Byrdstown Addressing Pall Mall Water Leaks
Byrdstown Water Officials told Aldermen Monday night they continue to work to address water leaks in the Pall Mall area. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said that area, added to the town’s water system four years ago, does not have enough valves in place to help the department locate the leaks. Gibson said the water department […]
Pickett High Dealing With Plumbing Issues
Pickett County High School experiencing several issues with its plumbing system, causing water leaks and backups. Director of Schools Diane Elder told the School Board Monday Night the building has had ongoing plumbing issues and that the bathrooms and basement have seen occasional flooding. Elder said it can be hard to determine the root cause. […]
Commissioners Concerned About Ambulance Contract
Overton County Commissioners concerned about how the county’s ambulance service handles its contracts after learning about a bill for some $9,200. County Executive Steven Barlow told the commission Monday the ambulance service changed billing systems and received an additional charge from the original company following the switch. Commissioner Gregg Nivens said Overton County EMA Director […]
Putnam Receives $1.9 Million Library Grant
Putnam County has received $1.9 million from the state to expand and add new technology to its Cookeville library branch. County Mayor Randy Porter said the extra space will feature new computers with high-speed internet available for the public to use. Porter said there will also be resources available to teach people how to use […]
Sparta Police Hosting Shop With A Cop
The Sparta Police Department and the Sparta-White County YMCA are hosting their annual Shop with a Cop event to help underprivileged families with Christmas shopping. Sparta Police Department Assistant Chief Brent Copeland said police will go to the YMCA to play with kids while the parents go to a local store to purchase Christmas gifts […]
West Overton Considering Bids For Water Lines
West Overton Utility District will consider bids for three Rickman water line projects at the district’s December 17th board meeting. West Overton Utility District General Manager Tyler Copeland said the projects consist of about a mile of waterline extension on Bethlehem Road between Highway 42 and Bilbrey Road. A second project will upgrade some 15,030 […]
Fentress Approves Courthouse Window Project
Fentress County set to replace more than 60 windows at the Fentress County courthouse. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the windows have had issues for quite some time. Johnson said the county has saved up funds for the last couple of years for the project. “A lot of rain comes through and they are getting […]
Flatrock Seeing Success With First Major Track
Flatrock Motorclub celebrating the opening of its first official track at the Cumberland County facility. Flatrock Head Pro and Daytona 500 Champion Trevor Bayne said the Club circuit is a three-and-a-half mile road course with twenty-three turns. Bayne said this course is the cornerstone of the club. “From a driver perspective, I grew up in […]
White Considering Senior Center Funding Change
White County Commissioners are considering a proposal that would change how the county funds the White County Senior Center. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county currently gives a contribution of one tax penny which is worth over $54,000. Robinson said the county is looking to detach the contribution from the tax revenue so […]
