Clay Commission Negotiating Land Purchase Expanding Hermitage Springs Park
Clay County Commission is in negations to purchase some four acres that connect to Hermitage Springs Park. Commissioner and Parks and Recreation Board Chair Bryan Coons said the board was approached by the owners, asking for $12,000. “According to the way land prices are, I think this would be a good deal right now for […]
Sparta Life Care Center Taking Recipes For Alzheimer Cookbook
Sparta’s Life Care Center is bringing back its cookbook to raise money for Alzheimer’s of Tennessee. Limited Memory Unit Clinical Coordinator Shelia Jared said the goal is to raise $10,000. Jared said the idea started in the facility with recipes saved from Alzheimer patients and cherished memories the dish brings back. “This year it’s about […]
Crossville In Need Of Public Works Director, Engineering Help
The Crossville City Council discussed the idea of adding an assistant city manager on Tuesday night. However, based on survey results Crossville was seen as too small to need the position. City Manager Greg Wood said the city’s current need is a public works director and a professional engineer. “My recommendation is looking at potentially […]
Sparta Life Church Hosting Free Health Checks And Haircuts Saturday
Doing Unto Others Mobile Mission will be at Sparta Life Church this Saturday providing free services and food. Director Samuel LaFave said people can receive free health checks and haircuts thanks to volunteered time from licensed professionals. “School starts back August 5th, and we said it is prime time to do some family engagement,” LaFave […]
State Comptroller Investigation On CPD Canine Team Yields Three Findings
A State Comptroller’s investigation of the Cookeville Police Department Canine Team resulted in three findings against the unit. According to the report released Tuesday, the Team Coordinator used city facilities to train and kennel dogs for a personal business and used a city email address to send documents related to the sale of canines. The […]
