Water Authority Moving Next To Hire General Manager
Recruiting a Cumberland Plateau Water Authority General Manager has emerged as the next priority in the area’s water utility regionalization process. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Board Chair Greg Hanson said he hopes to have the position filled in the next 90 days. He said the process will move more smoothly and quickly with someone who […]
Livingston Police Looking For New Officers
The Livingston Police Department is searching for more officers after being shorthanded for months due to officers leaving for other divisions and departments. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the department likes to have three officers on duty at all times but does not have the manpower to support that number right now. He said […]
Roane State Health Science Wing Ahead Of Schedule
Roane State Cumberland County’s new Health Science Education wing is set to open this fall, a year ahead of schedule. Campus Director Dewayne McGhee said the facility is expected to produce some 20 nurses every year. He said the project began as a means of combatting the critical nursing shortage nationally and in the Upper […]
Allons Elementary Gym Floor Replacement Bids Opened
Overton County Schools working on the replacement of the gym floor at Allons Elementary School after years of flooding issues. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said during periods of heavy rainfall, moisture rises from the ground and dampens the gym floor. He said the school has had to cancel basketball games and physical education classes […]
Monterey Raising Starting Pay For Police Officers
Monterey will raise the starting pay for police officers to $18 per hour to help attract and retain more officers. Police Chief Bill Randolph said retaining officers was never a problem in the past. However, in the last several years, the pool of certified officers looking for work has thinned out. He said the Tennessee […]
Sparta Starting Discussions On Increased Rec Options
The city of Sparta considering potential properties for a park, greenway trail, and kayak dock. Mayor Jerry Lowery said while it is far too early to know what exactly a new space would look like, he is excited about the new possibility. Lowery said he is specifically interested examining one property that he believes might […]
Mayor: Cookeville Focusing On Cohesion, Efficiency
As Cookeville continues to grow, it becomes even more important to consider how to best provide city services most efficiently. Mayor Laurin Wheaton cited the consolidation of the Planning and Codes departments into the Department of Economic and Community Development, and the merging of the Gas and Electric Departments. She said the council, along with […]
King Said Statewide, School Leaders Frustrated
Putnam County Director Of Schools Corby King said frustration is the most common feeling among school administrators statewide, concerning vouchers and the job being done by educators. King met with directors and superintendents last week. He said the push toward an expanded voucher system for Tennessee students seems to be ignoring the voice of school […]
