Overton Commission To Consider Court Security Grant
Overton County commissioners will consider approving a Courtroom Security Grant during next Monday’s meeting. County Executive Ben Danner said the courthouse has needed various security improvements for some time. “These old courthouses are really not good for security measures,” Danner said. “They’re going to put a handicap ramp in and use one side of the […]
Tennessee Tech Sees Decrease In Reported Crime
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported a decrease in reported crime at Tennessee Technological University. Tennessee Tech Police Chief Tony Nelson said the small community of Cookeville helps keep reported crime down. “Across the board here at the university, we were down about 33 percent, which is a little bit higher than the state average. […]
Sparta Expects “Balanced” Budget For Fiscal Year
The City of Sparta will have a balanced budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. That according to Mayor Jeff Young. “We were able to most definitely have a balanced budget, fit in the things that we need, always try to do some new projects,” Young said. “Road work, water and sewer work, that type of […]
Overton County Breaks Ground On New Services Building
Overton County officially broke ground on the new Millard V. Oakley County Services Building Monday. Oakley said having his name on the building means a lot to both he and his family. “It’s a great event for Overton County. It’s the first time we’ve had a new office building in over 100 years,” Oakley said. […]
Elmore Town Bridge Repairs Await State Funding
Putnam County officially closed the Elmore Town Bridge on Monday. Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said work crews prepared a detour last week. “We have put up barricades and last week, we put in time and made a detour around the bridge,” Jones said. “And we have it open this morning so the traffic […]
Putnam School Board Approves Enrollment Restrictions
The Putnam County School Board has once again restricted new enrollment at all elementary schools. Chris Pierce is the attendance supervisor for the Putnam County School System. “Based on early enrollment numbers, I would like to make the following recommendations for your consideration,” Pierce said. “Freeze the priority 3 and 4 enrollments in all elementary […]
Fall Creek Falls Inn Construction Delayed Until July
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has delayed construction of the new Fall Creek Falls Inn and Restaurant until later this summer. David Benton serves as the Tennessee State Park system’s director of facilities and land management. “We are receiving additional funding. That project will continue on beginning in July once the new […]
