Former Super Bowl Player From Sparta Dies Thursday
A Sparta resident who played in Super Bowl VI died Thursday. 70-year-old Dale Farley passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Farley played outside linebacker for the Miami Dolphins during their 1972 Super Bowl VI appearance. The Dolphins drafted Farley in the third round of the 1971 NFL draft. He also played for the Buffalo […]
Windle Wants State To Investigate JRMC Owner Rennova
State representative John Mark Windle wants Tennessee officials to investigate Rennova Health Systems and its CEO Seamus Lagan. Windle said he has requested an audit on the Jamestown Regional Medical Center owners after talking with current and former employees of the hospital. “Many of them relayed to me that no withholding has been paid to […]
Chamber President Search Begins In Cumberland County
The search for a new Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce president began this week. The position announcement appeared on the chamber’s website Tuesday. According to the job description, ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years experience in chamber or non-profit management. A bachelor’s degree will also be required. The chamber of commerce board […]
City of Algood to Increase Water and Sewer Rates
Algood citizens will see water and sewer rates increase this year. The rate increase is part of a five-year plan for the city. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the 12-percent water rate increase will keep utilities out of the red. “I think as we have discussed before, you understand that Cookeville, which we buy our water […]
Sparta Interviews Remaining City Admin Candidate
Sparta city officials interviewed the final candidate for their open city administrator position Friday. Mayor Jeff Young and city aldermen met with McMinnville Public Works Director Brad Hennessee to discuss the position in more detail. Young said after the meeting he would like to see the next city administrator establish connections within the first month […]
Monterey Receives Access to Bee Rock Easement
A Circuit Court Judge has granted the City of Monterey temporary access to a 50-foot easement at Bee Rock. Monterey Attorney Danny Rader said the injunction will last until a final trial is set. “The judge decided to grant a temporary injunction which allows the town of Monterey to use its equipment and access the […]
Putnam Short-Term Rental Committee Discusses Permitting Process
The Putnam County Commission’s Short-Term Rental Committee discussed the structure of a potential permitting system for Airbnbs Thursday. Kathy Dunn serves as the committee chair and commissioner of Putnam County’s 11th district. “We just made some suggestions to the regulations that were proposed to the planning commission and some of us had concerns,” Dunn said. […]
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Temporarily Closed
Rennova Health Systems has temporarily closed Jamestown Regional Medical Center. That according to a statement provided by Fentress County Executive, Jimmy Johnson. JRMC Chief Executive Officer Michael Alexander said in the statement the hospital was closed “due to the loss of participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.” “We expect to resolve the related issues […]
