Winds Bring Down Trees, Power Lines Around UC Friday Afternoon
Another afternoon of strong thunderstorms produced more trees down across the Upper Cumberland. Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts over 50mph brought down trees and power lines in White County including Turntable Road, Breeding Drive and in several spots around Sparta. Power lines came down along Buffalo Valley Road in Cookeville. Intense lightning also reported. Overton […]
Highest Percentage Of Jackson Students Performing At Grade Level In Five Years, TCAP Data Shows
TCAP data shows Jackson County Schools with the highest percentage of students performing at grade level expectations in five years. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said schools focused on ELA and math skills this year and expected to see gains in these scores. She said it’s encouraging to see their hard work paid off. “We […]
Baxter Approves Southwestern Land Annexation On First Reading
Baxter approved on first reading the annexation of some 25 acres in the southwest part of town off of Highland Avenue. Building and Codes Official Bob Lane said that the landowners have proposed using the annexed area for high-density residential housing, such as apartments. “They’re renting them as fast as they can get them built, […]
Cookeville Water Hoping To Streamline EQ Basin Engineering And Design Process
Cookeville Water Quality Control Department trying to streamline the process for pump station and equalization basin work. Director Barry Turner said that the city currently has two similar projects on the docket, including work on a TTU pump station and EQ basin, as well as an EQ basin north of I-40. “Just the amount of […]
Putnam Election Comm Checks Machines For August Election
Election machines in Putnam County are ready to be sent to the polling locations. The election commission evaluated a total of 86 machines Wednesday. Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said workers made sure no changes were made to the machines after being locked in a vault since April. “It’s pretty common,” Honeycutt said. “The only thing […]
Putnam Sheriff Asking For Help In Preventing Auto Theft Crime
A recent auto theft incident has Putnam Sheriff Eddie Farris asking citizens to help prevent future cases. Farris said that all it takes is a little common sense and caution. He said making sure you don’t leave valuables in your car, locking your car doors, and other steps can go a long way in preventing […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve New Brush Truck Purchase
Sparta has purchased a new brush truck after facing several mechanical issues with an existing vehicle. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the new vehicle is in service and will allow the old truck to be fully repaired. Hennessee said the city had to put several “emergency band-aids” on the truck to keep brush pickup on […]
Overton Commission Will Consider Purchasing Over 200 Acres Monday
The Overton County Commission will consider purchasing 210 acres Monday night for industrial development. County Executive Ben Danner said two companies have already submitted letters of intent to purchase a site on the tract. “One of the companies will be about a $35 million investment and close to 100 jobs,” Danner said. “The other company […]
McMinnville Starts Paving Around Historic District
Road and sidewalk improvements in the McMinnville budget have begun. Mayor Ryle Chastain said paving has already started in the historic district near downtown. “Those historic neighborhoods and as well as around Main Street in the business district, but then there are quite a few around the city limits that are going to get paved, […]
Putnam Commissioner Jimmy Neal Submits Letter Of Resignation
Putnam County Commissioner Jimmy Neal has resigned his seat as District 9 Commissioner. Neal shared his resignation in a letter to Mayor Randy Porter Thursday. Neal stated in the letter that he does not intend to serve as commissioner and resigned effective immediately. Neal wrote that he has also withdrawn his name as a candidate […]
