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Jackson Co. Commission Passes Budget After Large Turnout At Public Hearing

Standing room only at Jackson County’s budget hearing over concerns of the proposed 30 cent tax rate Monday night. County leaders and residents spoke for almost an hour about how the tax rate would impact them. Most residents said while they support necessary raises for the county’s employees, it is not fair to put that burden of cost on the ... Read More »

Property Tax Increase On Table For Jackson Co., First Time In 11 Years

A 30-cent property tax rate is on the table for discussion in this year’s Jackson County budget. Mayor Randy Heady said the inflationary costs have skyrocketed over the last two years and it has caught up to the county. He said that paired with revenue lost due to the pandemic and a low sales ratio, something needed to be done. ... Read More »

Jason Hardy Appointed New Jackson Co. Schools Director

Jackson County School District has found its new Director in Jason Hardy. Until his appointment Thursday night at the School Board meeting, Hardy served as the principal of Jackson County High School. Hardy received the majority of school board votes. “I’m super excited, my passion is Jackson County, I’m from here and moved away but I came back and the ... Read More »

Jackson Co. Mayor Pleasantly Surprised At County’s Progress In At-Risk Designation

County Mayor Randy Heady pleasantly surprised by recent state numbers regarding Jackson County’s status as an economically at-risk county. Heady said Jackson County placed 17th out of 27 Tennessee at-risk counties. He said just four years ago, the county was considered economically distressed. “The poverty rate is 17.9 percent, we were around 23 percent five years ago and now we ... Read More »

Come to Jackson For the First Annual Row’n the River Race

Jackson Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a river race and fun float in Gainesboro on Saturday, July 15. Executive Director Hope Vargas said there will be a competitive five mile kayak race at 8 am from The Boils to Roaring River Park. Vargas said the fun float will start at 9 am from the Rock Dam to Roaring River Park. ... Read More »

Jackson County Has A New 4H Agent

Neylan Spivey is the new 4H agent for Jackson County. Spivey said the 4H program is a great opportunity for kids to learn leadership skills, and do community service. He said that he wants to teach young people valuable life skills and that the program is about more than just agriculture. “The biggest goal that I have for the 4H ... Read More »

Jackson Co.’s Hangar Projects Awaiting Study Results To Move Forward

Jackson County’s hangar project stuck in a holding pattern while awaiting results from several studies, including an environmental study on nearby wetlands. Mayor Randy Heady said the county is working to construct 10 hangars at its airport located off Big Bottom Road. He said when dealing with federal and state guidelines, there are several hoops you have to jump through ... Read More »

Jackson Veterans Preserve Biographical Histories on Video

A team of Jackson County veterans have joined forces to capture soldier memories. Jackson County Veterans Hall Secretary/Treasurer William Draper said they are creating and preserving biographical videos of Jackson County Veterans. Draper said the video records will be viewed for generations to come. “The idea of course is to preserve this record for all history so that their children, ... Read More »

UC Leaders Return From Tennessee County Services Association Conference

Several Upper Cumberland leaders are back from Gatlinburg with more knowledge on the state’s new Highway Department funding plan. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said this year’s Tennessee County Services Association conference highlighted how to apply the money to local projects. He said Jackson County is set to receive some $2 million in state aid to put towards state aid ... Read More »

54 More Acres Coming To Protected Land In Jackson County

TennGreen Land Conservancy is adding 54 more acres to a protected land easement in Jackson County. Conservation Project manager Kristen Hanratty said the project is an amendment to the original project completed in 2013. She said the project was originally the idea of conservationist and civil rights activist Hector Black. “We initiated the project, initiated the survey, and then he ... Read More »