Putnam Schools Approve Proposal Requests For Current Park View
The Putnam County School System will begin exploration of possible contractors and costs to renovate the current Park View Elementary School. The School Board approved a request for proposals Thursday night to begin that process. The school system has discussed renovating the facility to be used as a centralized Pre-K Center for the elementary schools […]
Gainesboro Aldermen Discuss Potential Tax Rate Changes
The Town of Gainesboro could see a tax increase in the coming fiscal year. Alderwoman Nancy Pruett proposed the idea at the Board of Aldermen meeting Thursday night. Pruett said she proposes an increased tax rate of 0.6, which could bring an additional $39,000 to the city’s budget annually. “What are we going to do […]
Cookeville Council Approves Paving Work, Using Extra Revenue
Cookeville City Council agreed to spend $1.14 million in additional money on Spring paving Thursday night. The revenue generated, in large part, by higher interest rates on the city’s investments. Finance Director Brenda Imel outlined numerous other budget adjustments Thursday night as the fiscal year draws toward an end. Sales tax revenue, for example, has […]
TTU Athletics Exceeds Academic Progress Rate Standards
Tennessee Tech athletic teams have exceeded the national Academic Progress Rate (APR) standards for the 13th consecutive year. Athletics Director Mark Wilson said the APR standard is a benchmark to determine how an athletics program is meeting its mission of educating its student-athletes. He said he attributes the success to the dedication of the student-athletes, […]
Jamestown’s Annual Hope Foundation Streetfest Returns Friday
Jamestown’s annual Hope Foundation Streetfest features food, music and fun. Board member Kim Davidson said back in 2014 resident members of what became the Fentress Hope Foundation came together to help community members whose needs were not being communicated. Davidson said although there are many aid agencies, people with unmet needs still slip through the […]
Crossville PD Operating With Fully-Staffed Department
Crossville Police Department operating with a full staff for the first time since Jessie Brooks became Chief of Police. Brooks said with the large call volume in Crossville, having enough officers to cover a shift is imperative. He said he attributes the achievement to the hard work of the department and the city itself striving […]
White Co. Could Lean Towards Selling Landfill To Avoid Long-Term Liability
White County leaning towards selling its Class 1 landfill as the process continues to address issues at the site. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said a Class 1 landfill has many restrictions and regulations due to the type of debris at the site. He said the pro to selling the landfill would be removing the […]
Cookeville Gets $210K In Online Auction Of Woodmont Circle Property
City of Cookeville has officially sold the property located at 545 Woodmont Circle in an online auction for $210,100. The city had struggled for months to sell the property through regular real estate listing. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the city originally bought the house after it had issues with water and sewer […]
