Jackson Citizen Wants Speed Limit Lowered On Indian Creek Road
A Jackson County resident asked County Commissioners Monday to erect speed limit signs on Indian Creek Road. Linda Lewis also proposed lowering the speed limit to 40mph. Lewis said there is an issue with large trucks carrying dirt, rock and gravel speeding up their road. “We’ve had several incidents of people going off the road […]
Overton County Budget Passed, Property Tax Rate Remains The Same
The Overton County Commission passed its $50 million budget at Monday night’s meeting. County Executive Ben Danner said the property tax rate will remain the same at $1.9706 per thousand. Danner said increased county sales tax revenue allowed the property tax rate to stay the same for the sixth straight year. “2014 to now we’re […]
Putnam Commissioners Approve Option Agreement On Fairgrounds
Putnam County Commissioners agreed to an option with a Nashville-based firm to purchase the 41.41 acres of the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The purchase price: $12.42 million. Commissioners voted 24-0 Monday night to move forward with Baker Storey McDonald of Nashville to recruit major retailers to the site off South Jefferson Avenue. The developer would have […]
