Warren County Adds New Airport Manager
The Warren County Memorial Airport has a new manager in John Baugh. Baugh said he wants to continue focusing on safety, services and maintaining a friendly atmosphere. Baugh said he also hopes to strengthen the assets the airport has to offer as an alternative to Nashville. “As we grow we want to grow our capabilities […]
Cookeville Will Not Pass Panhandling Ordinance
Saying state laws best protect local citizens, Cookeville City Council will not pass an ordinance concerning panhandling or other commerce on local right of ways. City Attorney Dan Rader said the ordinance appears to be too vague and not the best way to deal with the issue. “The ordinance, which was originally passed with very […]
Putnam Parks and Rec Applying for Trail Grant
A planning grant to decide the best option for extending the rail trail will go before Putnam County Commissioners Monday. Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director John Albertson said the Healthy Build Brant will help decide the best option for extending the Rail Trail from Algood to Monterey. Albertson said he feels this is the […]
Smithville Sidewalk Improvements Possible
Smithville is looking to improve pedestrian walkways for two Highway 70 intersections within the city. Center Hill RPO Coordinator Virginia Alexander said the city is making sure its budget is flexible before applying for a T-DOT grant to fund most of the project. “It is going to be the hardest part just because construction costs […]
HRS Finalizes Eagle’s Landing Land Purchase
The Highlands Residential Services is concluding the $675,000 purchase of about 14 acres of Cookeville’s Eagle’s Landing property. The land will be used to provide road access to the Hickory Valley Housing project on Buffalo Valley Road. Executive Director Dow Harris said the purchase will save the residential services time and money. “We are not […]
UC Airport Exploring Additional Aircraft Storage
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport wants to add more tee hangars to its facility to accommodate the volume of pilots coming to the area. Tee hangars are T shaped storage units placed in rows meant for individual aircraft. Manager Dean Selby said the current lack of storage is forcing the airport to turn away business. […]
Friends of Virgin Falls Planning Fundraising Push for Land
The Friends of Virgin Falls are raising money to purchase two tracts of land north of Sparta’s Dog Cove. Friends of Virgin Falls President Steve Webster said the total amount needed is $300,000 but said the goal is getting enough money to show larger grant agencies there’s interest in preserving the land. Webster said if […]
5 UC Counties Partnering With TTU Education Program
Five Upper Cumberland counties will receive a new opportunity to fill teaching positions. Tennessee Tech University received a state grant for the Grow Your Own program. College of Education Associate Dean Julie Baker said the grants pay for a candidate’s education leading to a teacher’s license. “We are so excited,” Baker said. “We have been […]
