Gainesboro Tables Discussions On TEMA Generator Grant
Gainesboro Board of Aldermen tabled discussions regarding the city’s participation in a TEMA hazard mitigation grant to purchase generators. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the grant would be a 90-10 match, but that 10 percent match could be expensive. Williams said they wanted to wait to get quotes for the pricing of generators. “We’ve kicked this […]
Baxter Planning Approves Preliminary 80 Townhome Plat Near Highway 56
Baxter Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for some 80 townhomes to be constructed off of Highway 56 behind Dale Mires Lane. Building and Codes Inspector Bob Lane said the area was originally zoned for commercial, but decided to rezone to incorporate more high-density residential opportunities. “The infrastructure was already in, the road was already […]
Former Overton Correctional Officer Sentenced For Misconduct
A former Overton County correctional officer pleaded guilty to a charge for criminal misconduct after inmates revealed he had sexual contact with them. According to a release, Jesse Mitchell engaged in sexual contact with three incarcerated females inside the Overton County Jail between the months of July and November of 2021. Mitchell was sentenced to […]
Warren Bridgestone Plant Getting New Addition And Jobs
Bridgestone investing $550 million into its Warren County plant expanding its operation to include a new environmentally friendly tire. Plant Manager Tim Painter said the expansion would be like building a whole new plant connected to the existing facility. A 850,000 square foot addition would be constructed with new technology. “It’s one of the premier […]
White Plains Academy Gym Project Nearing Completion
A new gym floor and bleachers project at Putnam County’s White Plains Academy expected to be completed by the end of this month. Architect Kim Chamberlin said the gym floor has been installed with the bleachers following shortly after. “They’ll start the sanding process this week and finish up with the final coatings on those,” […]
Clay’s Mitchell Street Industrial Work Undergoing Grading Process
Clay County working on site development at its future Mitchell Street Industrial Park. Mayor Dale Reagan said the county is in process of mass-grading the site to make it suitable for incoming industries. Reagan said the work will have gravel pads and infrastructure set making it site ready, but not fully built out. “I think […]
Cookeville Police Department Names 2021 Officer of the Year, Distinguished Citizen Award
Cookeville Police Officer Andrew Gibbs named Officer of the Year for 2021. Chief Randy Evans said the department received only one nomination, and it was somewhat unanimous across the department. At Thursday night’s Cookeville City Council meeting, Evans read memos from Gibbs’ supervisors lauding his work. “He has proven that he can make sound decisions […]
Putnam Board Voices Concern About 3rd Grade Retention Law
The Putnam County School Board passed a resolution Thursday night asking the state to keep student retentions a local decision. The request is in response to a state law that would retain 3rd grade students that do not meet standards on the ELA section on state testing. Director of School Corby King said the law […]
Gainesboro Approves Acceptance Of $1.5M From County For Water Treatment Plant
Gainesboro Board of Aldermen approved accepting some $1.5 million of the county’s ARP funding Thursday night to use towards the new Water Treatment Plant. The new plant is estimated to cost some $10.5 million. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the aid will be a tremendous help in covering the cost of the project and that he’s […]
PRD Encouragement Passes In Cookeville Code Changes
Cookeville City Council passed changes to the city zoning code Thursday night designed to encourage the use of planned residential developments. Planning Director Jon Ward said the changes to the perimeter setbacks and screening requirements that had been in place kept developers from looking at PRDs. Planned residential developments can be a way to encourage […]
