Crossville City Manager Gets Contract Extension
Crossville City Manager Greg Wood has received a two year contract extension. Members of the Crossville City Council approved the deal during Tuesday night’s meeting. Mayor James Mayberry said council has decided to hold off on adjusting Wood’s compensation. “As for any adjustment in compensation, I would like to have our compensation study comeback with […]
Pad Poured For Algood Farmer’s Market
Crews have poured the concrete pad for the future farmer’s market in Algood. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the next step involves squaring away details for TCAT Livingston students to construct the facility. “We’ve got block on site for our crews to do the bathroom and the maintenance storage closet that is going to be […]
UC Airport Completes Fuel Supplier Changeover
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has completed the changeover to a new fuel supplier. Avfeul will supply fuel to the airport after board members awarded a contract to the company in September. Airport Manager Dean Selby said Avfuel provides a better marketing plan and has the ability to quickly supply fuel. “They’ve also agreed to […]
Algood Council Votes To Remove Water Tower
Algood’s water tower will be coming down. City Council voted Tuesday to begin taking bids for removing the 59-year-old structure. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the city had no other option but to get rid of the tower. “To my heart, it represented a piece of Algood history,” Chapman-Fowler said. “However, you cannot make decisions just […]
Tuesday Night Fire Damages TTU Dorm
No injuries occurred after a fire broke out at Tennessee Tech’s New Hall South Tuesday night. University officials said all 320 residents evacuated the building when a dryer caught fire. TTU Vice President for Student Affairs Marc Burnett said most residents returned to their dorms within hours. “Safety is our first priority,” Burnett said. “As […]
Two Fires Break Out In Jackson County Tuesday
A fire destroyed a home in Jackson County’s McCoinsville Community Wednesday morning. The blaze broke out late Tuesday evening, but crews didn’t extinguish the flames until early this morning. Jackson County Central Fire Department Chief Jeff Conn said the residents and their pets managed to escape unharmed. Firemen also responded to a fire Tuesday afternoon […]
No Injuries Reported After Putnam School Bus Slides Tuesday
slick roads caused a Putnam County school bus to slide sideways in Monterey Tuesday evening. The incident happened near Potters Home Center and Highway 62. School officials said the bus did not have any students onboard at the time of the accident. Assistant Director of Schools Corby King said the driver had to wait for […]
Monterey Convenience Store Robbed Wednesday Morning
An armed robbery occurred early Wednesday morning at the Convenience Mart in Monterey. Police said a masked man smashed through the front window with a crowbar before threatening the clerk and taking several hundred dollars. The unidentified man fled on foot towards Rose Avenue. Officials said he had black duffel bag when he left the […]
Baxter Submits Grant Proposals For Portobello Project
The City of Baxter hopes to receive grant funding to help serve the future Portobello facility. Mayor John Martin said the city would use the money to build new infrastructure for the ceramic tile manufacturer. “It’s for a new 12-inch waterline and the expansion of our sewer to Portobello,” Martin said. “Also, for upgrading some […]
Plumber Recommends Winterizing Homes To Avoid Damages
The recent cold weather should serve as a reminder to winterize your home. Shane Buck is the owner of Cookeville’s Buck’s Plumbing and Sewer Service. He said following a few simple tips can save money and prevent major damage to homes. “One of the main things that people don’t think about, especially since we’ve had […]
