Celina Makes Several Improvements To Donaldson Park, Opens New Frisbee Golf Course
A new frisbee golf course and amenities for a safer version of dodge ball has been installed at Donaldson Park. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the city-funded project adds new activities just in time for the summer “Something that we are very proud of, and it’s been a big hit,” Collins said. “A lot of […]
TennGreen Requests Monterey To Restore Plants After Bee Rock Work
Monterey will look to replenish native plants around the TennGreen conservancy easement after clearing too far past the boundaries into the Bee Rock property. Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker said the TennGreen Land Conservancy sent a letter to the town regarding improvements made to the parking area. “They were actually very nice, and they just kind […]
Empower UC Launching First Location In Putnam Next Month
Empower Upper Cumberland will soft launch its community-based portion of its initiative to reimagine social services in Putnam County this July. Director Megan Spurgeon said the location will be a chapter of Circles USA. Circles USA is a relationship driven model implemented throughout the country that UCHRA wants to adopt. “These Circle chapters are staffed […]
Overton Sheriff’s Department Seeking Bids For Body Cam Replacement
Overton County Sheriff’s Department is seeking bids to replace 20 body cameras and camera system. Sheriff John Garrett said that the department decided to get new cameras after recurring issues with its current system’s tech support. He said that while the system started out well, they can no longer get a hold of a representative […]
Cookeville Identifies Three Road Projects In New Budget
Three road projects have been included in Cookeville’s new fiscal year budget after a pool of projects were considered by city officials. City Council will consider the budget for approval on first reading Thursday night. City Manager James Mills said the projects include the extension of West 12th Street. “At the railroad tracks where it […]
Animal Shelter Budget Request Includes New Position For Programs
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter requesting additional money from the city and county to create a new coordinator position. The shelter wants $22,000 in increased funding from both entities. Director Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracey said the program coordinator would be a fully-trained kennel worker that would lead volunteer and education opportunities. “The majority of the animals that […]
Fentress Schools To Add Vocational School Building At Clarkrange
Fentress County Schools will add a vocational school addition to its Clarkrange campus. Director-Elect Kristi Hall said that the $2.7 million investment will help the system improve its CTE offerings. “We’re outgrowing our space as far as CTE classes and what we can actually put in the physical space that we have,” Hall said. “So […]
UCHRA Applies For State Funding To Establish Day Reporting System
UCHRA awaiting feedback from a state grant application to reduce the amount of drug offenders serving time. Executive Director Mark Farley said funding would be used to create three day reporting centers. They serve as alternatives to incarceration by placing eligible participants in outpatient programs. “We’ve proposed to offer three day reporting,” Farley said. “That […]
Monterey Committee Outlines Spending Plan For State Budget Money
The Monterey Building and Grounds Committee created a preliminary checklist on how to spend $200,000 of state funding Tuesday. The state budget included money to be specifically used to improve Meadow Creek Park and construct a soccer field. Mayor Nathan Walker said a good baseline to start at is $150,000 for a multi-use field. “We […]
E. Spring Sidewalk Project Phase 1 Bid $300K Higher Than Estimate
Construction bids for Phase I of the East Spring Street Sidewalk project came in some $309,000 over the engineer’s estimates. Cookeville Public Works Director Blake Mayo said the lone bid from Rogers Group came in at $960,000. He said that they reached out to their consultant to get recommendations for the next step. “They previously […]
