Baxter Aldermen Hear From Citizens After Halting Speed Bump Plans
The Baxter Board of Aldermen heard from citizens of the Deer Crest Subdivision Thursday after the city halted earlier plans to put speed bumps on Celeste Street. Residents worried about speeding asked the board for help at the November meeting. Mayor John Martin said the speed bumps were scrapped after MTAS discouraged their use in […]
Developer Asks For Delay In Wendy’s Signage Discussion At Old Kentucky
Cookeville City Council accepted a request Thursday night to postpone an appeals hearing on additional signage for the Old Kentucky Road shopping development. Developer Wayne Cravens had asked for the hearing after the Planning Commission denied an additional free standing pole sign for a proposed Wendy’s fast food location. “He is evaluating moving an approved […]
Gainesboro Purchases New Telemetry System For Wastewater Plant
Gainesboro Aldermen approved the purchase of a new telemetry system for the city’s wastewater plant Thursday night. Wastewater Manager Chad Scott said there is currently no way to remotely monitor the city’s sewer plant. Scott said the plant’s staff have to constantly monitor things manually to avoid any issues. Town Clerk Lisa Dodson said the […]
Cookeville’s Newest Hotel Officially Opens; Home2Suites Ribbon Cutting
Cookeville’s newest hotel celebrated its official opening Thursday night, as Home2 Suites held the ribbon cutting on its 102-room facility. General Manager Misty Reed said the South Jefferson Avenue hotel has been extremely well-received by the community and has been booked up since the moment it opened. Reed said the hotel will be a major […]
Sparta Purchasing Replacement Muffin Monster For Sewage Pump Station
The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved the emergency purchase of new machinery for the sewer department Thursday night. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the machinery is called a Muffin Monster, a specialized grinder placed before sewage pump stations to break down debris. Quick said the equipment at the South Carter Street pump station broke […]
King Receives High Marks On Evaluation, Contract Extension From Putnam Board
The Putnam County School Board voted Thursday night to extend Director of Schools Corby King’s contract after he received excellent marks on his annual evaluation. School Board Attorney Dan Rader said each board member evaluated King on 131 different criteria. Rader said 36 administrators in the school district turned in evaluations as well. Rader said […]
