Baxter Budget Includes Salary Increase, No Tax Hike

Baxter aldermen approved the first reading of the new fiscal year budget Thursday. Mayor John Martin said residents will not be facing a tax increase. “Our property tax is going to stay the same,” Martin said. “Of course, I’m a person that feels good about the people working for the city of Baxter. We’re giving […]
Cookeville Council Approves Park Lawsuit Settlement

Cookeville City Council elected to settle a lawsuit concerning the playground at Dogwood Park. Attorney Bob Walker represented the city throughout the lawsuit. He said the future of the agreement lies within the Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). “The city will cooperate with Mr. (Woody) Welch to go before the BZA and try to […]









