In the second part of my interview with Commissioner Gary Suggs we dive the actually bidding for legal services and what may be done in the future. You can read the first part of the interviews at http://www.dicksoncommunity.com/interviews/commi…. Sean: You believe that bidding out for the legal services annually would save the county some money. Can you explain how it would? Commissioner Gary...

Commissioner Gary Suggs Last week, Sept 15, 2008, Commissioner Gary Suggs’ efforts to reduce the cost of the legal services were thwarted with a vote of 5 for, 4 against, and 1 abstention. A 2/3rds vote was required. To get the full story on both sides both Commissioner John Gunn and Commissioner Gary Suggs agreed to meet with me and talk about the issue. I’ve recently posted my interview...

Commissioner John Gunn In a bid to reduce costs during tough economic times, Dickson County Commissioner Gary Suggs of the third district introduced an idea to save on the county legal services. From there the debate began. At the last county commission meeting, Commissioner John Gunn of the second district adamantly opposed the idea, believing unforeseen issues could arise. Commissioner Gunn agreed...

In part 2 of my interview with White Bluff Mayor Linda Hayes and Vice Mayor Jeff Martin we discuss about a potential for a higher education facility in Dickson County and why they think White Bluff is the best place to build the campus. First part of my interview was getting to know Mayor Hayes and Vice Mayor Marting. And the third part? Well you’ll just have to come back. Sean: What really initiated...

Linda Hayes White Bluff Mayor Linda Hayes and Vice Mayor Jeff Martin, you’ve heard their names. You probably even see them around town. Now found out their inner workings. I had a great conversation with Mayor Hayes and Vice Mayor Martin Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008. Now I’m here to share it with you. This will be a three part interview, so come back and check what else they have to say. Sean:...

Schermerhorn Symphony Center Sean: I have an entertaining question. If you could take any famous structure or building and place it in Dickson, what would it be? David: Oh, Lambeau Field (laughs). I don’t know. That’s an interesting one; let me think about that one. You’re talking about any building, anywhere? S: Any building, any structure, anything famous. If you could put it...

Buy Local, Be Local In part 2 of my interview with David Hamilton, David talks about how the “be local” campaign started and their intentions for it. If you want to know more about the campaign, here’s your inside source. Sean: OK the “be local” campaign, how did you all come up with this idea? David: Well, actually Jeremy Spencer and Beth Garrett, who serve on the Chamber...

David Hamilton Last Friday I got to pick the mind of the CEO/President of the Chamber of Commerce, David Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton is a friendly and down to earth type of guy, so from here out, I’ll refer to him as David. We had a great conversation. It’s really surprising all the planning, time, and effort that goes on behind the scenes. We spoke about growth and planning in the community,...