Sparta Passes $5.26 Million Budget
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed their budget ordinances with no discussion Thursday. City Administrator Chris Dorsey said the general fund budget was about $5.26 million. Alderman Jerry Lowery cast the only vote against the general fund budget. At the last meeting, Lowery said he didn’t like the fact that funding for the […]
Tech Board Approves Free Speech Policy
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees approved a measure outlining free speech on campus during its meeting Thursday. The measure passed without comment. The policy is in response to The Campus Free Speech Protection Act, a law passed in the state legislature and signed by Gov. Bill Haslam earlier this year. The law requires the […]
Cookeville Eyes New Location For Police Station
Cookeville officials have found another potential location for a new police station. Thursday night the City Council approved a geotechnical study to be conducted at the corner of Neal Street and South Maple Avenue. “It has great access for the public and the department,” City Manager Mike Davidson said. “The property owner has just given […]
TTU Board Approves College Of Fine Arts
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees approved a new College of Fine Arts Thursday. If approved by the state Higher Education Commission later this month, students will be able to enroll in the fall. The School of Art, Craft and Design and the newly-established School of Music will join to create the new college. Both […]
White County To Approve Budget Monday
The White County Commission plans to approve its annual budget Monday. Reports indicate the property tax rate will remain the same, so no new taxes for county residents. The county expects a $300,000 increase in revenues, offset by a $300,000 increase in expenditures. The White County Commission meets at 6 p.m. Monday at the county […]
Cookeville City Manager Receives 3-Percent Raise
Cookeville City Manager Mike Davidson received a 3-percent salary increase during Thursday night’s city council meeting. The council unanimously approved the raise after Davidson received a near perfect evaluation score. It was his first evaluation since accepting the position two years ago. Following the vote Davidson thanked the council and his staff for their support. […]
Quattlebaum Remembered For Her Service To Others
Tennessee Tech emeritus faculty member Dr. Rebecca Quattlebaum died Thursday at the age of 78. Emeritus President Dr. Angelo Volpe remembered Quattlebaum as someone who helped others. “Just being in her company was just a nice part of the day, you know, and I recall some times when things were going a little hectic on […]
