Pickett Approves TDEC ARP Funding For Byrdstown Water Project
The Pickett County Commission approved a partnership with Byrdstown to replace settling basins in the town’s water system. Byrdstown Mayor Mayor Sam Gibson said commissioners voted in favor of using its $2.7 million of TDEC ARP funding for the project. “We got 10 votes for it and had one person absent that night,” Gibson said. […]
Cashless Machines Installed At Several Lakes In Nashville District
Several lakes across the state, including Center Hill and Dale Hollow, have started making the transition to cashless facilities. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said that in preparation for the upcoming recreation season, 19 cashless systems have been installed. She said that the transition comes as part of the CARES Act, as well as an effort […]
Cookeville Planning Rezoning Could Bring Downtown Residential Options
A local developer wants to bring more urban housing options to Cookeville’s downtown. Cookeville Planning Commission approved the rezoning of lots at the Builder Supply site in downtown Cookeville to the Central Business District designation. Planning Director Jon Ward said that this change can allow for more residential living in an urbanized zone. The planning […]
Livingston Academy Prom To Be Held On Courthouse Square
Livingston Academy’s prom will see a new venue this year. Librarian and Prom Coordinator Wendy Padgett said that they have decided to hold prom at the courthouse square for the first time ever. Padgett said that they were inspired by a viral video from a town in Kentucky. “I think the whole community was impacted […]
Tennessee Avenue Detour Starting Thursday For Road Improvements
A portion of Cookeville’s Tennessee Avenue will be closed beginning Thursday. Public Works Director Greg Brown said that with utility extension work and heavy truck traffic, the deteriorated road has become unsafe to drive on. He said instead of partially fixing it for it to be torn up for upgrades, they will close it until […]
Cookeville City Council And CRMC Board Working To Strengthen Partnership Through Work Sessions
Cookeville City Council will hold an April work session with the Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees to help each entity gain a better understanding of the other. Vice Mayor Laurin Wheaton serves on the CRMC Board of Trustees. She said that because the city owns the hospital, it has a responsibility to make sure the […]
Algood Quilt Week Back In Full Swing Post-Pandemic
One of the biggest events in Algood has made its return this week: Quilt Week. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that event started as a fundraiser some 32 years ago. He said that it has since grown into a city-wide affair. “You know I think it’s for everybody,” Morrison said. “And I think we’re going […]
White Co Library Offering Easter Egg Hunts At Your Home
The White County Library bringing Easter egg hunts right to your home through its ongoing fundraiser. Now until April 13th White County residents can hire library workers to be the Easter Bunny for you. Library Director Cathy Farley said on the night before Easter, her staff will scatter candy and trinket filled eggs for your […]
PCSS Transportation Awarded Certificate Of Excellence By THP
Putnam Schools Transportation Department awarded a certificate of excellence by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. In the annual inspection, all 84 buses in the fleet passed with high marks. PCSS Kim Bradford said that it’s a big deal to have a fleet of this size and have every bus pass inspection.
Cookeville Biz Foundry Celebrates Cedar Ave. Expansion
Cookeville Biz Foundry celebrated the expansion of its Cedar Avenue location at a Monday night event. Vice President Tiffany Anton said the process to expand has been some two years in the making. She said the expansion doubles the size of the facility, including eight more private offices, two small conference rooms, and two more […]
