Sparta to Participate in Safety Equipment Grant
The Sparta City Council will participate in a grant program to provide additional funding for safety equipment. The “Safety Partners” grant would give the city $15,000 through Public Entity Partners. Sparta can split the funding across several departments to buy safety belts, boots, and other needed resources. The grant program runs on a 50-percent match […]
State Building Commission To Consider Fall Creek Falls Inn Funding
The Tennessee State Building Commission will consider awarding additional funding to Fall Creek Falls State Park for the construction of its new inn. That according to Department of General Services Communication Director, David Roberson. “The demolition of the old inn was completed in December and, with the state building commission’s approval of this funding,” Roberson […]
Baxter Board of Aldermen and Mayor Accepts Name Change
The City of Baxter’s governing board will now be known as the City Council. Mayor John Martin said the new identity will help members connect with younger generations. “And why we did that. It’s that a lot of the younger generation, really if you say something about an alderman, they don’t have a clue,” Martin […]
Livingston Man Injured After Motorcycle Strikes Bale Spear
A Livingston man suffered injuries Wednesday during a motorcycle crash in Overton County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports 53-year-old Roy Ogletree was traveling on Upper Hilham Road when the accident occurred. A crash report states Ogletree struck a hay spear on 77-year-old Harold Gore’s John Deere tractor that was sticking out into the roadway. The […]
Crossville To Consider Three Star Grant Program
Crossville may consider applying for a $50,000 Three Star Grant next week. Mayor James Mayberry said the economic development funding would accomplish one of three goals for the Joint Economic Development Board (JECBD). “Well, one of the main things they want to talk about is workforce development and we have read all of the proposals […]
