Monterey Fire Chief To Inspect Ladder Truck For Purchase
Monterey has finally located a used ladder truck to purchase after searching for a couple of years. Mayor Nathan Walker said the town has received one bid from a Texas fire department that can move forward upon inspection. “Our fire chief should be going out to take a look at that and do his inspections […]
Algood Mayor Nominated BY TML For Mayor Of The Year
Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler has been nominated as Mayor of the Year by the Tennessee Municipal League. Fowler said new gear for the fire department, sanitation department and sewer line testing are reasons for the nomination. “It really makes me proud that people have realized that I just have a sincere love for all things […]
Tech’s ACS Student Chapter Earns Top 10 Ranking In The World
Tennessee Tech’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has been ranked one of the top ten in the world. The society is the world’s leading organization Senior Lecturer and Chapter Advisor Dr. Amanda Carroll said the designation came as a result of the group’s work throughout the year doing education and service events […]
Hot Weather And High Humidity Create Difficult Situations For Firefighters
Two Van Buren firefighters required IV administration by EMS personnel after fighting fires Wednesday. Piney Volunteer Fire Department PIO Tiwanna Bricker said many people don’t know just how much hot and humid weather can hinder their work, especially when combined with the weight of their gear. She estimates the turnout gear weighs about 25 pounds […]
Crossville Mayor On Timing Of City Manager’s Resignation
Crossville Mayor James Mayberry called the timing of City Manager Greg Wood’s resignation “interesting.” Mayberry said Wood submitted his resignation Wednesday before the city received final results of an investigation over the Village Inn closure. “Mr. Wood he agrees that he is the top of the chain, and he doesn’t take any responsibility, but he […]
Hilham Elementary School Cleared For Classes To Resume Friday
Hilham Elementary School will resume classes as normal Friday after a gas leak caused an early dismissal Thursday morning. Principal Kelly Montgomery said the school has been thoroughly inspected and cleared to reopen. “The maintenance team has actually been on the roof all day long,” Montgomery said. “So they are clearing and working one by […]
Crossville City Manager Submits Letter Of Resignation
A special called Crossville City Council meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday afternoon to discuss the resignation of City Manager Greg Wood. The agenda states that Wood submitted a letter of resignation effective August 31st. According to the meeting notice, the council will review the resignation and the process of accepting applications for city manager. […]
