Cookeville To Consider T-DOT Contract To Help With Tennessee Ave. Paving
Improvements to a portion of Tennessee Avenue are being considered as part of the new FedEx ground facility and a new Ready Mix facility. The city of Cookeville is considering an agreement with TDOT to widen the lines in the area and widen the lanes in the area, and widen the shoulders, according to City […]
Vertical Coffee Company Hopeful For May Opening Date For Location Expansion
A downtown Cookeville coffee shop is hoping for a May opening date for its new expansion across from its current location on Spring Street. Vertical Coffee Company, formerly known as Broast, Co-Owner Hannah Davis said that the company’s roasting operations are outgrowing the current facility. She said that two of their regular customers, Lauren and […]
State Law To Allow Cumberland To Change Size Of Rail Authority Board
A House Bill working its way through the state legislature that would change the size of the Cumberland County Rail Authority. Mayor Allen Foster said if passed, the commission can decide between three or five members to make the board. “The way the law is written is a little odd,” Foster said. “It caused us […]
TTU Bringing “Tech To You” To Help Reach Prospective Students
Tennessee Tech is bringing the university community to potential students all across the state as part of its “Tech To You” series. Director of Undergraduate Admissions Steve Keller said that these programs were started at the height of the pandemic. He said that they wanted to make it easier on students and families who weren’t […]
Jackson Election Administrator Passes State Exam For Certification
Jackson County Administrator of Elections Drew McMillan has gain state certification. McMillan passed the state’s Election Commission Certification Exam. By passing, McMillan demonstrated the level of knowledge and understanding required to successfully run county elections. Over 40 different topics were assessed in a written assessment lasting over three hours given by the Secretary of State’s […]
Clay HS Media Preparing For Spring Sports Season
Clay County High School students promoting the upcoming baseball and softball seasons through its school-based media business. Advisor Amy Dodson said student-produced portraits for the spring season are available online. “They actually run the business,” Dodson said. “They take it from the actual taking of the picture to fulfilling the order, so that is all […]
Monterey Engineer Preparing Sewer And Water Proposal For County Commission
Monterey’s engineering team working on a water and sewer project proposal in conjunction with Putnam County. The town wants a portion of the county’s TDEC infrastructure money. Alderman Nathan Walker said the partnership would allow the purchase of a sludge remover for the water and sewer plants. “We were not going to be able to […]
Cookeville Officials Will Consider Plans For Sewage Capacity Fees
Cookeville officials will begin work on new proposals for sewage capacity fees. That after a Monday roundtable with city council members and at least six developers. They discussed the issue of how much costs developers should cover when it comes to such fees. Developer Chad Gilbert said that he believes they should contribute to the […]
Byrdstown Seeking Funding To Replace Old Water Meters
The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen approved a grant application Monday to fund a water meter replacement project. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town wants to install new meters that would automatically read water use. “The grant would take care of all of our technical equipment here in the office, and then we could save money on […]
Cookeville To Consider Amendment For Food City Infrastructure Agreement
Cookeville City Council will consider an amended agreement with Food City Thursday night allowing the company to open before the original infrastructure work is complete. City Manager James Mills said that the company wants to open April 6th. He said Food City has been a good corporate partner. “But this is not an ideal situation […]
