Cookeville Gas Director Jeff Mills Recognized Upon Retirement
Cookeville City Council honored long-time Gas Department Director Jeff Mills Thursday night as he approaches his retirement. Mills started as a gas distribution servicer. He became director in 2013. “In 1980 I was hired as a temporary, part-time employee with the department,” Mills said. “42 years later I’m ending up with a great career and […]
Community Raises Needed Funds To Armor White Co K-9 Raid
White County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Raid will receive a new, custom-fitted bulletproof vest through community donations. Keeping K-9’s in Kevlar raised more than $2,500 to purchase the body armor. White County K-9 Supervisor Jake Simmons said the non-profit and community support goes a long way. “We had a ton of people in the community that […]
HRS Seeking Additional Tax Credits For Hickory Valley Development
Highlands Residential Services anticipates its proposed Hickory Valley development to be about $2 million over budget. Higher prices on steel and wiring are the culprit. The firm LHP is working with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to use tax credits to fund the difference. CEO Alvin Nance said they are pursuing a $200,000 credit for ten […]
