Center Hill Dam Water Reallocation Study Gets Federal Funding
President Joe Biden’s budget for this fiscal year includes funding for a Water Reallocation Study at Center Hill Dam. Natural Resources Program Manager Kevin Salvilla said the study is a planning tool. He said it would let the Corps of Engineers know how much water Center Hill Lake has available and what that water should […]
Millard Oakley Library Unveiling New Statue
Livingston’s Millard Oakley Library will have its broken fountain replaced by a new library-themed statue next month. Library Director Judith Cutright said the new statue was made possible by a substantial donation from a member of the Livingston community. She said with the library located in a high-traffic area, making an impression on passers-by is […]
Putnam American Legion Needs Support For Vets
American Legion Post 46 encouraging Putnam County residents to assist them in raising funds through a license plate program. Commander Richard Buford said the weather has been unseasonably cold, forcing the legion to provide housing for homeless veterans later in the year than normal. He said there is sometimes no room at the Cookeville Rescue […]
Cookeville Locks In Prices On 2 New Trash Trucks
Cookeville committing to purchase two new sanitation trucks in the new fiscal year, trying to lock in the best prices now. City Council agreed to purchase a new side-load truck and a new front-load truck at a total price of $808,000. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said they expect an August completion date on the […]
Council Approves New Division Of Human Resources
Cookeville will operate with a new Division of Human Resources, after a Thursday night City Council vote. Council members approved an ordinance abolishing the Human Resources Department, to create the new division which will be led by the city’s HR manager. “The manager would report directly to the city manager,” City Manager James Mills said. […]
