Clay Co. Awarded Arts Grant for Courthouse
UCDD and the Tennessee Arts Commission awarded Clay County the Targeted Arts Grant to continue enhancements of Clay County’s historic courthouse. UCDD Assistant Director for Economic and Community Development Virginia Alexander said the $3500 is just one way that Clay County hopes to further integrate arts into their community. “They have some great talent, they […]
Cookeville Sees Increase in Stop Loss Insurance Premiums
Cookeville will see an increase of some 90 thousand dollars in its stop loss insurance premiums for the new year. City Manager James Mills said with several employees dealing with major health issues, the city’s back is against the wall. “There is some risk here, some gamble that you would see with any insurance,” Mills […]
Pickett County Replacing Welcome Center Gravel With Pavement
The Pickett County Welcome Center will get a new look after getting county commissioner approval Monday night. A $45,000 paving bid from Gaddie Shamrock was approved to replace the gravel driveway and parking lot. County Executive Carey Garner said it is another step to improve visitors first impression of the county. “We’ve built a new […]
Free In-Home Visits For New And Expecting Parents Expanding in UC
The Stephens Center has expanded its Healthy Families Program into five new Upper Cumberland counties. Healthy Families Program Manager Lisa McAfee said home visits are now available for new parents in Pickett, Clay, Overton, Jackson and Smith Counties. McAfee said new and expecting parents can get information, assessments and almost any need served right in […]
After Flooding, Jackson County Considering Solutions For 911-EMS Building
Insurance money for flood damage at the Jackson County EMS and 911 building has come in. Mayor Randy Heady said the county received roughly $50,000 for the damages and the department is back to work in the building. Heady said the county is in an assessment to see if flood mitigation is possible but ultimately […]
CRMC Wants To Continue Reinvestment In Community
Council member Eric Walker said Cookeville Regional continues to grow, but the payment to the city remains the same. During a first in-depth work session on the CRMC budget Tuesday, Walker said he did not want to see the hospital go private, but he did believe there was room for the medical center to do […]
Commissioners Against Landfill Property Purchase Cite Timing And Details As Reason
A lack of information and timing are reasons why Putnam County Commissioner Theresa Tayes voted against the landfill property purchase Monday. The commission voted 17-4 in favor of the $280,000 purchase. Tayes said it is not the time to buy property with a new year for property reappraisals. “Citizens deserve to be thought about during […]
Cookeville City Council To Take Closer Look At CRMC’s Budget
The Cookeville City Council will take a closer look at CRMC’s budget during a work session Tuesday. City Manager James Mills said there is a desire from council members to go further into hospital operations. Mills said he does not know if this will be the only meeting about the hospital budget. “I don’t really […]
McMinnville Hiring Lifeguards for Summer
You can get paid to spend your summer at the pool by applying to be a lifeguard with McMinnville Parks and Recreation. Wellness Coordinator and Pool Manager Mari-Lynn Wilson said in addition to being at the pool, lifeguards gain valuable experience that can further them in life. “Being a lifeguard is so rewarding–it is a […]
Cookeville Gets First Draft Of 10-Year Parks And Recreation Plan
Cookeville should look at an indoor aquatic facility, better uses for the Ensor Sink Natural Area, and an extension of the rail trail to Monterey. Those among the recommendations in the city’s 10-year recreation plan. Nashville-based consultant group Kimley-Horn presented the draft plan Monday night with an assessment of the Leisure Services department and both short-term […]
