Algood Council To Consider East Main Rezoning Tuesday
Algood City Council will consider rezoning property on East Main Street Tuesday night. City Manager Keith Morrison said two zoning codes currently apply to the 11-acre property. “Part of it is R-1 and (low density residential) and part of it is C-A (general commercial),” Morrison said. “They want to keep the front piece on Main […]
Tenure Granted To More Than 30 Teachers
The Putnam County School Board has granted tenure to more than 30 teachers. Superintendent Jerry Boyd said each educator met requirements of the tenure law and went through a five-year probationary period. “The last two years of that probationary period, our teachers and educators are evaluated through the Tennessee model,” Boyd said. “If they earn […]
Baxter Increases Tampering Fee For Water And Sewer Meters
The City of Baxter has implemented a $300 fee for tampered water and sewage meters. Mayor John Martin said the previous $100 fee didn’t cover the cost for repairs. “When their water is shut off, they (residents) think it’s OK to just go ahead and break the lock and damage the meter,” Martin said. “I […]
Cookeville Approves Liquor By The Drink Resolution
Mixed drinks can now be ordered on Sunday mornings in Cookeville. A resolution approved by the city council allows liquor by the drink sales beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday. Resident Pat Wallace urged the council to vote against the measure and to keep Sunday churchgoers in mind. “This isn’t political. This is a spiritual thing […]
