City of Sparta to Offer Sales Tax Public Referendum
The Sparta Board of Aldermen and Mayor approved the first reading of a request for a public referendum to increase the city sales tax. Former City Administrator Chris Dorsey said the increase from 2.25% to 2.75% would provide funds for road repairs. “In every county around us, it is already at nine and 3 quarters, […]
School Board Seeking Architectural Proposals For New School
The Putnam County School Board has taken the next step for constructing a school in Southwest Cookeville. Chairman Dawn Fry said she and her colleagues voted last week to seek proposals from qualified architects. “I think this is a good direction for us to take,” Fry said. “We had an excellent meeting with the county […]
TN Tech Uses Designation to Maintain Campus Trees
The Arbor Day Foundation has designated Tennessee Technological University as a Tree Campus USA. Provost Dr. Lori Bruce said the designation sets Tennessee Tech apart for its forest management. “What it really does it basically sends a message both internally and externally that we are a campus that cares about green spaces,” Bruce said. “That […]
Cookeville Council Approves Phone System Purchase
The City of Cookeville will soon utilize a new phone system following action taken by city council members Thursday. Council unanimously elected to purchase the new Mitel MiVoice Connect system. City Manager Mike Davidson said during Thursday’s council meeting several employees have experienced trouble with the current outdated system. “We have some issues at some […]
Baxter Aldermen Table Trash Cans, Approve New Garbage Truck
Baxter aldermen have tabled a plan to purchase garbage cans for city residents. Mayor John Martin said Thursday that aldermen need more time to compare bids. “We’ve had three companies bid on this project, and we had cans from two companies, but the other company didn’t have time to get the can here,” Martin said. […]
