Resurfacing Work Begins On I-40 In Putnam County
A resurfacing project has begun on Interstate 40 in Eastern Putnam County. Rogers Group began repairing the westbound lanes this week from Falling Water River to the ramp of Highway 70 North in Monterey. TDOT spokeswoman Jennifer Flynn said drivers should use caution and be alert to all construction signage. “We just want people to […]
Smithville Looks to Increase Property Tax Rate
Smithville residents could be facing an 89-cent property tax rate next fiscal year. Mayor Josh Miller said the 25-cent increase would help the city operate within the city’s revenue. “Like everyone else, you kind of kick the can down the road as you can because nobody likes a property tax increase,” Miller said. “I don’t […]
Cup and Saucer Building Needs More Renovations
Renovations on the former Monterey Cup and Saucer building will take longer than first expected. That according to new owner David Louis Caratachea. “We expected something easy but you know there was so much here, so we decided we are going to renovate the whole thing,” Caratachea said. “[We are] going to tear everything apart, […]
Naked Man Flees From Police, Threatens To Kill Female Guest
A Cookeville man faces charges for running naked Wednesday and threatening to kill a woman days before. Algood Police charged 46-year-old Corey Mare Mullins with indecent exposure, aggravated assault, and evading arrest. Officers responded to Mullins Quinland Lake home on Wednesday. Arrest reports indicate Mullins ran from the home without clothing and exposed himself to […]
Sparta Reviewing Options After City Admin Candidate Drops Out
Sparta officials will review options after one of two city administrator candidates dropped out of consideration Wednesday. Keith Morrison decided to stay put as Algood City administrator. Mayor Jeff Young said Morrison’s decision leaves McMinnville Public Works Director Brad Hennessee as the lone candidate. “The board and I had a discussion about it, and what […]
Whitaker Park Splash Pad Construction Set For July
Putnam County will begin constructing Monterey’s new splash pad after July 1st. Parks and Recreation Director John Albertson said the state has officially approved the grant contract. “We’re waiting on the fiscal year to change. Once that happens the state will give us the money and we’ll be able to start work on the project,” […]
Chamber of Commerce to Re-market Jackson County
The Gainesboro- Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is looking to rebrand the county. Chamber President Jordan Hunter said having a vision for the county can bring more economic growth. “I felt like, as a chamber, we were kind of stagnant and didn’t really know a direction to go in. So what we wanted to do […]
Two Businesses Request Incentives From Crossville
The City of Crossville has begun incentive negotiations with two future businesses. Mayor James Mayberry said the prospects plan to develop property on North Main Street. “They are like a lot of these new retailers that come to town,” Mayberry said. “They feel like they need incentives when they join your community and that’s what […]
CPD Officers Injured During Wednesday Evening Pursuit
Two Cookeville Police officers suffered injuries during a pursuit with a suspect Wednesday. Jeffrey Scantland faces charges of aggravated reckless endangerment, felony evading arrest, and reckless endangerment. CPD officials said the incident began when Scantland fled a traffic stop on West 7th Street. The pursuit ended when Scantland struck another Cookeville Police officer’s vehicle near […]
