Council Turns Down Church/Washington Rezoning Request
Algood City Council denied a request to rezone 1.18 acres at West Church Street and West Washington Street. Developers wanted to build four homes on the property. G&C Properties requested a change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density zoning, an increase of one home. Council voted unanimously to turn down the proposed change. “Four […]
Livingston Acquires New Infrastructure Data System
Livingston approved the purchase of a geographic information system (GIS) designed to map the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Magnolia River Director of GIS Allisyn Hudson said the system will be part of an asset management plan that the city must complete to be eligible for ARP funding. Hudson said the system can be further […]
Gainesboro Looking To Double Water Withdrawal With Structure
The Town of Gainesboro is looking to double its water withdrawal through the construction of a new water withdrawal intake structure and two raw water lines. The town is currently permitted to withdraw some 750,000 gallons per day and has requested a TDEC permit that would allow it to take some 1.5 million gallons daily. […]
Property Tax Elimination Could Pose Risks To Celina
Celina has the legal right to stop property taxes under state law, but the move could pose additional challenges to funding a city’s programs, personnel, and general operations. That according to Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Director of Communications John Dunn. The Celina Board of Aldermen discussed its desire to eliminate the town’s property tax in its […]
Livingston Hires New Street, Sanitation Supervisor
Kristian Mansell will serve as Livingston’s new street and sanitation supervisor. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the position opened because previous supervisor Wayne Peek is retiring. Hayes said a leadership team was put together to handle the interviewing process and grade each applicant. “Had five applicants,” Hayes said. “Four showed up. And we or I am […]
New Development Proposed Off Highway 70 Outside Baxter
Putnam County Planning Commission got its first look Tuesday night at a 106-lot residential development planned just outside Baxter. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the 55-acre lot sits between Prosperity Point and Laffew Road, off Highway 70. He said rather than a septic system, developers plan to install a step system for decentralized sewer. He […]
Celina Street Paving Project Underway, Loan Considered
Celina beginning a project to pave all its city streets with a $2 Million Rural Development Loan likely on the way. Some $300,000 in paving already underway. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said he hopes to secure the loan within three months and keep the project moving. Many of the roads in the city have not […]
Overton School Board Concerned About Teacher Pay
School systems around Overton County considering up to $5,000 salary increases for teachers, causing concern for the Overton County Board of Education. Budget Director Crystal Nelson said starting teacher pay for next year needs to increase by a minimum of $2,500, putting it at $44,500 a year. Board Member William Abston said pay in the […]
Mayor: Algood May Need Future Property Tax Increase
It’s been at least a decade since Algood raised property taxes, but continuing that trend becoming more difficult. Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said as the community grows, the need for services increases. She said residents this year requested new services and upgrades that the city cannot afford. “There are some items that citizens are concerned […]
Livingston Moving With Energy Consumption Project
Livingston will move forward with a project designed to reduce the city’s operating costs and energy consumption. Performance Services presented the Board of Aldermen with ideas Tuesday night. Business Development Manager Brian Stone said that two of the easiest parts of the project with the most impact would be installing LED lighting within all city […]
