Algood To Host First Algood Business Association Meeting
Algood Mayor invites local businesses to the inaugural meeting of Algood Business Association. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the city would like to work with the association to develop plans that draw people into the business district. She said there are restaurants, a coffee shop and a couple of new businesses in that part of town. […]
White Co. Commission Considering Deeding Mitchell’s Ford Bridge Kayak Access To State
White County Commissioners set to discuss the transferal of the Mitchell’s Ford Bridge Kayak Access area. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the almost two acres are right next to the Dog Cove Loop area. He said the county was able to upgrade the land and provide a picnic area and kayak access to the […]
Cumberland Teen Named World Champion In International Bowhunting Organization Competition
A Cumberland County teen is now an indoor International Bowhunting Organization world champion. 14-year-old Trevor Thompson competed for the first time ever in this category in Louisville this past weekend. He said he first got into bowhunting when he was four years and eventually joined the Crab Orchard Elementary team in second grade. “I never […]
Cookeville City Council To Consider Additional Vehicles For Fire Department
Cookeville City Council will consider the purchase of additional vehicles for the fire department in the current fiscal year’s budget. Fire Chief Benton Young said he was able to find two Ford Explorer-type vehicles available within two weeks from a dealer in Georgia. Young said if the city does not purchase the vehicles now, the […]
Celina Paramedic Said He Was Fired By City For Voicing Opposition To New Medical Director Hiring
A Celina paramedic said he was fired by the city for voicing opposition to the proposed hiring of a new medical director. The city will have a meeting on Monday, May 22nd to vote on an EMS Medical Director to re-open the Hospital. Kyle Haney said that he had openly disagreed with Mayor Luke Collins […]
Warren Schools Accepting Bids For Proposed School Health Clinic
Warren County School System accepting bids for a school health clinic to be located at the central office. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said rising insurance and health services costs have posed financial burdens to employees. He said other schools in the area have done similar services in the past. “Really it’s something that we […]
Putnam Looking To Replace Silver Point Community Center And Monterey EMS Roofs
Putnam County looking to add two roof repairs to next year’s budget for the Silver Point Community Center and the Monterey Emergency Services building. Mayor Randy Porter said they have been on a roof replacement schedule since 2014. He said a third-party company came in and scored the roofs based on how badly they needed […]
Sparta PD Updating Impound And Storage Fees
Sparta Police Department is updating its vehicle storage and impound fees. Assistant Police Chief Nick Dunn said the new fees will help offset the cost of the city having to tow vehicles unattended or left behind after arrests. He said the fees have gone up from $150 to $250. Dunn said the previous tow policy […]
