Cookeville CityScape Adds Two New Ornaments
Two Cookeville hot spots can be seen hanging from Christmas trees this year. Cookeville CityScape is adding Dogwood Park and the historic Arcade Building to their line of holiday ornaments, bringing the total to eight different historic locations. Cookeville CityScape Executive Director Holly Freeman said Ralph’s Donuts and Cream City Ice Cream have been restocked, […]
UC High Schools Wait To See If COVID Affects College Goers
According to local high schools, it is too early to tell if COVID will significantly impact the number of seniors going to college. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission said last week that COVID would significantly affect that number. Warren County High School Principal Clark George said COVID could affect college goers, but his school has […]
Putnam Schools Considering Long Term Partnership For Upgrades
The Putnam County Schools will consider partnering with a Franklin company to complete a comprehensive evaluation of its building systems. Schneider Electric works almost exclusively with school systems to evaluate everything from HVAC systems to comfort issues. Director of Schools Corby King said the company creates long-term plans for dealing with upgrades and replacements. “They […]
Algood Council Authorizes Park Application
Algood City Council Tuesday night authorized application for $600,000 in parks and rec grant money from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The money would help fund the city’s planned amphitheater. If approved for the grant, the city must provide a 50 percent match. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the process includes finalization of […]
UC Airport Board Approves One-Time COVID Bonus
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved a one-time Christmas/COVID-19 bonus to be distributed in December. The board approved some $3,800 in money for the bonuses for airport staff. It will be paid for through state COVID relief money provided to the airport. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the team worked through the pandemic without […]
LA Stadium Project Reverts To Original Plans
The Overton County School System will go forward with its original Livingston Academy stadium renovation plan. School Building Committee Chairman Mike Hayes said County Budget Director Connie York is working with a bond agency to fund some renovations. The Overton County Budget Committee rejected an $8.9 million dollar new stadium in October. “She is meeting with […]
Byrdstown Eagles Cove Water Line Project Begins
Work on the Eagles Cove Road water line project in Byrdstown got started last week. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said a few hundred feet of four inch line has already been laid. “This particular project is not going to take a long time to complete,” Green said. “So, depending on how much they got to […]
FEMA Pays For Patton Doll House Museum Replacement
Putnam County administration will begin the process of engineering and planning to replace the Patton Doll House Museum. The museum, located along Highway 70, suffered irreparable damage during the March tornado, especially to the building’s foundation. FEMA will replace the building with $300,000 allocated for the project. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter wants to build […]
