Overton Commission Approves Air Evac Insurance For Full-Time Employees
The Overton County Commission voted to provide air evacuation coverage for full-time county employees. County Executive Steven Barlow said the county will absorb the some $60 charge so each employee and their household will benefit. “This is just an incentive for the family, because we do not pay the best in the world,” Barlow said. […]
Clay Co Plans To Use Solid Waste Grant On Trash Compactor
The Clay County Solid Waste Department a step closer to installing trash compactors at its convenience centers. Mayor Dale Reagan said the county received a $50,000 grant that will be used to purchase and install the gear. “We’ve got about five different locations across the county that we call the green box sites,” Reagan said. […]
Cookeville To Consider Entering Matching Grant For Safety Equipment
Cookeville City Council will consider participating in a grant to purchase safety equipment for city employees. Human Resources Director Carl Sells said the purchase will include traffic cones, hard hats, and active shooter vests for the fire department. He said the ballistic vests will help boost the partnership between the police and fire departments. “To […]
Cookeville City Council Will Consider Professional Design Services Contract For Fire Station 1
Cookeville City Council set to take the next steps on the renovations of Fire Station One. City Manager James Mills told the council at Monday night’s work session that the city retained the services of a company to do an assessment of the fire hall and a preliminary floor plan. He said he is asking […]
Overton Residents Ask Commission For More Support To Animal Services
Three Overton County residents voiced concern to county commissioners Monday night about the government’s support of animal services. Resident Beryl Anne Dunn approached the commission during the public comment section of the meeting. Dunn said the animal rescue in the county is under-resourced. “Basically, I just asked them to do something,” Dunn said. “There is […]
Cookeville To Consider Selling Two Highlands Business Park Lots
Cookeville City Council will consider selling two lots in the Highlands Business Park. The land is set to be developed by the Hollingsworth Company, which also developed the Ficosa building in the Business Park. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the lots will serve as “spec” sites for potential future industries. “This is an opportunity […]
Two Putnam Fires Serve As Reminders To Get HVAC Units Checked Before Turning On Heat
Putnam County fire crews responded to two calls Monday initiated by issues with heating units. Chief Tom Brown said these kinds of calls are not uncommon as the weather starts to change. “We normally have an uptick this time of year whenever everybody starts heating,” Brown said. “It’s always a good idea to get your […]
Warren Schools Awarded Grant To Help Students Mental Health
Warren County Schools awarded a grant that will help address student mental health needs. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said the funding of around $148,000 will go towards implementing Care Solace. The program works to connect individuals seeking care for their mental health with the right providers. “If a student comes in in the morning […]
