{ "city": "Jacksboro", "state": "Tennessee", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofjacksboro.com/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-531", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": "Commission holds public hearing on major repat of 24‑acre Boro Den subdivision", "summary": "The Jacksboro Planning and Zoning Commission will swear in two reappointed members and consider appointing a chairperson. It will review and approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. The commission will conduct a public hearing and discuss a recommendation for Case Z-01-2026, which seeks to re‑parcel four parcels (60086, 60088, 50643, 60087) into 32 residential lots on a 24.15‑acre tract known as the Boro Den Subdivision on State Highway 148.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-530", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $39,000 street equipment purchase", "summary": "The Jacksboro City Council will discuss and take action on buying a used BOMAG dual drum roller for $39,000 for the Street Department. They will also consider a warranty deed for 0.48 acres at 116 Cromeans and related easement agreements, and an ordinance amending Chapter 12 water regulations. A budget workshop will review the Grant Program Advisory Board FY27 funding recommendation and a draft budget.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-529", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council may hold a quorum for a police grant presentation", "summary": "A possible quorum of the Jacksboro City Council may attend a grant presentation to the Jacksboro Police Department on July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The presentation is from the Law Enforcement Charitable Foundation. No formal action, discussion, or deliberation on city business will occur. The meeting is scheduled at the Jacksboro Police Department, 124 E Belknap, Jacksboro, Texas.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-528", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council may attend TNT Festival; no formal action will be taken", "summary": "The council will note a possible quorum at the TNT Festival in downtown Jacksboro on June 27, 2026. The notice states that council members may be present but no city business will be discussed or decided. The notice was posted at City Hall on June 23, 2026 in compliance with state law.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06272026-527", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Jacksboro City Council to discuss budget appropriations and zoning for food vendors", "summary": "The City Council will consider three budget appropriations and an ordinance updating mobile food vendor zoning regulations. The body will also discuss the sale and transfer of city-owned property and hold a budget workshop for fiscal year 2026-2027.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-526", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-526", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider fire mitigation rates and park conduct rules", "summary": "The City Council will review ordinances regarding fire department mitigation rates and prohibited conduct in parks. The body will also discuss the FY 2026/2027 strategic plan and the budget calendar.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-525", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-525", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Jacksboro City Council to canvass May 2, 2026, election results", "summary": "The City Council will meet to canvass the results of the general and special elections held on May 2, 2026. The meeting includes the administration of oaths of office and the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-524", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-524", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to approve deed transfer of 614 Foxhall St property to Jonathan Darling", "summary": "The council will consider a trust property item to transfer the deed for the parcel at 614 Foxhall Street, Jacksboro, to Jonathan Darling of Anson. They will also provide updates on ballot canvassing and the swearing‑in of newly elected aldermen scheduled for May 18, 2026, and note that the May 25, 2026 meeting was canceled. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-523", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-523", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Jacksboro City Council to review FY2025 financial report and update park permits", "summary": "The City Council will receive the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and introduce a new Director of Finance. Members will consider an ordinance amending park and recreation permits and discuss cancelling the May 25 meeting for Memorial Day.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-522", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-522", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to approve hotel construction contract with Five Star Lodging", "summary": "The council will consider two resolutions, including removing certain officials as agents for city bank accounts (R-12-2026) and authorizing a sales contract and performance agreement for the construction of a hotel between the Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation and Five Star Lodging (R-13-2026). Council members will discuss the roof repair or replacement for the Chamber/Jacksboro EDC building, a policy and fee schedule for organizations using city facilities, and a hire‑on bonus for police applicants who are TCOLE certified. Additional topics include a possible RV park at Twin Lakes City Park and a proposal to shift duties from the city manager to the mayor and council regarding department head appointments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-521", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-521", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Jacksboro City Council to review tree removal bids and emergency notification system", "summary": "The City Council will consider bids for tree and brush removal and a proposal for a citywide emergency notification system called \"Dial My Calls\". The body will also discuss administrative resolution renumbering and receive updates on the FY 27 budget and a water station project.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-520", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03232026-520", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to authorize $3 million and $19 million water facility indebtedness", "summary": "The Jacksboro City Council will vote on two resolutions that authorize the city to incur $3 million and $19 million of debt to fund acquisition, construction, enlargement, improvement, or extension of its water service facility. The council will also consider the acquisition of property by the Jack County Appraisal District for a new facility, bids for brush and tree removal at a two‑acre bulk water station site, and a license quote for holding movie nights on city property. Additional items include election notices and a closed executive session on economic‑development negotiations and the city manager’s evaluation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-519", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03092026-519", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to adopt ordinance establishing municipal fire department", "summary": "The Jacksboro City Council will consider a consent agenda, adopt Ordinance 0-08-2026 that formally creates the Jacksboro Fire Department as the official municipal fire department, and discuss a land lease agreement for relocating the bulk water plant. The meeting also includes a public comment period and updates on the Jack County Appraisal District meeting and the next council meeting on March 9.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02232026-518", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02232026-518", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-19", "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments", "headline": "Board to consider carport setback variance for 416 N Church Street", "summary": "The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for a property at 416 N Church Street. The applicant, Quirino (Dino) Salazar, is seeking an exception to setback requirements for a carport.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02192026-517", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers legal engagement agreements for three lawsuits", "summary": "The City Council will meet in closed session to consult with an attorney regarding three specific court cases. In open session, the council may take action to approve engagement agreements with the Law Offices of Jim Jeffrey for these cases.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092026-516", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02092026-516", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on abandoning 100 block of North Jack Street", "summary": "The Jacksboro City Council will discuss a petition to abandon a portion of North Jack Street and consider several ordinances, including the abandonment, a traffic street change, the formal establishment of the municipal fire department, a police policy amendment, and a fee schedule update. The council will also review the annual renewal of the city investment policy and take action on the election services contract and a special election to fill an unexpired alderman seat. Updates on the bulk water station relocation and upcoming meetings are also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01262026-515", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01262026-515", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01122026-514", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01122026-514", "source": "https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }