Cookeville Set To Submit TDEC Scorecard For Grant Applications
Applications due soon for local governments to submit for Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation American Rescue Plan funding. The state is providing funding for local governments to do needed water and sewer infrastructure upgrades, but requires a grading process to prioritize projects. Part of that process requires entities to fill out a scorecard, a […]
Highly Contagious Avian Influenza Found In Western Tennessee
Upper Cumberland poultry farmers being warned to take precautions when it comes to the highly transmissible avian influenza. A backyard flock owner in Obion County notified the State Veterinarian’s office after a sudden unexplained increase in deaths of chickens, geese, ducks, and turkeys. Overton County Ag Extension Agent Jason Garrett: “That disease could run rapid […]
Tennessee Tech Waives Application Fee For Month Of September
Tennessee Tech waiving admission application fees for the month of September. Interim Director of Admissions Frank Tittle said this comes as part of an ongoing effort to remove barriers for prospective students. “We have high school counselors that call all the time that ask if we have a program that lets students apply for free,” […]
Putnam Partners With Nonprofit To Honor Fallen Veterans This Christmas
A national nonprofit that places remembrance wreaths on veteran graves will be coming to Cookeville this holiday season. Putnam County joining forces with local veterans and businesses to bring Wreaths Across America to Cookeville on December 17th. About 500 wreaths will be placed at the Cookeville Cemetery for each known veteran. “We need help from […]
White Co Commission Sends Landfill Discussion to Solid Waste Committee
The White County Commission tabled a resolution Monday night that would allow out-of-county trash in its landfill cell. Commissioner Derrick Hutchings motioned to send the resolution back to the solid waste committee. The motion passed with a vote of 13-0. According to the resolution, the idea behind the action would be to gain revenue from […]
Contract Signed For Dirt Work At Tennessee Avenue Fairgrounds
Dirt work at the new Putnam County Fairgrounds on Tennessee Avenue expected to start over the next few days. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county signed a contract for the work at $6.3 million. “We have another million in the new budget coming up that we will do some paving and stuff after […]
Jackson Commission Hears Update On Salt Lick Creek Road Project
Jackson County Commissioners got an update on the Highway Department’s state aid program at its Monday night meeting. Mayor Randy Heady said the program helps the county fund road projects. The most recent work was conducted on Salt Lick Creek Road. “It’s usually at the discretion of the Highway Superintendent or he gives them multiple […]
Pickett County Commission Elects New Exec Stephen Bilbrey As Chair
New Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey was elected as the County Commission Chair at its meeting Monday night. District 1 Commissioner Sheila Moon was elected as Bilbrey’s Chair Pro-Temps.
Wiggins: Property In Downtown Could Be Used To Address Parking Issue
A piece of land in Monterey’s downtown could be used as additional parking as well as a spot for electric vehicle infrastructure. That’s the hope of Alderman Bill Wiggins. Wiggins presented the idea to the board of alderman with the idea to better utilize a long-vacated property near South Holly and South Chesnut Streets. “And […]
