Putnam Library To Close Next Week Due To Leak
The Putnam County Public Library will be temporarily closed for maintenance all next week to deal with a water leak in the building. Putnam County Library Director Kathryn Wisinger said some of the building’s water pipes are being replaced following the discovery of a leak. Wisinger said maintenance like this is crucial to keeping the […]
Cookeville To Update Stormwater Regulations
Cookeville will update its stormwater management program in accordance with changes to federal regulations passed down by TDEC. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said Cookeville began its program in 2004 upon receiving MS4 designation due to its population and density. She said the changes encourage eco-friendly stormwater management for commercial developments. “Ponds and […]
Sparta Skate Park To Move Across The River
The Sparta Skateboard Park will not reopen after the demolition completed on the Old Sparta Hardware facility. Crews completed that demolition last week. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the park was closed for safety concerns in March when the building began to crumble. He said the skate park will be moved out of the historic district […]
Poll Workers Needed In Jackson For August, November
Jackson County is looking for additional poll workers with August and November elections fast approaching. Jackson County Administrator of Elections Drew McMillan said poll workers provide an important part of the election process. “Right now we currently have all of our positions filled,” McMillan said. “But we don’t have anybody on standby and don’t have […]
