By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At Thursday’s County Commission meeting, commissioners approved a resolution to move supervision of the Director of Economic/Workforce and Community Development under the county mayor’s office. This resolution was introduced by new commission member David Greene.
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: At the August County Commission meeting, upon the recommendation of exiting County Mayor Jack Lynch, commissioners approved a budget amendment creating a full-time position for an economic, community and workforce development director, hiring Randy Brown, the exiting deputy mayor, who filled that position in a part-time capacity, according to Lynch.
TOP PHOTO: Commissioners approve resolutions, other business at Thursday's commission meeting.
Also approved was a resolution requesting the Tennessee Department of Transportation to establish a bypass as a permanent or temporary route on State Highway 297 with the junction at Creekmore Housley Drive just outside Jellico. This resolution was requested by commissioner Ralph Davis at last week’s commission workshop. Davis said the flooding on Highway 297 is life threatening and when it floods, it cuts around 500 people off from accessing Jellico and LaFollette and also keeps emergency response vehicles from being able to respond to those residents.
Other business approved was an interlocal agreement between the county and ETHRA.
It was also approved to close out the credit card account in the name of former county mayor Jack Lynch and open a new card in the name of current county mayor Jimmy Jeffries.
The recognition of the late Sam Farris was also approved. This recognition was brought up by Davis at last week’s commission workshop as well. The proclamation will be read at the next meeting.
In other business, a contract with CINTAS was approved. It is a three-year contract for uniforms and other supplies.
Also at Thursday's meeting, commission member Ray Perry was approved to be the point of contact for the commission with the opioid committee that distributes the Opioid Abatement Fund.
The commission approved the release of those abatement funds.
The commission also received a letter from C.O.R.R. stating that six non-profit organizations would be receiving funds out of the $185,315.65 Opioid Abatement Fund. In total, nine organizations applied for funds.
Non-profit organizations receiving funds listed include:
Springs of Life will receive $50,000
Bridges to Recovery will receive $49,800
Campbell United $13,330
Pinnacle $30,300
Redemptive Automotive $10,000
Campbell County Boys and Girls Club will receive $31,885.65 (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-09/25/2026-6AM)
