Clay To Begin Work On New EMS Contract With Celina
The negotiation process to renew the EMS contract between Clay County and Celina is set to begin in committee later this month. County Mayor Dale Reagan said employee retention will be an emphasis when the county’s ambulance committee starts budgeting. “That always come back to your salaries, and so that will be one of the […]
Cookeville Will Explore Plans To Renovate Fire Station 1
City of Cookeville is looking to make updates and renovations at the Cookeville Fire Department located at city hall. City Manager James Mills said that the city will enter into an agreement for architectural and engineering services relative to those renovations. “Funds were included in this year’s budget for the development of plans to either […]
HRS Catching Up On Water Loss Through Three Water Projects
Highlands Residential Services taking steps to answer its water leak issues with three projects in progress. Executive Director Dow Harris said once completed, the housing authority will catch up on its water budget. It finished the 2021 fiscal year $120,000 over budget. “We got water construction in progress in Baxter,” Harris said. “We have bids […]
Sparta Public Works Director Explains Odor Near Sewer Plant
Several Sparta residents voicing concern about strong odors coming from the city’s sewer plant. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said he wanted Sparta officials to know that nothing is wrong with the plant. The smell comes from nearby chicken litter. “They’re putting it on people’s pastures or fields or whatever, but when it rains and […]
Fall Creek Falls Celebrating Appalachian Culture Through Arts And Preservation Day
Fall Creek Falls is celebrating Appalachian culture through an Arts and Preservation day this Saturday. Park Curator Tommy Solomon said that the event will showcase blacksmithing, chair canning, log hewing, and bluegrass music. He said that the celebration will also feature classes from local craftsmen and artists. “Preserving culture is of the utmost importance,” Solomon […]
PCSO Investigating Human Remains Found At Window Cliffs Natural Area
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office investigating human remains that were found near the Window Cliffs Natural Area. Public Information Officer Houston Hamblin said the remains were reported Thursday evening. Hamblin said an investigation began shortly after to identify the remains.
Cookeville Fire On Broadway Ave. Started By Air Fryer Incident
Cookeville Fire Department responded to a fire on Broadway Avenue started by an air fryer incident. Chief Benton Young said that an air fryer was sitting on top of a stove when the stove was accidentally turned on. He said that the fire was mostly put out by a fire extinguisher by the time the […]
Suspect In Custody After Reported Fairfield Glade Shooting
The Cumberland County Sheriff‘s Office has a suspect in custody after a reported Fairfield Glade shooting Friday. Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office along with multiple agencies responded to the shooting. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a SWAT team was called on scene and negotiators engaged in dialogue with the suspect. The scene was secured after a […]
Cookeville Approves Bid To Expand City Water Facilities
Cookeville City Council approved the financing for the expansion of the city’s water facility at its meeting Thursday night. City Council approved the tentative low bid Thursday at a cost of $25.4 million. Finance Director Brenda Imel said that money from TDEC, ARP money, or a combination of the two are on the table to […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Budget Amendment For HVAC Replacement
The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved repurposing budgeted money to replace a dead HVAC unit at Fire Station 2 Thursday night. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the fire department has the money for the replacement but was budgeted for Fire Station #1. “The unit is completely out,” Hennessee said. “It’s over 20 years old and […]
