PCSS Interested In Exploring HRS Partnership In New Sewer Lift Station
Putnam County Schools is interested in exploring a partnership with Highlands Residential for a sewer lift station by Cane Creek School. Civil Engineer Scott Nicholson said that Highlands Residential is required to put a new sanitary and sewer lift station at its new development by the school. He said that the city thought with the […]
Overton School Board Continuing Work On JROTC Application Process
After two months of gathering information on a possible JROTC program at Livingston Academy, the Overton School Board is ready to submit an application. Chair Mike Hayes said that officials spent time with Clarkrange and York Institute Officials to see their program. “It talks a lot about leadership, discipline,” Hayes said. “And it offers extracurricular […]
3 TTU Projects Included In Gov Lee’s Proposed Budget
Tennessee Tech has three capital projects that may gain state funding through Governor Bill Lee’s proposed budget. President Phil Oldham said about $100 million earmarked for the complete renovation of Johnson Hall, demolition of Foster Hall and a new engineer building. “It’s a tremendous budget that we can continue to improve the campus, and really […]
Rep. Williams: TDOT’s Baxter Project Could Take Four Years Or Less
Representative Ryan Williams said that TDOT’s I-40 project in Baxter could happen at a completely different rate than has been done before. Williams said that the governor included some additional monies for roads set aside to address traffic concerns in rural Tennessee, with Baxter is one of the biggest recipients. “It takes about 16 years […]
Cookeville Electric Hopes To Begin Cane Creek Substation Updates
Cookeville City Council approved an engineering services agreement for modifying its Cane Creek Substation. Director Carl Haney said that the transformers to be upgraded are currently about two to three years out from their end-of-life, but they want to get the process started as quickly as possible. “From what we’ve seen from the manufacturers to […]
Hickory Valley VFD Smoking Meats For Super Bowl Sunday
The Hickory Valley Volunteer Fire Department has you covered if you are looking for a center piece to Super Bowl Sunday. The Sparta department is taking orders now for smoked ribs and pork butts. Treasurer Ken Hatfield said the meats will be prepared in-house by the fire department. “We call him our legend smoker Mason […]
Clay, Pickett, Sparta Receiving USDA Grants
Clay County, Pickett County, and Sparta are set to receive USDA grants through the Community Facilities Program. USDA Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh announced the grants which will “increase access to health care, education and public safety while spurring community development and building sound infrastructure for people living in rural communities.” Clay County will receive […]
Gainesboro To Examine Future Water Supply Options
Gainesboro took a preliminary step Thursday night to potentially expand its water treatment plant capacity. The Board of Aldermen approved an engineering evaluation on options for the town’s future water supply. Consultant Zeda Hillis said the facility has reached 80 percent capacity. “Once you get at 80 percent it kind of triggers the state to […]
Sparta Passes Ordinance Limiting Trend Of Shipping Container Homes
A growing west coast trend in shipping container homes will not come to Sparta. That after the Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance on first reading Thursday night regulating the use of shipping containers. Codes Officer Mike O’Neal said several people have requested making homes out of them. “We’ve been approached by various people over […]
Cookeville Council Approves Resolution Asking For More Sales Tax Revenue
Cookeville City Council passed a resolution Thursday night asking state legislators to return more sales tax revenue to local municipalities. Council supported a Tennessee Municipal League initiative to revisit cities receiving 4.6 percent of state sales tax. The legislature increased the sales tax in 2002 and did not share the increase with cities. City Manager […]
