Cookeville Preparing To Survey Residents For 2030 Plan Update
The Cookeville Planning Department will soon survey residents about growth, housing, transportation and other issues surrounding the city’s future. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the feedback helps shape any needed changes to the Cookeville 2030 Plan. “It’ll ask a variety of different questions about why you live in Cookeville, our community characteristics, changes that […]
Martin’s Creek And Spring Fork Creek Water Project Out To Bid
The Martin’s Creek and Spring Fork Creek areas, a step closer to public water following an ARP grant of $3.64 million from the state Wednesday. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady and Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter worked jointly to make the project happen. Heady said the money’s now approved and the project went out to […]
Byrdstown Residents Soon Have A New Number To Phone Town
New cybersecurity requirements leading to a phone system change for the town of Byrdstown. And a new phone number to connect with town departments. Mayor Sam Gibson said new state rules require municipalities to have safeguards to protect itself and resident data. “Our customers here in Pickett County, the biggest gains for them will be […]
REI Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary In Upper Cumberland
Putnam County’s REI celebrated 40 years of service with an open house Thursday afternoon. Research Electronics International started in 1983 to produce equipment that detects electronic security threats. President Tom Jones said the company’s products are used by law enforcement, government agencies and security firms worldwide. “When I first bought into this business in 1995 […]
Crossville Man Faces Gun Charges In Connection With Tuesday Shooting
The husband of a Crossville woman faces gun charges after his wife was shot Tuesday night. TBI Special Agents have charged 39-year-old Donald Wayne Jackson with one count of Unlawful Carrying or Possession of a Firearm. Jackson has a felony criminal history and cannot possess firearms. The investigation continues after Jackson’s wife, 52-year-old Terri Loretta […]
Tech Works To Educate About Drowning During Wed Event
Most drowning accidents are preventable with some basic water safety training presented on the Tennessee Tech campus Wednesday night. Bradley Westrick is lecturer in the Department of Exercise Science. He said drowning prevention requires preparation and awareness. He said we have to guard against assumptions of safety. Westrick partnered with the Drennen’s Dream Foundation, a […]
Sparta Gets $1 Million For Water/Sewer/Stormwater Infrastructure
The State handed out more than $12.5 million Wednesday to Upper Cumberland cities and counties to help with water and sewer infrastructure. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation made the awards of American Rescue Plan funds. A total of 102 grants handed out Wednesday including just over $1 million to Sparta. City Administrator Tonya […]
