Crossville Group Gauging Interest For Women On Wheels Chapter
Two Crossville women are working to create a new chapter of Women on Wheels in Cumberland County. The not for profit organization unites female motorcycle enthusiasts while promoting a positive image of the lifestyle. Organizer Pam Rusk said she has been working with Edith Lesh to gauge interest. “Women on Wheels participation is a little […]
Van Buren Receives Bid To Repair Leak On Courthouse Steeple
After four bid attempts and months of advertising, Van Buren County has received one bid to repair a leak on the courthouse steeple. Mayor Greg Wilson said the county’s budget committee approved a $5,000 bid for the commission to consider. However, there are liability concerns about the project. “We did find a way to get […]
Cookeville Looking To Take Next Step On Gateway Monument Project
Cookeville City Council getting ready to undertake architectural designs for the Entranceway Project Planning Director Jon Ward said that the city has engaged with Upland Design Group to provide architectural services for two gateway monument signs. “This contract would include all of the design and necessary construction documents to move the project forward,” Ward said. […]
Check In For Warning Signs To Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses
At least three more days of 95 to 100-degree heat temperatures are forecasted for this week. Cookeville Regional Emergency Physician Dr. Omar Hamada said that he’s already seen cases of heat-related illness in the emergency room. He said that the most common mistake when it comes to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke is that […]
Steve Robbins Named Upperman High’s New Principal
Upperman High School has officially found its new principal in Steve Robbins. Robbins said that he has been in school administration since 1995 in various places. He spent the last five years at Cookeville High School serving as the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal. “And with the opportunity of Mr. Stepp leaving and going into […]
State Supreme Court Declines Atwood’s Request
The State Supreme Court denied the request of a Clay County man to consider his conviction. William Isaac Atwood faces a sentence of 13 years for possessing a prohibited weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Isaac’s attorney challenged the evidence and the case that led to the trial court’s sentence. State […]
Putnam Commissioner Released On Home Incarceration Under Several Conditions
Putnam County Commissioner Jimmy Neal has been released on home incarceration with several conditions following a Monday hearing. Neal will be under 24-hour lock-down with location monitoring technology as he awaits a trail. Attorney meetings, court appearances and medical necessities are excluded from the condition. Neal shall also obtain two mental health assessments no later […]
Byrdstown Aldermen Approves Budget With Employee Raise
The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen approved a $1.4 million general fund budget Monday night that included city employee raises. Mayor Sam Gibson said the budget includes a pay increase from $10 to $12 for city employees. Gibson said the increase will hopefully benefit employee recruiting efforts. The new pay will take effect July 1st. Gibson […]
Cookeville Wants To Take Advantage Of Current Rates For Bond
Cookeville City Council will consider a resolution Thursday night to begin the process of issuing some $10 million in bonds. City Manager James Mills said that the bond issue could be used to start working on the aquatics facility and on other capital improvement projects. “We want to get started now because we’re concerned,” Mills […]
Putnam Budget Committee Chair Introduces New Proposal
Putnam County Budget Committee Chair Ben Rodgers asked members to consider a new proposal Monday that includes employee raises but also cuts new employee positions. Rodgers shared a $4 million plan. A reoccurring $2 million dollars from sales tax revenue that would increase emergency service salaries by $5,000 and $3,000 for all other employees. “Here’s the […]
