Event Brief
County Commission to seek legal counsel
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Summary: At the County Commission meeting, Chairman Johnny Bruce said he will place a request on next week’s agenda to ask the county attorney and county mayor to seek legal counsel about whether the county is owed $510,000 tied to Caryville Jacksboro Utility overcharging. Commissioners also discussed a resolution to pursue a bypass road around a flood zone to help with access during Stinking Creek Road flooding.
WHO: County Commission Chairman Johnny Bruce; Commissioners Dewayne Baird and Ralph Davis; county attorney; county mayor
WHAT: Commission plans to seek legal counsel regarding a potential $510,000 utility overcharge claim and to advance a resolution for a bypass road around a flood zone.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Jacksboro, Tennessee (County Commission meeting in Jacksboro)
WHY: The commission wants legal advice on whether the county is owed $510,000 from Caryville Jacksboro Utility overcharging.
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