transferring land, and what projects would be covered in discussing the idea of a planning commission. Commissioners heard from UCDD Planning and Community Development Director Tommy Lee as the county begins the process of exploring whether a planning commission would make sense. The growth of larger developments in ... Read More »

The Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission will discuss an amendment to the zoning code for RVs staying at trailer parks in the area. The issue was discussed by the City Council during their October 5 meeting and referred back to the Planning Commission. In other business, the commission will also consider a request to rezone a property from residential to commercial ... Read More »

The Jackson County Commission approved some $200,000 in federal funding to prepare its new county services building. The county purchased some 10 acres next to the Gainesboro Dollar General that included an existing building. Mayor Randy Heady said the money would be used on a new roof and some demolition work. “We’ll do that build out and then see where ... Read More »

A new organization has formed in hopes of establishing an animal shelter in Jackson County. Friends For Jackson County Animal Shelter presented plans to the County Commission for the first time Monday night. Director Mark Pack said the group hopes to address an epidemic of animal dumping in the county. “It is pitiful to see the animals come starving to ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will consider its next fiscal year budget Monday. The spending plan that comes from committee includes raises for all employees. Especially emergency workers who would receive $5,000. The commission will also vote on the resignation of Commissioner Jimmy Neal following charges involving child pornography. The committee meetings begin at 5:30 ... Read More »