Warren Animal Center Facing Extreme Overcrowding
The Warren County Animal Control and Adoption Center continues to struggle with overcrowding, currently housing four times as many animals as its capacity. Director Sherri Bradley said that the facility was originally built to house 20 dogs but now the shelter has 80. She said the shelter usually receives five to ten abandoned dogs per […]
Keisling Works On $500,000 Grant For Tennessee Marinas
Representative Kelly Keisling has secured new grant money designed to help marinas across the state further their tourism efforts. Keisling said it is a $500,000 waterways accessibility recreation grant that was established through a budget amendment he made in collaboration with Senator Ken Yager. Keisling said the Tennessee Marina Association brought the idea to him […]
WCTE Great TV Auction Returns Saturday
The 41st WCTE Great TV Auction returns Saturday, the station’s largest and longest-running fundraiser. WCTE President Avery Hutchins said the auction will have an online component to give access to more people. Hutchins said the auction features items donated by local businesses and includes gift cards, vacations, kayaks, jewelry, and more. “Pretty much anything you […]
Sparta Searching For Solution To Silt Removal Problem
Sparta officials are looking for a budget-friendly plan to dispose of the silt generated by the city’s water plant. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said they used to take the silt to the local landfill, but the silt has been building up in two large storage basins since the landfill closed in August, 2022. Quick […]
Ribbon Cutting Thursday For Putnam Health Expansion
The Putnam County Health Department celebrated its $1.8 million expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the wing will provide isolated testing and treatment for patients with contagious diseases. It will also provide new space for children to receive shots and vaccinations. “Our health department and our health department […]
Baxter Passes Budgets, No Tax Increase
Baxter passed its budget on second reading Wednesday night. Baxter Mayor John Martin said employees are the highest priority in this year’s budget. He said all city employees would receive a raise of at least $1 per hour, with others receiving larger special increases. He said conservative spending will allow the city to avoid a […]
Bike TN Program Launched For Rural Tourism
The Department of Tourist Development has launched a new program to encourage cyclists to explore the rural areas of the state. Rural Program Manager Silas Stoddart said the Bike Tennessee program is a statewide initiative that promotes scenic road cycling routes in rural areas. Stoddart said the goal of the program is to provide rural […]
Cookeville Regional Gets $9.4 Million Grant
Cookeville Regional Medical Center presented a $9.4 million Health Resiliency Grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to help fund its 4 West and 5 West renovation project. Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Ralph Alvarado said this is one of the larger investments the department has made this year. He said he has been focused […]
Heavy Rain Forces Dale Hollow Dam To Open Spillways
The Dale Hollow Lake Dam opened its spillways this week for just the 11th time in 70 years due to an abundance of rain. Power Plant Superintendent Stanley Carter said the dam usually stores excess water as flood control, but the water got higher than normal and needed to be drained. Carter said the last […]
Baxter To Allow Food Trucks At Festivals And Events Only
Baxter Aldermen passed an ordinance Wednesday that limits food trucks to festivals and school events only and requires annual safety inspections from the city. Baxter Mayor John Martin said safety inspections will cost $50. Truck owners who fail to display a certificate of a passed inspection will be fined $50 daily. Martin said the board […]
