Overton Commissioners Name New County Building
The Overton County Commission voted Monday to name the new county services building after Millard V. Oakley. County Executive Ben Danner said Oakley has helped the region for many years and continues to do so with his contributions to the new building. “This would not be possible without him and First National [Bank] giving us […]
Georgia Man Faces Multiple Charges After Stealing from Wal Mart
A Georgia man faces multiple charges after stealing from Cookeville Wal Mart yesterday. Authorities charged George Williams Jr., 57, of Hephzibah, Georgia with theft, possession of a controlled substance and introduction of contraband into a penal facility. Arrest warrants indicate that Wal Mart management saw Williams place a case of beer into his truck and then […]
McMinnville Civic Center To Get Facelift
A multi-million dollar project will get underway at the McMinnville Civic Center later this year. Mayor Ben Newman said the work will include utility upgrades, expansion projects, and making the building ADA compliant. “The expansion is something that we need,” Newman said. “My biggest thing is that we are getting ADA compliant and allowing folks […]
Proposal To Name Old Baxter Road Bridge Heads To Nashville
The Putnam County Commission approved a proposal Monday to name the interstate 40 Exit 276 overpass bridge after Francis Marion Roberts. Roberts was a pioneer of the Roberts Switch Community, a popular gathering spot in the 1890s after he negotiated an agreement that the railroad would build a switch and siding on the right-of-way of […]
New County Attorney Appointed at Cumberland County Commission Meeting
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster announced the appointment of new County Attorney Philip Burnett at the regular monthly meeting of the Cumberland County Commission tonight. Burnett, a partner in Crossville-based Bean, Smith & Burnett, was appointed to a two-year term, to expire October 31, 2020. His appointment was approved unanimously on voice vote. Foster expressed […]
Cookeville Receives Two Over-Budget Skate Park Bids
Cookeville city officials will look to cut costs after receiving two bids for its proposed skate park project that were over budget. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the lowest bid included an overall price tag of $698,000, more than $100,000 over the city’s allocated budget for the project. “What we did on Friday was […]
Cookeville Electric Crews Face Challenges in Florida Panhandle
Cookeville electric crews face several challenges as they assist in the hurricane-stricken areas of the Florida Panhandle. Operations Superintendent Carl Haney said workers are trying to restore power to Blountstown, approximately 40 miles from Panama City. “They’re basically helping to rebuild the town,” Haney said. “Right now it’s completely devastated. They have very few poles […]
Former Overton Republican Headquarters to be Demolished
The Overton County Commission approved the demolition of the former Republican headquarter building Monday. County Executive Ben Danner said the demolition could take place within the next few weeks. “We’ll have to wait until after Fall-o-ween is over with and after early voting is over with because we’ll have to close one lane of traffic […]
