Local Businesses And City Government Working To Restart Algood Business Association
Algood is working to revamp its Business Association program after COVID put the program on pause. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the association started many years ago as a way for business owners to socialize and network. She said they hope the interest is still there among businesses to bring it back. “You know Algood has […]
UC Regional Airport Working On Agreement With Motlow State For Courses At Airport
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport working on leasing agreement with Motlow State to hold courses at the airport. Airport Manager Dean Selby said this will be a great way to get more people from the north side of the county to the airport as well as provide more educational opportunities for students. He said right now, […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Seeking Help For HVAC Replacement
Cookeville Rescue Missions seeking community donations to help fund an emergency HVAC unit replacement. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said an annual inspection indicated the unit could not be repaired and needed to be fully replaced. He said the unit covers the Welcome Center, kitchen, and dining areas where there are no windows to allow for […]
New Dollar General Set To Come To White Co. Off Hwy 111
A new Dollar General set to break ground in White County in the next 60 days. Codes Director Brett Nash said contractors had reached out to him about the prospects a few weeks ago. He said the location is set for off Highway 111 just outside Sparta city limits on the northbound lane. “I talked […]
Byrdstown Using Planning Grant To Update Waterline Maps
Byrdstown utilizing a $50,000 planning grant to update its waterline maps. Mayor Sam Gibson said this came about as a need after the town acquired the Pall Mall Utility District a few years ago. He said they made good strides to update the maps, but there is more to be done. “Most places we have […]
Algood Approves Authorization To Purchase $130k Backhoe
Algood City Council approved a purchase for a $130,952 backhoe, some $20,000 under budget. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the new Thompson Cat backhoe would replace the 20-year-old John Deere Model. “Instead of going with John Deere this time, Mr. Bradshaw and I talked about going with Thompson Cat just because they’re a local dealer, […]
