Event Brief
County Commission to elect chairman next week
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Summary: The County Commission held a workshop Monday evening where Chairman Johnny Bruce said the commission will vote next Monday on selecting a new chairman and vice-chairman. Commissioners also discussed committee placements for the board and reviewed an interlocal agreement between the county and ETHRA, which the new commission must reapprove.
WHO: Johnny Bruce; newly elected County Mayor Jimmy Jeffries; County Commissioners (including Ralph Davis, Chris Stanley, and Suzette Davenport); ETHRA
WHAT: Workshop discussion ahead of next week’s vote to elect the County Commission chairman and vice-chairman, approve committee placements, and reapprove an interlocal agreement with ETHRA.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026
WHERE: Jacksboro, TN
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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