Tag Archives: Jackson County

Jackson County Commission applying for a $50,000 solid waste grant. Mayor Randy Heady said the grant pool had closed down during the pandemic and had recently opened back up. He said the funding has to go towards recycling mechanisms. “The three things we are looking to go for is a new tow motor, our tow motors have been costing us ... Read More »

A Jackson County man has been arrested and charged with aggravated arson. 34-year-old Daniel Alden Shivers was identified as the person responsible for a September fire at 300 Hilltop Lane in Gainesboro. Shivers was booked into the Jackson County Jail on a $200,000 bond. Read More »

Jackson County Schools taking preliminary steps in roofing projects. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said they’ve given the notice to proceed with a partial replacement at Dodson Branch School. However, she said Gainesboro Elementary’s notice has not been issued. “When we got into looking at what needed to be done at Gainesboro Elementary, it’s an older school,” Brown said. “And ... Read More »

Jackson County High School hoping to expand its Blue Devils Give Back program. The community service program started with about 70 student-athletes helping to set up Gainesboro’s American Made Music Fest. Principal Jason Hardy told board members Tuesday night they bused the students over and put them to work assisting the organizers. “We wanted to help with our community and ... Read More »

Putnam County Commissioners will invest another $360,000 to move the Martin Creek Road water project forward. The joint venture between Putnam County, Jackson County, and the Double Springs Utility District will extend public water into the area using American Rescue Plan funding. County Commissioners agreed to a monthly $3,000 payment Monday night over the next ten years. The additional money ... Read More »

Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady was announced as one of the Appalachian Leadership Institute’s 2022-2023 class of Fellows. Heady is one of three representatives from the state of Tennessee to participate. He said the 10-month program will allow leaders from all across the Appalachian region to connect on ideas, strategies, and solutions. “I’m really excited because you get this collaboration ... Read More »

The countdown is on for this year’s American Made Music Fest in Jackson County. Chamber of Commerce Director Hope Vargas said this year attendees can expect equally great acts, and more food truck vendors. “One issue that we did see last year was the long wait times that attendees had while waiting in line for the food trucks, especially during ... Read More »

A new Jackson County non-profit will take over the Poke Sallet Festival. Casey Jackson is one of the four board members that created the Poke Sallet Foundation. “My husband grew up in the area, and he’s always really loved going to the Poke Sallet Festival,” Jackson said. “When we heard that it would be available, we though this would be ... Read More »

The Jackson County Chamber announced as a recipient of Tennessee Tourism Recovery Funds. The state started the Tennessee Tourism CARES program to help the tourism and hospitality industries impacted by COVID-19. Chamber Director Hope Vargas said they were awarded some $47,500 to use over the next three years. “And I’m not entirely sure of the eligibility requirements or the details ... Read More »

After 20 years in office, Jackson County’s Register of Deeds Kim Barham will retire. Barham said after spending her life working with the public in various capacities, she decided to run for office at the encouragement of her husband. “So I thought I would, and I did, and I looked up and won the office of Register of Deeds in ... Read More »