Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Optimistic About Meeting With Commissioners
Fentress County’s Best Friends Animal Sanctuary hopeful about their meeting with Fentress County Commissioners. President Sharon Cravens said in discussions with the county commission, they have tried to show how much of a benefit the shelter has been for the community. She said now that they plan on meeting one-on-one two weeks from now. She […]
Cookeville To Consider Agreement For Sewer Upgrades On Spring Street
City of Cookeville will consider a sewer agreement with a local developer to upgrade sewer lines on Spring Street at Cedar Avenue. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said with the current lines, there is not enough capacity for a planned development at the site. “This sewer was installed in 1935, we actually rehabbed it […]
Cookeville Continues To Weigh Options On Woodmont Circle Property
City of Cookeville continues to weigh its options in trying to find a new owner of the property at 545 Woodmont Circle. The city came to own it when a resident had issues with sewer lines. At its last meeting, the council voted to extend its real estate contract and drop the asking price to […]
White Co. Steering Committee B To Discuss Property Maintenance Rules
White County Steering Committee B will explore the county’s rules about property maintenance in the county. That after a new County Building Codes Inspector position confused community members with what responsibilities fall under his jurisdiction. Brett Nash said he is solely responsible for building inspections and permitting. “There’s no zoning in white County so there’s […]
State Comptroller’s Office Reports One Minor Finding In Putnam Audit
Putnam County received one finding in its 2021-2022 audit by the State Comptroller’s Office. Mayor Randy Porter said the minor finding was under the road department. A double entry error that lead to revenue not matching the general ledger. “We do really well to be a county our size and all the departments and officials […]
Van Buren Commission Officially Transfers ARPA Funds To Spencer, Bledsoe Co
The Van Buren County Commission voted Tuesday night to transfer its $2.5 million in COVID utility funds to the town of Spencer and Bledsoe County. The state asked the county to make the transfer as a way to eliminate duplicate applications to the state. Engineer Consultant Zeda Hillis said the commission’s decision will eliminate the […]
Putnam Commission Accepts Option To Purchase Land From Cookeville
The Putnam County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to accept a land option that would allow the county to purchase some 92 acres from Cookeville. The tract could be used for a potential school in that area of Cookeville. It is a part of the 109 acres the city purchased along Highway 111 at Old Sparta […]
Cumberland County Playhouse Focused On Magic For ’23
Cumberland County Playhouse welcoming patrons back to the theatre for 2023 with the theme “Together We Can Make Magic.” Producing Director Bryce McDonald said the 2023 season will open next month with its production of “Frozen Jr.” “And so all of the offerings we have for the whole year, we believe, show and showcase magical […]
Algood’s Green Mountain Water Project Facing Continued Delays
Delays continue in the City of Algood’s Green Mountain Water project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said they hope the project with be finalized within the next month. He said there have been issues with supply chains and receiving parts slower than anticipated. “So the pump station is currently here, the line is sanitized and ready, […]
Crossville Native To Serve As State Military Dept.’s Senior Enlisted Leader
A Crossville native will now serve as the Tennessee Military Department’s Senior Enlisted Leader. Command Sergeant Major James Dale Crockett will replace Command Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Simmons upon his retirement. Prior to this appointment, Crockett served as the State Command Sergeant Major for the Tennessee Army National Guard. Crockett’s military career spans the course […]
