Graveyard Point courtesy dock dedicated to former commissioner

By Charlotte Underwood

TOP PHOTO: Left to right- Mayor Jack Lynch, former commissioner Robert Higginbotham, commissioners Johnny Bruce, Dewayne Baird, Zachery Marlow and Rusty Orick attended the dedication on Monday, July 27.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Commission Chairman Johnny Bruce made a proclamation at Monday’s regular monthly commission meeting in honor of former commissioner Robert Higginbotham.

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Higginbotham was instrumental in obtaining the Americans Disability Act (ADA) compliant courtesy dock at Graveyard Point. The dock was dedicated in honor of Higginbotham.

“This stands as a testament to the hard work of Robert Higginbotham put in to get this worked on; it is the first ADA compliant wheelchair dock in the county.   It marked a significant milestone in fostering inclusiveness. We are grateful for the leadership that went into this,” Bruce said. Higginbotham was unable to make it to Monday’s meeting.

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