Jackson Cuts Ribbon On New Election Office
The Jackson County Elections Commission celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new office that will serve as the new voting location. The office is located on North Grundy Quarles Highway in Gainesboro. Jackson County Administrator of Elections Drew McMillan said the office will improve the functionality of election days. “We have probably tripled our space,” […]
UCHRA Adding Third Go Route In Cookeville
UCHRA adding a third Go Route to its Cookeville bus services beginning Monday. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said the new route will have additional stops including the Plateau Mental Health Center and the Cookeville Rescue Mission. Montooth said the route will increase the frequency buses arrive at each stop and help keep the whole system […]
Livingston Finalizing Inspector Search
Livingston officials wrapping up the application process Wednesday in the search for a Building Inspector and Codes Officer. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city has received around 30 applications and resumes. He said he is seeking a candidate with a construction background and leadership skills. “You’ve got the Building Inspector, you’ve got the Codes Enforcer, […]
York State Park Gets All-Terrain Wheelchair
A new all-terrain wheelchair has arrived at the Alvin C. York State Historic Park, allowing visitors with disabilities to better enjoy the park. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the chair is designed to navigate a large variety of different terrains in order to handle the park’s trails. Dodson said it is important for state parks […]
Sparta Fire Engine Rear Ended, Out For Repairs
The Sparta Fire Department’s newest fire engine headed to Nashville for repairs after it was rear ended. Fire Chief Kirk Young said the engine hit while stopped at a red light on North Spring Street. Young said the truck is likely to be out of service for the next four to six weeks. “As long […]
Drawings Delayed In County Transfer Station Project
The Jefferson Avenue Transfer Station renovation project running a tick behind schedule as engineers take extra time to get designs just right. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he initially wanted the project bid out in June. He said the engineering firm and the Putnam County Solid Waste Department continue to fine-tune the smallest details […]
Clay Officials Meeting With State On Jail Prospects
The Clay County Mayor and Sheriff meeting with the Tennessee Corrections Institute to come up with possible solutions on the Clay County Jail project. Clay County proposed plans to build a new jail in 2021. The project came in $11 million over budget during last year’s assessment. Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone said the jail […]
Cookeville Gets $5.5M Loan To Finish Plant Expansion
The city of Cookeville has received a TDEC loan of some $5.5 million to finish out the water treatment plant expansion project. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the city originally borrowed some $17.5 million to cover engineering and construction. Instead, the bid for construction, alone, came in at some $25.4 million. He said […]
Overton Executive Barlow Recovering After Heat Incident
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow continues to recover after suffering a heat-related medical incident Monday night. Emergency medical personnel took Barlow to the hospital in an ambulance after a public hearing and county commission meeting that together took over two hours. Barlow expected to return to his office within the next few days. The temperature […]
