Brooklyn Kent

2 days ago | wbbjtv.com | Brooklyn Kent

JACKSON, Tenn. — Residents of the Hub City voiced their concerns to city leaders about an upcoming project. Residents on Country Club Lane, which intersects with Vann Drive, may have new neighbors. We spoke with Director of Planning, Growth, and Development for Jackson, Stan Pilant, who shares insight on the future plan for this lot. “People that live in the area, you know, traffic is a big concern to them. There’s also some people that are concerned with some flooding issues that may be in the area.

3 days ago | wbbjtv.com | Brooklyn Kent

MCKENZIE, Tenn. — We hear from one mayor that is looking at the possibility of raising taxes. McKenzie’s city council board is proposing an almost 20 cent tax increase. This would increase payroll dollars, street paving and industrial projects. “It was originally recommended by the comptroller to reduce our rate to 0.6218 and the council approved the first reading to increase to 0.8218, so a 20 cent increase per 100,000 dollars,” said McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin.

4 days ago | wbbjtv.com | Brooklyn Kent

HENDERSON, Tenn. — One county budget committee finishes their proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The Chester County Budget Committee voted for the approval of their budget. County residents can expect an 8 cent increase in taxes and here’s why. “Our county employees did not get a raise last year. So we wanted to make sure they got the cost of living raised this year.

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Brooklyn Kent

JACKSON, Tenn.– Friday night marks the last night of the preliminary rounds for the Miss Volunteer America Pageant. The first ever Miss Volunteer America, Alexa Knutzen, took some time from her schedule to share how it’s been to see the growth from when she began until now. “It’s so surreal to be here and to see women from all over the country to come together for not only the opportunities I had but more opportunities.

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Brooklyn Kent

MARTIN, Tenn. — One community celebrates a national holiday for the first time. Martin kicked off their first ever Juneteenth Celebration early this evening. Originally the event was in Union City however for this year they wanted to celebrate closer to home. “This is the first time it’s in Martin, Tennessee. We typically have teamed up with Discovery Park of America.