Jackson To Cover Five Percent Increase In County Employee Insurance
Jackson County will cover the cost of a five percent health insurance increase for county employees. Mayor Randy Heady said that the state’s insurance plan has seen an increase in premiums due to the pandemic. Heady said that the county wanted to do what it could to prevent that increase from affecting its employees. “By […]
Tammy “Pistol” Wilhite To Be Considered For White Co Schools HOF
The late Tammy “Pistol” Wilhite has been nominated to enter the White County High School Hall of Fame. Athletic Director Terry Crain said the Hall of Fame committee will consider Wilhite during its yearly meeting. “We do some research on the person,” Crain said. “Their contributions, not only to the school but to the community, […]
Rock House Historic Site To Undergo Repair Project
Sparta’s Rock House Historic Site will soon undergo a capital repairs project. Tennessee Historical Commission Historic Sites Program Director Dan Brown said is looking to enhance the site through reestablishing its historic porch and interiors, while rehabilitating the building. “The building has a very interesting and complex history,” Brown said. “Of being doctor’s office, police […]
Livingston Bringing In Rides, Ice Rink To Help Christmas Events
Livingston approved up to $25,000 in expenses to boost attendance for Christmas events. Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said local merchants want to see sustained attendance for Christmas in the Country. Evans said a carousel, mini-ferris wheel would make a difference. “We really think that would an additional attraction and sort of really keep the […]
Smithville Aldermen Okay Funding To Build Splash Pad
Smithville will be getting a new splash pad after the Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a budget amendment for the project Monday. City Administrator Hunter Hendrixson said $173,000 has been allocated for the Green Brook Park project. “There’s always been requests for something to do for the kids and what can the city do […]
Private Acts Of Putnam County: Laws That Have Affected Decisions
Putnam County’s private acts will not allow for a seven district school board- So what is a private act? County Attorney Jeff Jones said most counties have them. “Private Act in Tennessee is like a state law,” Jones said. “It is an action by the Tennessee State Legislator that really has applicability to a particular […]
Cookeville Utilizing MTAS To Aid In Fire Chief Search
The city of Cookeville is utilizing MTAS to find its next fire department chief. City Manager James Mills said that they decided to use MTAS as a tool to find the best candidate for the job. “You know we have experts looking into this, people who have a lot of experience searching for fire chiefs,” […]
Cookeville High School Theater Presents 12 Angry Jurors
Those looking for an on-stage drama this week can come out to Cookeville High School’s depiction of the drama 12 Angry Jurors. The updated version of the Reginald Rose play 12 Angry Men will have showtimes Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Theater Director Shane Cunningham said the mixed cast will decide if a nineteen-year-old man on […]
Putnam Planning Gives Contingency Approval For Autumn Woods Subdivision Phase II Final Plat
Putnam County Planning Commission gave a contingency approval of the final plat for the second phase of the Autumn Woods Subdivision at its meeting Tuesday night. Planning Director Kevin Rush said that the 56-lot subdivision off of Cumby Road needed work done on its drainage, electricity, and getting the roads up to county standards, among […]
Clay To Make Changes In Hopes Of Bettering County Employee Wages
Clay County Commission adopted several resolutions to better employee pay Monday night. The resolutions include an increase in new employees’ starting salaries, a two percent increase for current employees, and a two-cent annual longevity raise. District 1 Commissioner Bryan Coons said that it’s important for county employees to have living wages. “The current situation with […]
