White Co. High Aiming To Raise Seatbelt Safety Awareness
White County High School’s SADD Club is sponsoring seatbelt safety awareness and checkpoints this week. Principal Greg Wilson said that the idea was started several years ago in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Sparta Police Department. He said that the goal is to encourage students to partake in safe driving practices. “The big […]
First Jackson Animal Committee Meeting A Success Despite City Mayor’s Absence
The Jackson County Animal Committee did not receive the support it wanted from local officials at its first meeting. Coordinator Karen Fitzmaurice said after the meeting had already been scheduled weeks in advance, Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams did not attend. “We were a little displeased that the Gainesboro City Mayor Lloyd Williams had cancelled an […]
Byrdstown Aldermen Approve $90 K Water Rehab Project
Byrdstown will be doing some $90,000 of water treatment plant upgrades toward its water storage. Mayor Sam Gibson said the concrete walls have deteriorated where the chemicals feed into the water. “Contractors are a little higher than normal,” Gibson said. “We would have liked the city to come in at 60 or 70,000, but the […]
Monterey Committee Works On COVID Stipends For Employees
Employee bonuses, mental health services, and departmental upgrades could be avenues of spending for Monterey’s ARP funding. The Finance Committee discussed Tuesday the spending of some $850,000 of federal funding. Chairman Nathan Walker said the most pressing item at this time is the employee bonuses for those who worked through the pandemic. “Being equable and […]
Algood Smoke Testing To Begin Wednesday
Smoke testing of sewer lines will begin Wednesday for multiple areas in Algood. The Brookside Subdivision, Joy Lane and West Main Street from Cooper Road to Rileys Path could be affected. City officials ask homeowners in these areas to turn on unused sink or drains to prevent smoke entering the residence. Smoke may appear through […]
Cumberland Commission Approves Redistricting Plan
Cumberland County Commission unanimously approved its redistricting plan Monday. The plan keeps nine districts in place with two commissioners each. Each district will also have one school board seat. The new maps are available online at the county website.
UC Habitat For Humanity Reminding Community That Help Is Out There
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is reaching out to those in need of housing but no where to turn. Executive Director Pam Ealey said they serve anyone, from young families to seniors. Ealey said often the issue with getting people to apply is convincing them the help is out there. “For someone who hears about […]
Partners Will Explore Restructuring Leslie Town Centre Lease
Members of the Public Building Authority and Cookeville City Council will explore restructuring the lease agreement for the Leslie Town Centre. That after a Monday work session on the issue. The Cookeville City Council agreed in principle to cover the full $26,850 for an HVAC system replacement with a plan to credit the city for […]
Doll House Museum Replacement Construction To Be Done In-House
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said construction of the Patton Doll House museum replacement will be done in-house. Construction could begin as soon as next month on the 6,300 square-foot building which will also house the Veterans Affairs Department and the archives. “We’re going to move forward with it,” Porter said. “We think we will […]
Putnam Commission Makes Final Approval On Redistricting Plan
The Putnam County Commission gave final approval Monday on a 12-district redistricting plan consistent with the current system. Commissioner Ben Rodgers said districts four and nine will be bigger while districts five and ten will be smaller. Once fully implemented, each district of Putnam County will have about 6,700 residents. Rodgers said the committee met […]
