Jackson Seeking Professional Services For Airport Development
Jackson County issued a request for professional services to help in the development of the Jackson County Airport. Mayor Randy Heady said that this process is one that occurs about every five years. He said that engineering services like these help get airport funding, maintain upkeep, and assist in new projects and upgrades. “There are […]
Gainesboro’s Slight Revenue Increase To Cover Growing Costs Of Fuel, Chemicals
The biggest change to Gainesboro’s proposed budget is funding for fuel and water treatment chemicals. Mayor Lloyd Williams said an additional $15,000 included after a Tuesday work session, $8,000 for fuel and $7,000 for the chemicals. “Got together and looked at our chemicals for the water plant,” Williams said. “They are just going through the […]
Parkview School Plans Being Reviewed By State Fire Marshal’s Office
The Putnam County School Board has submitted the plans for the new Parkview School to the State Fire Marshal’s Office for review. The state office falls under the State Department of Commerce & Insurance. Communications Director Kevin Walters said inspectors will review the plans for building and fire safety items. “On average, a plan review […]
TTU’s Barry Wilmore Participating In NASA Launch Thursday
Astronaut and Tennessee Tech Trustee Barry Wilmore said he will be representing the university Thursday as a member of a uncrewed NASA test launch. It will be the second launch of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. Wilmore said he will be in the mission control center during the launch. “We are more than thrilled to be here, […]
White Co. 4-H Holding Meeting For Students Interested In Livestock
White County 4-H hosting a livestock interest meeting this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. TSU 4-H Extension Agent Kiley Wilson said that she wanted to create the event to inspire more kids to get involved with agriculture, specifically livestock. “Basically what I’m wanting to go over is that since we’re such a rural county, I really […]
Warren Man Uses Personal Story To Help Remove Stigma Of Teen Mental Health In Book “Branden’s Choice”
After his son Branden lost his battle with mental illness in 2019, what started as a journal for one Warren County man quickly became a larger mission. John St. Clair took his notes and his journal and turned them into the book, Branden’s Choice. He said that the book chronicling the time following his son’s […]
$17.5M Loan From State Will Help Expand Cookeville’s Water Plant
TDEC announced Cookeville as the recipient of a $17.5 million loan Wednesday to help with water projects Water Quality Control Department Director Ronnie Kelly calls state-revolving fund loan will help add 50 percent capacity to the city’s water treatment plant. “We try to cashflow most projects and this one was a little bit bigger than […]
Crossville’s Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge 38 Holding Police Memorial Day Program Thursday
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 38 in Crossville invites the public to join them for the Police Memorial Day Program on Thursday, May 19. President and Cumberland Sheriff’s Deputy Kobe Cox said that Police Memorial Day was originally started in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy. “As the President of the FOP, we try […]
Overton Schools Gearing For Summer Maintenance Projects
Overton County Schools will be busy with maintenance projects over the summer. Transportation and Maintenance Supervisor Steve Mosley said that projects will range from installing new HVAC units to parking lot repairs. “The funding wasn’t there and we wanted to get them all patched and repaired and then resealed and striped but it wasn’t there […]
Van Buren Commissioner Questions How To Fix Courthouse Steeple
Van Buren Commissioner Bill Mosley voiced his frustrations Tuesday night after the county received zero bids to repair the courthouse steeple. “I’m asking it for everybody that is listening to this,” Mosley said. “I’m asking for the commissioners if they know anybody. I would like to get it fixed.” Mosley said he is concerned that […]
