TCCA Exec: Questionable Spending Led To Pickett Property Tax Hike
Questionable past spending choices may have led to Pickett County implementing a 74-cent property tax increase. That according to Charlie Curtiss, Executive Director of the Tennessee County Commissioners Association (TCCA). Curtiss addressed the Pickett County commission and residents Monday prior to commissioners approving the increase. “Large tax increases… they don’t happen. Large tax increases just […]
FGVFD Makes Oversight Changes After Comptroller Investigation
The Fairfield Glade Volunteer Fire Department (FGVFD) has made changes in how finances are handled following an investigation by the Comptroller’s Office. In a press release, Comptroller Justin Wilson said additional oversight will help reduce the risk of mismanaging funds. “Several weaknesses allowed this theft to go undetected for several months,” Wilson said. “Only one […]
Small Plane Crashes In Jackson County
A single-engine plane crashed near the Jackson County Airport Tuesday. Jackson County EMA reports the crash happened when the plane experienced a mechanical issue and attempted to make an emergency landing. Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said the pilot did not suffer any injuries. “He did not have any complaints whatsoever. He had actually walked […]
Putnam County WOW Bus Seeks Book Donations
The Putnam County WOW Reader Bus is seeking donations for its trip to Fall Fun Fest. Early Learning Literacy Facilitator Barbara Greeson said the schools estimate the bus needs about 2,000 books to give out at the festival. “We try to give books to kids from birth through probably third grade. But we do have […]
Woman Allegedly Runs Across Highway To Flee Police
A Cookeville woman allegedly stole sandwiches from Walmart Monday before fleeing from Algood Police and running across Highway 111. Officials said 36-year-old Stephanie Marie Green dashed across four lanes of the highway after being located during a shoplifting investigation. An arrest report indicates that two vehicles left the roadway to avoid striking Green, while another […]
Monterey Hopes To Approve Budget By September
The City of Monterey won’t be voting on a new budget until at least September. That according to Finance Committee Chairman and Alderman Nathan Walker on Monday. He said the board still needs more time to discuss and make decisions on the proposed $4.7 million budget. “There’s still more discussions to come on some items,” […]
Putnam County Schools Utilize School Supply App
The Putnam County School Systems is using TeacherLists to make school supply shopping easier for parents. 9th-12th Curriculum Supervisor Dr. Sharon Anderson said uploading photos of the list on Facebook proved inefficient for families and the schools. “So parents had to scroll through every school’s list, every grade level list, to find the one they […]
Retail Strategies Helping Cookeville Find Kmart, Ruby Tuesday Buyers
Consulting firm Retail Strategies is assisting the City of Cookeville in filling retail vacancies. City Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said the company is currently helping find buyers for two retail sites. “We’ve been notified there is a buyer supposedly for the Kmart shopping center area, we don’t know anything about it. Also, that there […]
Four Contractors Pre-Qualified For Cookeville PD Headquarters
A special committee has recommended qualifying four general contractors interested in constructing the new Cookeville Police headquarters. Police Chief Randy Evans said City Council will finalize the qualification process Thursday before seeking bids. “We would then contact them and ask them to bid,” Evans said. “The bids would be due Aug. 1. Then we would […]
Cumberland Commission To Fill Vacancy Aug. 19
The Cumberland County Commission met Monday and approved a public notice for filling the vacant 6th District county commission seat. The seat became vacant after the death of Michael Speich last month. Authorities found Speich dead four days after his indictment for charges of sexual battery by an authority figure and providing alcohol to a […]
