Council To Vote On Fire Department Preconstruction
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday to approve bids for preconstruction work for Fire Stations Two and Three. City Manager James Mills said a price of some $719,000 was the lowest of four bids. He said W&O Construction, the low bidder, is the same company the city used for the Cookeville Police Department headquarters. “This […]
Local Gun Team Headed To Nationals
Cookeville’s Bend of the River BB Gun Team is heading to the Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match in Rogers, Arkansas. The competition focuses on putting ten shots on four rings each from a distance of five meters. Head Coach Jason Grider said that the competition is about more than shooting, it’s also about imparting […]
Van Buren Non-Profit Looking for Volunteers
A non-profit called the Moms of Van Buren County, looking for volunteers. The group hosts events for families to provide things to do. President and Founder Jessica Christenberry said they want to keep kids engaged in activities. “That’s what we strive for we want to help the kids and we want them to have something […]
Baxter Interviewing For New Police Chief Tuesday
Baxter officials will interview six candidates on Tuesday as it searches for a new Police Chief to replace Danny Holmes. Baxter Mayor John Martin said he hopes to make a selection following the interviews and announce the new hire on Thursday. He said the pool of applicants includes internal candidates and a few out-of-towners. He […]
White County Landfill Sale Nears Completion
White County completed what it hopes to be its final engineering report for the county landfill before it takes its hands off for good. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the financial side of the contract with Waste Management is complete and he hopes to have the deal finalized in the next two to three […]
Fentress Faculty Attend Student Safety Summit
Faculty from the Fentress County Schools just back from the Southeast Student Safety Summit in Bowling Green. Fentress County Schools Safety and Security Director Bill Anzenberger said leaders shared information to better prepare staff to recognize behaviors that could threaten student and teacher safety. He said they heard first-hand experiences from a Minnesota teacher who […]
UTV Damage Limits Access In Pickett Forest
The northwestern part of the Pickett State Forest will be closed to vehicles beginning Monday for at least four months. The State Forestry Division said off-road vehicles have destroyed roads and forest trails. Gates have been installed at Redmond Rim Road and Redmond Mountain Road to restrict vehicle traffic. Only foot traffic or horseback travel […]
Summer Fair Season Begins In Clay This Week
The Upper Cumberland’s summer fair season begins in Clay County Tuesday. The fair’s theme this year “A Groovy Kind of Fun” represents a throwback to the 60’s and 70’s. President Carla Rich said that includes new events such as Tie Dye demonstrations, a Hippie Outfit contest, and a hand drumming group. “Really the mission for […]
Water Outage Planned Wednesday Along Algood’s Mirandy
A planned water outage in Algood Wednesday should help avoid pressure issues long-term along Mirandy Road. City Administrator Keith Morrison said they will be replacing a pressure reducing valve near Brangus Lane. Morrison said the water line will be shut off at 8:30am. “Water’s going to be off in the area for at least four […]
Money Biggest Worry For Future Of White Co Shelter
A local volunteer said he does not believe a non-profit could financially take on the challenge of running the White County Animal Shelter. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson floated the idea of a long-term plan to put the shelter’s operations into the hands of a non-profit. Robinson said the group could better oversee the day-to-day […]
