Brad Jones

BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

Live Election Returns on BBB Communications on Thursday

Join BBB Communications this Thursday night for live election returns and complete local coverage beginning at 8 p.m. Angeleque Morin, Teresa Kirkham, Jeff Cole and Rex Lynch will provide analysis throughout the evening as results arrive from across the area. Watch on Xfinity Channel 1086, BBBTV12.com, Facebook, YouTube, Roku, Fire …

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Redbud Park Renamed in Honor of James W. Brummett

OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. — Family members, friends, city leaders and residents gathered Monday morning for a special ceremony officially renaming Redbud Park in honor of former Oliver Springs Alderman and Roane County Commissioner James W. Brummett. The ceremony followed a resolution approved last month by the Oliver Springs Board of …

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STEPHANIE LYNN FARRIS (AUGUST 19,1974-JULY 29, 2026)

She passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Words cannot fully describe the impact she had on those around her. She was a beautiful, sweet, generous, and compassionate woman who offered friendship, comfort, and a shoulder to lean on to anyone in need. Stephanie was a devoted and loving mother …

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Fleischmann Announces $2.5 Million for Highway 62 Project

Wartburg, TN – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann visited several East Tennessee counties Thursday, announcing that $2.5 million has been included in a federal appropriations bill for a Highway 62 improvement project in Morgan County. During a stop in Wartburg, Fleischmann said the funding was secured through his work on the House …

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Roane County Property Assessor’s Office Hiring Assessment Clerk

Kingston, TN – The Roane County Property Assessor’s Office is accepting applications for a Property Assessment Clerk. The position provides administrative support for the property assessment process. Responsibilities include maintaining property records, processing documents, assisting the public with assessment-related questions and ensuring property information remains accurate and current. The job …

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Norris Employee Honored for Outstanding Customer Service

City of Norris Administrative Assistant Christina Huskie has received the 2026 Customer Service Award of Excellence from the Kentucky-Tennessee Section of the American Water Works Association. Huskie has worked for the city for five years and plays a central role in utility billing and customer assistance. Her duties include helping …

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Clinton High School Opens Advanced Engineering and Robotics Lab

Students at Clinton High School have a new space for hands-on engineering, manufacturing and robotics education. The school has opened its Future Makers Lab following the conversion of a former agriculture shop into an advanced technical-training facility. The project was completed through a partnership involving 3M and Heart of America. …

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