Tag Archives: Jackson County

Tennessee Tech’s Center for Rural Innovation is partnering with Algood to enhance the city’s brand and tourism prospects. Tech’s Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Michael Aikens said that the TCRI program employs Tennessee Tech students to bridge gaps between information, resources, and knowledge for businesses and municipalities. “We’re able to fill those gaps and we literally have empirical evidence that ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools returned Wednesday after a two-day closure, with a change in COVID protocol. Starting Wednesday, students who are considered a close contact to a positive COVID case at school will not be excluded from school if it is confirmed that both students were consistently and correctly wearing masks the entire time. Any positive case will still be required ... 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 »

What started as a hobby has turned into a ever-growing career for one Jackson County beekeeper. Kamon Reynolds said that his business produces both physical products as well as information to help the beekeeping community. “We produce pure honey here in Jackson County and some of the neighboring counties,” Reynolds said. “We also have produced soaps and lip balms and ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to the system’s rising COVID numbers. According to the district, 453 absences were reported Friday with some missed days not related to COVID. That is an increase from Wednesday, which saw 325 absences. The future of COVID protocols for the school system are being reviewed over the closure. Changes will ... 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 »

The Jackson County Health Department will get all new HVAC units through a federal grant. County Mayor Randy Heady said the units are 11 years old and in the time frame when mechanical issues can start occurring. He said the grant not only helps the county budget, but improves department safety. “Outside air, fresh air make up inside of a ... Read More »

Jackson County has upgraded its 911 service, with a system that gets resident information to dispatchers as soon as they call. 911 Director Michael Smith said the RapidSOS pings 911 calls and relays the information to dispatch, even if the 911 system goes down. However, Smith said the system truly works when residents fill out their emergency health profile online. ... Read More »

The Jackson County School Board considered whether a mask mandate might help keep the school system open during its Thursday night meeting. Parents on both sides of the topic gave their opinion, as the system is in its second week with 31 positive COVID cases. A mandate was not on the agenda and no vote was taken on the subject. ... Read More »

There is a need for more child care services in the Upper Cumberland according to two local providers. Nana’s Child Care is the sole state licensed center in Clay County. Owner Debra Anderson said they have seven clients on hold and often turn down new business due to capacity. “We aren’t licensed to hold as many kids as like a ... Read More »