Crossville’s Village Inn Closed Due To Code Violations
The Village Inn located on Crossville’s Burnett Street has been closed due to multiple code violations. Police Captain Brian Eckelson said what started with a warrant being served for a long-time narcotics investigation turned into building compliance checks by the codes and fire safety departments. “The overhead walkways that are concrete have deteriorated and some […]
Van Buren Committee Approves Budget, Commission To Consider
The Van Buren County Commission will consider a budget that does not include employee raises. The county’s Committee A which serves as the budget committee approved the spending plan. Mayor Greg Wilson proposed an eight percent raise, but it did not pass. “It was the reoccurring costs, but you also have to figure in the […]
Clay Budget Committee Recommends County Commission’s Budget Approval
Clay County Budget Committee has sent its recommended budget to the full commission for approval. Mayor Dale Reagan said this year’s budget includes progressing on one major long-term project: the county’s jail. “The Fire Marshal has gone over the plans and there were a few things that needed to be done so that’s gone back […]
Sparta Targeting Water Line Replacements With State ARP Money
Sparta wants to target waterline replacements though its state American Rescue Plan money. The city has been allocated about $1 million for water and sewer improvements. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the city is currently creating the scorecard required to utilize the funds. “We’ve identified enough streets that need water line replacement,” Hennessee said. “We […]
Overton Fire Departments To Receive Mini Pumpers Through State Grant
All 12 of Overton County’s Fire Departments are set to get new mini pumpers. Overton County Fire Chief’s Association Chair Scott Ray said the county was able to purchase them through a grant opportunity and aid from the Upper Cumberland Development District. He said the mini pumper has a fire engine pump and hose with the […]
White Co. Elementary Teacher Finalist For State’s Teacher Of The Year
A White County Elementary School teacher has been named one of nine finalists for Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year. Aleta Apple is an Interventionist at Woodland Park Elementary School. The 2022-23 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, and winners for each grand division of the state, will be selected from this group and announced during an […]
Crossville Outlet Mall Changes Ownership, New Name On The Way
The Crossville Outlet Mall is set to get a new name and website: Landers Crossroads. Chris Landers who owns Landers Trade in Monterey now owns the facility. He said it’s been in the works for several months, but he officially took ownership last month. “The destination of Buc-ee’s being in place is a big deal […]
CRMC To Consider N. Cedar Land Purchase For Additional Parking
Cookeville Regional Medical Center will consider purchasing some 40,000 square feet of land on North Cedar Avenue. The hospital board’s Finance Committee approved the purchase Tuesday night. CEO Paul Korth said the city of Cookeville offered the land back to the hospital after closing on it. “We will use this for parking, I think it […]
Cookeville City Council Candidates Weigh In On Community Issues
Growth, growing pains, diversity, police and fire coverage, the future of Cookeville Regional, and the need to elect the mayor individually…some of the issues discussed by the 11 candidates for Cookeville City Council Tuesday night. The 11 candidates participated in a 90-minute forum where residents had the chance to ask questions of concern. Candidate Dee […]
Jackson Co. Football League Seeks County’s Aid
Jackson County Football League is asking for the county’s help to improve its operations. Vice President Cody Wright said that youth football has struggled with sharing facilities with Jackson County Middle School and High School. He said their biggest ask from the county is to find a piece of land that could house a new […]
