White Co Commission Chair Disappointed With COVID Bonus Situation
White County Commission Chair Stanley Neal said he is disappointed with the way the COVID bonus situation has evolved among county employees and the commission. Neal said he feels that all commissioners want to give a bonus but comments by some employees have caused a division. “Things have been said between employees and county commissioners, […]
Foster: Cumberland Plateau Water Authority A Vision For Future Water
A private act has been approved for General Assembly consideration that would lay the groundwork for a new Cumberland County water authority board. Mayor Allen Foster said the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority’s goal is to create a water source for the future by merging several water utilities. “It could be creating a lake. It could […]
Overton Circuit Court Clerk Qualifying Deadline Extended To Thursday
The qualifying deadline for the Overton County Circuit Court Clerk race has been extended to Thursday at noon. That after Incumbent Barbara Hensley Matthews withdrew her name from re-election. Election Administrator Craig Story said a state law allows the extension for those who originally did not want to run against an incumbent. “This is actually […]
TTU Enrolling For New Center For English As A Second Language Program
Tennessee Tech is currently enrolling students at its new Center for English as a Second Language for the spring session starting March 7th. Director of International Education Charlie Wilkerson said that the main idea behind the center is to give students who speak English as a second language an opportunity to succeed. He said that […]
Land Acquisition Will Be Key In Next Aquatic Facility Steps
Land acquisition will play a key role in the next steps of Cookeville’s potential aquatic facility. City Manager James Mills said that no site has been selected for the facility yet. He said that the two biggest hurdles will be finding a 13 to 15-acre tract and paying for that land. “If anybody’s priced land […]
McMinnville’s Dream Reality Group Presents: “Matilda” March 11th-13th
McMinnville’s Dream Reality Group presents, “Matilda,” a musical based on the novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. Director Logan Taylor said that Dream Reality Group was established in 2014. He said that over the last seven years, they’ve performed almost 20 musicals. “We really pride ourselves on creating quality theatre experiences,” Taylor said. […]
Medical Issue Causes Single Vehicle I-40 Crash Tuesday
A medical issue caused a single-vehicle crash on I-40 Tuesday afternoon. 61-year-old Danny Martin was traveling westbound in a flatbed trailer when a medical issue caused him to travel off the roadway into an earthen embankment. According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, Martin was wearing a seat belt and did not sustain any injuries.
Crossville Fire Truck Fried After Accidental Contact With Electrical Lines
A Crossville ladder truck that is just three-years-old could be deemed a complete loss after an electrical accident at fire station #2. Fire Chief Chris South said the incident occurred on February 11th during a routine check by a senior fire fighter. “He extended the ladder to full extension and in a lapse of judgement […]
Cookeville Aquatics Facility Committee See Preliminary Design Plans
A potential indoor/outdoor aquatics facility in Cookeville could cost some $26.5 million. The steering committee saw preliminary design plans for the facility Tuesday night that address the biggest wants from the community. Those include a competition pool. indoor and outdoor swimming, a lazy river, and other children’s aquatic activities. Steering Committee Member Janet Coonce coaches […]
Putnam Planning Commission Approves Preliminary 49-Lot Moss Road Plat
Putnam County Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat of a new 49-lot subdivision on some 47.72 acres along Moss Road. The proposed subdivision near the Ditty Road intersection was approved, but with a few stipulations. Planning Director Kevin Rush said that there could be potential sight issues along the road. “Depending on the exact location […]
