Tag Archives: Jackson County

Tennessee’s Mayberry town opens for the Spring season on Wednesday in Historic Granville. The 2021 season is themed with women and their contributions. Historic Granville President Randall Clemons said highlighting women from Granville to the White House is about showing their talents and impact throughout history. “We have a wonderful exhibit at the Granville Museum and we have totally changed ... Read More »

The Dodson Branch Fire Department is starting its annual door to door fundraiser tomorrow. The door knocking will take place each Saturday in March until the department has visited each residence in Dodson Branch. Volunteer members will follow COVID-19 guidelines while visiting residents. Anyone who is asking for donations will be able to provide paperwork identifying themselves as fire department ... Read More »

The rainy weather led to issues in Overton and Jackson County this weekend. Jackson County EMA Director Keith Bean said there were a few downed trees but flooding was the bigger issue. Bean said on Sunday night two people had to be rescued after trying to cross a creek on Flatt Dyer Road. He said flooding created impassible conditions on ... Read More »

The Jackson County School System is preparing to start outreach to gauge interest in virtual learning next school year. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that she wants to put out a survey about families intentions before meeting with the Board of Education in March. Brown said keeping options open is important when no one knows what the pandemic will ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools allocated $65,000 for the state-mandated summer school. The School Board discussed preliminary plans for how the system will set up the sessions Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said one thing to figure out is how $65,000 will cover six weeks for k-4 students and four weeks for 5-7 students. “I mean, until we figure out ... Read More »

The Inaugural Dailey and Vincent Cumberland River Music Festival is coming to Jackson County this Fall. Chamber of Commerce President Jordan Hunter said more than a year of behind the scenes work, led to the announcement tickets would go on sale. Hunter said the festival will be big for local business and tourism. “We have limited lodging in the Gainesboro, ... Read More »

The river could be the spine of Jackson County’s recreational opportunities. That’s according to planner Kevin Gunther who led a public meeting Tuesday night on Jackson County’s master parks and recreation plan. Gunther said the river could provide recreational opportunities that draw tourists to Jackson County. “Now you can think about the kind of different experiences you can give people,” ... Read More »

Jackson County’s two senior centers will be getting food pantries in Granville and Fairview. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said this is through COVID money the county has already received. “One of them is getting $850, the other one is getting $725,” Heady said. “So, this is money to help them put a food pantry in to help senior citizens ... Read More »

Just over 400 outages remain in the Upper Cumberland Tuesday morning as crews continue the restoration efforts. 380 of those outages are in Overton County, according to County Executive Ben Danner. Danner said additional crews will be in the county first thing this morning to help with power restoration. Upper Cumberland Electric has been working since last Monday to restore ... Read More »

Jackson County will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposed long-range parks and recreation master plan. The purpose of the session is to explain the goals and objectives of the master plan. It will also provide for community input on the vision to enhance and expand outdoor recreation and facilities over the next 20 years. Mayor Randy Heady said ... Read More »