Spring Hay Harvest Results In the Upper Cumberland
Hay production results mainly positive so far in the Upper Cumberland Hay producers have been cutting since May. Overton County Extension Agent Jason Garrett said cool season annuals produced overall good quality hay. “Fescues and orchard grass may be a little bit short in certain places,” Garrett said. “Now we had a cold snap back […]
Smithville Church Of Christ Doing Volunteer Work This Week
The Smithville Church of Christ’s congregation is volunteering this week as part of the church’s annual Work Camp. Church member Casey Midgett said the church has been doing the camps for over ten years. He said the camps started with church mission trips. “We went and did some work in Mexico as a group to […]
Vol State Music Students Performing In Livingston Thursday
Students from Vol State’s Songwriting workshop will be performing in Livingston Thursday Night. Americanaville’s Mark Hauser said the program began this year. He said he enjoys teaching songwriting as an art form because it is a great outlet for self-expression. “Whether you’re doing it professionally, or you’re just doing it for yourself, it’s very self-satisfying […]
S. Jefferson Waterline Project More Expensive Than Original Estimates
Cookeville’s South Jefferson waterline replacement project came in some $2 million over what was originally budgeted. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the work will replace old lines from the courthouse to the interstate. He said the lowest bid came in at some $6.2 million. “We’re wanting to go ahead, if you look at […]
Fentress Community Coming Together After Tornadoes Sunday
The Fentress County community is coming together to support one another after two EF-1 tornadoes on Sunday. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the tornadoes were approximately 900 feet wide and traveled just over 10 miles. He said while there was significant property damage to homes, barns and garages, there were no injuries or fatalities. “It’s […]
Livingston Beginning To Plan For New Public Safety Building In Future
City of Livingston in need of a new public safety building, and officials are beginning the planning process. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city now has a full-time fire department, and more investigators with the police department. In addition, the building is approaching 30 years old. He said the time is now to look at […]
Putnam Commissioner Jonathan Williams Presents Plan To Update County Pay Structure
Putnam County District 1 Commissioner Jonathan Williams proposing a replacement pay structure for county employees. Williams said the idea came about after the county conducted a salary study and learned that it is behind on wages for employees. He said he believes that when looking at updating the pay scale, the entire system needs to […]
Registration Open For Upper Cumberland Senior Olympics
Registration is underway for the Upper Cumberlands Senior Olympics. Coordinator Alicia Arehart said the events are a great way for Seniors to stay in shape while remaining active and social. “The objective of this special event is to recognize people who have achieved and maintained good health throughout their lives,” Arehart said. “To promote physical […]
Livingston Proposing 11-Cent Tax Increase, Raises For Employees
The City Of Livingston proposing a four percent raise for city employees in the new fiscal year budget unveiled Monday night. The budget, approved on first reading by the council Monday night, includes an 11-cent property tax increase. Mayor Curtis Hayes said he started with an even greater increase for employees but found the city […]
Putnam Could Need A 50-Cent Property Tax Increase
Putnam County’s new fiscal year budget could require a 50-cent property tax increase if budget committee members funded every request. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter told the committee Monday night the pre-discussion budget draft shows general fund expenditures of some $58.4 million. That is some $10.2 million over projected revenues. Committee Chair Ben Rodgers told […]
