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Commissioners discuss naming expo building for Stratton, motion seconded for discussion
Summary
A commissioner proposed putting Stratton’s name on an expo building to honor long public service; several commissioners spoke in support and the motion was seconded for further discussion, with no final vote recorded in the transcript.
Commissioners proposed naming an expo building for Stratton and debated the form of recognition, with several speakers urging a permanent naming over a stone marker.
One commissioner outlined Stratton's decades of public service and role in advancing county agricultural programs, saying there is no one who "served any more honorably" in recent memory. The same speaker described Stratton as instrumental in passing programs that brought tobacco settlement funds to local agriculture and called for a permanent recognition on the building rather than a stone.
A motion to discuss placing Stratton's name on the Made in Tennessee building was made and seconded; commissioners voiced support for honoring Stratton while asking staff to ensure the naming process and signage reflect county preferences. One commissioner noted sensitivity to avoiding offense and urged discussion of the logistics and placement be recorded in the minutes.
Why it matters: naming public facilities signals local recognition of long service and affects how history and contributions are publicly commemorated.
Next steps: Commissioners asked staff to follow up and document options for permanent naming and signage; the motion was seconded for discussion but the transcript excerpt does not include a final vote or recorded outcome.
