Putnam Election Official Talks Redistricting Poplar Grove
The Putnam County Election Administrator would like the Poplar Grove area to move voting districts. Administrator Debbie Steidl said some issues arose when Poplar Grove moved from the 5th District to the 4th District nearly 10 years ago. “That area has always sat in the 5th District, being a part of the districts down here […]
Highland Residential Seeks Bond Issue for Walnut Village Project
Highlands Residential Services (HRS) wants to issue a bond to help cover construction costs of reconstructing Walnut Village. Dow Harris is the Executive Director of HRS. “Right now, $5,087,000 is our estimate on the reconstruction costs and the rehab of Walnut Village which is going to be substantial,” Harris said. “They’re basically going to be […]
City of Crossville May Host City Flag Contest
The City of Crossville may hold a student design contest for a new city flag. City Manager Greg Woods said the idea for a contest came up during a recent council retreat. “We did ask for a flag with a seal on it. [We] didn’t quite get what we asked for from one of the […]
Bailey’s ‘Slow Poke Law’ Expansion Passes Senate Committee
The Tennessee Transportation & Safety Senate Committee passed a bill extending the state’s ‘Slow Poke Law’ to smaller highways. The bill sponsored by Senator Paul Bailey would apply to divided highways with two lanes in each direction. “Senate Bill 1497 extends the Slow Poke Law to two lanes rather than three or more lanes,” Bailey […]
Cookeville PD Investigating Armed Robbery At Kroger
Cookeville Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Kroger Pharmacy Wednesday. Officers have set up a perimeter around the store as they search for a suspect who fled the scene. The subject is described as a 5-foot-5-inch white male with a mustache and beard. He’s believed to be between 20 and 30 […]
Crossville Postpones Decision on Wage Study Bids
City of Crossville employees may undergo a wage study in the coming months. City manager Greg Wood said the city received bids under $30,000 from McGrath Human Resources Group and Burris, Thompson, and Associates. “We sat down and reviewed the proposals with the MTAS representative. He was comfortable with both firms,” Wood said. “He said that […]
Monterey To Consider Expanding Meadow Creek Park
Monterey Aldermen will look at purchasing five additional acres for Meadow Creek Lake Park. The property under consideration includes a crag that people frequently use for rock climbing. Alderman JJ Reels said Monterey should feel obligated to purchase the land. “The major draw out there is going to be the rock climbing and right now […]
Overton Schools Applying for After-School Grant
Overton County Schools will apply for grant funding to boost its after-school programming. Extended Learning Director Dr. Patty Dale said the funding would serve nearly 500 elementary school students across the county. “Not only do they get homework help in the afternoon, but we have lots of very enriching academic activities for the students to […]
Warren County Schools Receive CMA Foundation Grant
The Warren County School System plans to use $124,000 to improve music programs across the district. Director of Schools Bobby Cox the school system received the funding from the CMA Foundation’s State of the Arts Music Grant. “We really appreciate the opportunity to apply for the grant and the CMA Foundation for funding that,” Cox […]
