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Wlaf1450‘We have learned to love and appreciate Glennis for a lot of things’- County Mayor Jack Lynch
By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- It’s the end of an era. County Litter Control Officer and downright legend Glennis Monday is retiring. He was recognized by county commissioners on Monday for his 26 years of dedication and service to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department and more than 30 years of volunteering and keeping the county clean.
“You’ll still see me out there picking up litter,” Monday was quick to say on Monday evening as he was being honored.
“We have learned to love and appreciate Glennis for a lot of things,” said County Mayor Jack Lynch.
He spoke on the unwavering dedication of Glennis who has devoted 26 years to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department and 30 years of volunteering.
“Through tireless efforts, he has kept our county clean and made a difference in the lives of all Campbell County residents,” Mayor Lynch said.
Monday was also recognized earlier this year with the esteemed title “Volunteer of the Year” by the state of Tennessee.
Glennis was the first environmental officer to be hired in the state of Tennessee.
“I remember standing here in from of this man (Johnny Bruce) in 1998 when I got hired,” Monday recounted.
Monday said he still had a copy of the minutes from the 1998 county commission meeting when he was hired.
“Tom Stiner told me to hang the minutes up when you hired me, and that’s where they hang when you walk into my living room,” Monday told Coach Johnny Bruce.
“He has fostered trust in the community with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department and has done more things for this community than many know,” Lynch said.
Monday said he could not have done it without the support of the commission, the sheriff’s department and many others, especially his “buddy” Keisha Howard, who has worked closely along side him, getting litter grants and working on multiple projects.
Commissioner Beverly Halls said emotionally as she hugged Glennis, “How can you replace the best?”
Litter Grant Coordinator Keisha Howard with the County Mayor’s Office said “Glennis was irreplaceable.“
“He is the best. He is more than a co-worker; he is a dear friend. To say Glennis will be missed is a massive understatement. He leaves behind big shoes to fill in a legacy of service,” Howard said.
“This county is clean because of you. Other counties don’t have what we have in Glennis,” Commissioner Rusty Orick said, thanking Glennis for his service.
All commissioners had something to say about Glennis and his dedication to the county.
“You have made a difference,” David Adkins said.
“We used to average 100 bags a mile, now it’s two bags a mile,” Monday said.
Commission Chairman Bruce said he had known Glennis a long time.
“I have never heard the word no or I can’t come out of his mouth. He goes above and beyond,” Bruce said.
Commissioner Scott Stanfield summed it up.
“You have spoiled us Glennis,” Stanfield said. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-05/19/2026-6AM)