Dr Jimmy Carter
Uniquely Union host Dr. Ronnie Mincey interviews Director of Union County Public Schools Dr. Jimmy Carter
School in Union County opens August 4 (for some)
Submitted by Marilyn.Toppins on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 02:03
Roxanne Patterson, Josh Williams and committee discuss Union County Schools reopening plan with local media
“No plan can address every scenario when aiming at a moving target,” stated Dr. Jimmy Carter regarding the plan to reopen schools in Union County this August.
Heritage Festival rolls to 2021
Submitted by Marilyn.Toppins on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 02:02
Stuart Wyrick, noted banjo player and baritone vocalist from Luttrell will perform with Flashback at the 2021 Union County Heritage Festival.
At the July meeting, the Union County Heritage Festival Board and Committee voted to postpone the Heritage Festival to 2021. “We decided to take that country road right on into next year,” commented Director Marilyn Toppins. "With every East Tennessee county experiencing spread above the CDC containment threshold, the risk overcame the ability to keep our patrons and volunteers safe."
Mayor Bailey optimistic about Union County momentum
Submitted by Laura White on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 02:01
When Mayor Jason Bailey was elected in 2018, Historic Union County interviewed him, and he stated his aim to promote everything positive about Union County.
In a recent interview, Bailey was asked to revisit our previous article, which can be found at historicunioncounty.com/article/mayor-bailey-looks-ahead, for an update.
Parks and Recreation:
Bailey believes “Parks and recreation are a huge part of the county.”