Restoration Of Cookeville Steam Engine Complete
The Cookeville Depot Museum’s steam engine restoration project is complete thanks to a lot of helping hands. Museums Manager Beth Thompson said the finished product looks wonderful. She said Tennessee Tech graduate and locomotive expert Caleb Leach handled a lot of the machine’s cosmetic restoration. She said Machines classes from Tech stopped by to help […]
Owners Requesting Annexation Of West Cookeville Property
Cookeville City Council is reviewing a request for the annexation of a five-acre track on North Nelson Avenue, off Highway 70 west of town, currently suffering from septic failure. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the owner of the property has requested that the property be annexed to receive sewer services from the city. He […]
Burn Permits Still Required Across UC Through May 15
With lawn work increasing, fire officials remind all residents of the region that burn permits are still required through May 15. Jackson And Putnam County Area Forester Jeff Thompson said permits have been required since October 15 when leaves began to fall. He said many people like to use the early spring for a brush […]
Livingston Approves Agreement For Water Readers
Livingston will install new automatic water readers to mitigate water loss issues. J.R. Wauford and Associates President Greg Davenport said the Monroe and Alpine areas have been identified to be the areas with the greatest need and will get the readers first. He said contractors will install zone readers that constantly listen for and identify […]
Private Schools In CI Zone Runs Into Council Questions
Cookeville City Council discussed the potential to allow private and parochial schools in Commercial Industrial zones as New Colossus Academy looks to build on the Mackie Farm. Community Development Director Jon Ward said public, technical, vocational, and K-12 schools are already permitted in CI zones. He said this would align private schools with the city’s […]
Livingston Awarded $150K For Signal Modernization
Livingston has been awarded a Traffic Signal Modernization Grant of some $150,000 to install pedestrian traffic signals downtown. Livingston Fire Chief and Traffic Control Supervisor Rocky Dial said with the downtown square becoming more popular, these signals will create a safer environment. He said the grant includes funds for a cabinet with a controller for […]
Monterey Receives TDOT Grant For Commercial Ave
T-DOT has awarded Monterey a community transportation planning grant to strategize future growth along Commercial Avenue. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said during the aldermen’s Monday meeting that the grant will allow the city to create a large series of projects to work on for years to come. Cleary said the grant involves a lot of […]
White County Inspector: Safety, Communication Key
White County Building Inspector Brett Nash said he goes by the book when enforcing building standards and tries his best to communicate with residents. Nash addressed the Commission’s Steering Committee B Monday night after complaints last month from multiple residents. Nash said his number one priority in his work is life and safety. He said […]
Cookeville To Commit Another $3 Million For Tech Stadium
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday on a request from Tennessee Tech to commit an additional $3 million for the school’s Tucker Stadium renovation project. City Manager James Mills said the city has paid some $400,000 thus far on a $1 million agreement the city made in 2022. He said the money will be paid […]
