MEET THE ROAD SUPERVISOR
Charles Ross began serving as the Weakley County Road Supervisor on September 1, 2014. Charles began employment with the Highway Department in July of 1995 and has worked in multiple capacities over the years, from driving a truck to operating heavy equipment. He has spent the last 15 years in management and overseeing many daily operations and crews.
The duties of your Road Supervisor (officially named Chief Administrative Officer by the State of Tennessee) include working within budget guidelines, public and personnel relations, overseeing all operations and work of the Highway Department, as well as many more functions. Communications with agencies on the state and federal level concerning legal issues pertaining to work, as well as funding which is or may be available from those levels is a responsibility of the office as well. The Road Supervisor is accountable for maintenance and proper usage of materials and equipment, employee salaries, and all associated supplies relative to the Highway Department. Charles currently serves on the Weakley County Financial Management Committee.
Charles is a lifelong resident of Weakley County. He and his wife Debbie live on a small farm outside of Gleason. Their family includes four grown children, a teenage niece who is in their care, and six grandchildren. They attend First Baptist Church of McKenzie, enjoy singing gospel music, and love horseback riding.
Deputy Road Supervisor - Landa Harris
Landa Harris, First Deputy, has been with Weakley County Highway Department since September 1982. She also serves as Litter Grant Education Coordinator for the State of Tennessee Litter Grant Program. Landa is married to Don Harris, the retired owner of Harris Heating and Cooling in Sharon. They enjoy living on their small farm outside Gleason known as Donkeyhill. Landa and Don have 2 sons, Chris and Corey who both live in Gleason. They especially enjoy their 4 grandchildren. Chris has 3 sons: Cody, and twin boys Carter and Cayden. Corey has one daughter, Kinlee.
The duties of your Road Supervisor (officially named Chief Administrative Officer by the State of Tennessee) include working within budget guidelines, public and personnel relations, overseeing all operations and work of the Highway Department, as well as many more functions. Communications with agencies on the state and federal level concerning legal issues pertaining to work, as well as funding which is or may be available from those levels is a responsibility of the office as well. The Road Supervisor is accountable for maintenance and proper usage of materials and equipment, employee salaries, and all associated supplies relative to the Highway Department. Charles currently serves on the Weakley County Financial Management Committee.
Charles is a lifelong resident of Weakley County. He and his wife Debbie live on a small farm outside of Gleason. Their family includes four grown children, a teenage niece who is in their care, and six grandchildren. They attend First Baptist Church of McKenzie, enjoy singing gospel music, and love horseback riding.
Deputy Road Supervisor - Landa Harris
Landa Harris, First Deputy, has been with Weakley County Highway Department since September 1982. She also serves as Litter Grant Education Coordinator for the State of Tennessee Litter Grant Program. Landa is married to Don Harris, the retired owner of Harris Heating and Cooling in Sharon. They enjoy living on their small farm outside Gleason known as Donkeyhill. Landa and Don have 2 sons, Chris and Corey who both live in Gleason. They especially enjoy their 4 grandchildren. Chris has 3 sons: Cody, and twin boys Carter and Cayden. Corey has one daughter, Kinlee.
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Weakley County Highway Department
Road Supervisor Charles Ross
608 County Maintenance Road
Dresden, TN 38225
731-364-2284 (p) • 731-364-3768 (fax)
charlesross@weakleycountytn.gov
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M - T, Closed Friday
Road Supervisor Charles Ross
608 County Maintenance Road
Dresden, TN 38225
731-364-2284 (p) • 731-364-3768 (fax)
charlesross@weakleycountytn.gov
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M - T, Closed Friday