Electric Car Hookups Coming To Livingston
Electric car owners will have a new charging station in the City of Livingston soon. The project at Livingston’s Central Park is part of a three-year study program conducted by Tennessee Tech and Seven States Power Corporation. UCEMC President Jimmy Gregory said his company is partnering with both organizations. “[The project’s purpose is] to study […]
Baxter Working Toward Improved Flooding Mitigation
The City of Baxter is working toward passing a flood mitigation ordinance to protect flood proned communities. The city is under a ten year flood plan. Code Enforcement Director Bob Lane said in the event of excess flooding, the city can ask for a detailed report of runoff water. He said although Baxter has adequate […]
Variance Addressing Coffee/Event Center Parking
Help for downtown Cookeville parking could come in the form of 40 new parking spots. The Board of Zoning will hear an appeal Thursday to add parking space in a lot at the corner of West Spring Street and Church Street. The lot would be off-premises parking for a coffee shop and 100-person event space […]
Future Algood Park Moving To Phase One
The city of Algood is moving forward with the first phase for its future 21 acre park. The city council approved a design contract to begin planning in Tuesday’s meeting. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the first phase includes a parking lot, bathroom, walking trail and playground. “I think it is important for the community […]
McMinnville Opens Dog Park
The first dog park in the city of McMinnville opened Wednesday. McMinnville’s Director of Parks and Recreation Scott McCord said the park has been in the works for about two years. He said opening the park is a plus for the entire community. “One of our biggest problems in the past were we had dog […]
ARC Approves Funding For Monterey Water And Sewer Project
The Town of Monterey’s water and sewer line project off exit 300 received final approval from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The commission requires a review by a consultant before funding a project with federal money. Monterey Grant Administrator Dawn Kupferer said the consultant approved theconstruction plans, bidding procedures and budget. “They have announced to […]
Heart Inflammation In Healthy People Linked to COVID
Research is showing a heart condition linked to COVID-19 can occur in people with no regard for age, sex or underlying conditions. Cardiologist Dr. Ashley Nickerson with Tennessee Heart said COVID-19 can bring on an inflammatory condition, called Myocarditis, that could potentially infect the heart muscle itself. Nickerson said typically, Myocarditis had been linked to […]
Self-Replicating Ticks Found in White County
Asian Longhorned ticks have been identified in White County. The Asian Longhorned Tick is known to have been in the United States since 2010. This invasive species is not only a threat to livestock, but also your pets, according to TWRA Veterinarian Dan Grove. “If you’re in an area that’s known to have the ticks […]
Overton BOE Approves Cleaning Machines; One-Time Bonuses For Food Services
Overton County Food Service employees will receive bonuses for working extra during the summer. The Board of Education Tuesday approved splitting a $15,500 Food Services surplus for one-time bonuses. Chairman Jarman Hicks said this bonus is for employees who worked in June and July. “They worked through the summer feeding thousands of meals to Overton […]
Algood Approves One-Time Bonus For Employees
The Algood City Council approved an ordinance to provide a $500 one-time bonus for front line city employees who worked through the COVID-19 pandemic. The council approved the ordinance 4-1 with Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler voting against the payment. Chapman-Fowler said the bonus is non budgeted. The total expense will be over $23,000. The ordinance will […]
