Morrison Not Being Considered For Sparta City Admin Position
Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen have delayed their decision to hire a new city administrator. Mayor Jeff Young said that the city wasn’t sure how to move forward after conducting interviews Tuesday. “We got it down to four applicants [from 12]. We did in-person interviews yesterday with the final two,” Young said. “We’re just […]
Doug Goff Chosen as Next Sparta Police Chief
Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen have chosen Sergeant Doug Goff as the city’s next police chief. The decision comes after the city conducted interviews for the position Tuesday. Goff thanked the Board during Wednesday’s meeting and said he looks forward to continue serving the city in this new capacity. “I appreciate the board so […]
Endangered Child Alert Canceled For Two Algood Children
The TBI has canceled an endangered child alert for two Algood children. Officials said officers safely located 1-year-old Kenna Allen and 4-year-old Konner Meadows at a home in Jackson County. The agency issued the alert late Wednesday afternoon, fearing that children were with their non-custodial mothers. The mothers have been identified as Sonya Allen and […]
Crossville Man Shoots Air Pistol at Drive Thru Window
A Crossville man allegedly shot an air-powered BB gun through the McDonald’s drive-thru window Tuesday. Crossville Police arrested 23-year-old Trevor Murray following a high speed pursuit. He’s charged with vandalism, reckless driving, and three counts of aggravated assault. Officers responded to the Main St. McDonald’s for a report of shots fired. Incident reports state that […]
Education Critical To Future Workforce Development
Recruiting more students into the education field could help industries struggling with workforce development. That according to Lillian Hartgrove, vice president of workforce development and education with the Highlands Economic Partnership. Hartgrove said developing teachers ultimately provides educators in various fields. “If we don’t work toward getting the right teacher in the classroom, then these […]
TTU’s North Dixie Project Includes New Median, Roundabout
Tennessee Tech’s proposed street improvement plan for North Dixie Avenue would install a new median and a roundabout. Cookeville City Planning Director James Mills said the university designed the upgrades with student safety in mind. “I think that’s probably one of the biggest reasons they want to do this is to make it safer for […]
Livingston T-Hangar Lease to Bring Improvements
A new T-Hangar lease agreement will bring improvements to the Livingston Municipal Airport. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the lease with Johnny Coleman will benefit the airport and Livingston. “For exchange for some improvements, much-needed improvements, the city will not be out of any money out of pocket,” Hayes said. “In return, we will credit the […]
Van Buren County Receives Housing Grant
Van Buren County will help a select number of residents with home improvement projects. Mayor Greg Wilson said the county has received more than $350,000 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). “It’s a $375,000 grant that we can use to rehab homes for low-income folks,” Wilson said. “and also those that are possibly disabled […]
Monterey Awards $373K Sewer Rehab Bid
Cookeville-based J&H Construction will conduct Monterey’s sewer rehabilitation project. Monterey’s board of mayor and aldermen awarded a $373,270 base bid to the company on Monday. grant writer Dawn Kupferer said the work will include repairs to aging sewer lines along Industrial Drive and Standing Stone Road. “Some of these areas are from the 1930s and […]
