UCRA Receives Grant To Study Above-Ground Fuel Tanks
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will use grant funding to design and study new above-ground fuel tanks. Manager Dean Selby said a new ‘fuel farm’ would accommodate the airport’s recent increase in traffic. “We’re looking at increasing the capacity to where we can service the increase traffic we’re having and be able to handle possibly […]
‘Words On Wheels’ Serving Hundreds Of Putnam County Kids
The Putnam County School System’s ‘Words on Wheels’ mobile library bus has already served hundreds of students within its first two weeks. Baxter resident Brian Edwards said the bus gives children like his five-year-old daughter a chance to learn throughout the summer. “I think it’s a good opportunity for parents who maybe can’t get around […]
Two Charged With Meth, Heroin Possession In DeKalb County
Two people face illegal drug charges following an arrest made in Dowelltown Monday morning. 27-year-old Brent Erin Lauderdale and 31-year-old Philando Darnell Fullilove were charged with possession of methamphetamine and Schedule I drugs. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports that a deputy noticed a vehicle travel onto Turner Street from Highway 70 before the two […]
New Marriage Law Not Enforced Through County Clerks
A new Tennessee law will no longer allow online-ordained ministers to legally marry individuals. Dekalb County Clerk James L. Poss said the law will not be enforced through the county office. “In all honesty, the new law doesn’t affect our job whatsoever. Our job is to issue a marriage license for individuals to get married,” […]
Putnam Emergency Crews Honor Cyphers During Funeral
Putnam County emergency personnel paid their respects to retired Rescue Squad Director Russ Cyphers during his funeral Wednesday. Rescue Squad Public Information Officer Daniel Harris said Cyphers played a significant role in Putnam County’s emergency response efforts. “Russ is one of those that you can’t put into words how much you’re going to miss,” Harris […]
Homestead Water Tank Project To Cost Nearly $467K
The City of Crossville will spend nearly $500,000 to repaint the Homestead water tank. City Council approved the $466,700 low bid on Tuesday to Alabama-based Pro Tanks. City Manager Greg Wood said the bid will include an additional price for repairing the city-owned Crossville Depot caboose. “The add alternate to include the caboose will be […]
Lawmakers Demand Warning System At Cummins Falls
Four lawmakers penned a letter Wednesday questioning state officials about delays with installing a warning system at Cummins Falls. Senator Paul Bailey and State Representatives Cameron Sexton, Ryan Williams, and John Mark Windle asked for immediate attention to the matter and prompt installation of a warning system at the falls. Representative Windle said he expects […]
Algood Approves Short-Term Rental Requirements
Algood City Council approved a permit system for short-term rental properties (STRP) Tuesday. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the city’s code previously had no ordinance addressing STRP’s. “I’m sure most of you all are aware that there are some short-term rentals or people that own homes and they rent them out daily and weekly,” Chapman-Fowler said. […]
Crossville Council Not Giving Incentives To Prospective Businesses
Crossville City Council members will not grant tax incentives to prospective businesses. Councilman Scott Shanks said Tuesday he didn’t have enough information to make a decision. “I don’t think I can support this because I don’t see it helping out,” Shanks said. “We want to see businesses coming in, but I really don’t know who […]
