Celina’s Lack of Engineers Impacting Projects
Celina’s lack of an engineer having an impact on two current projects, a major paving project and needed repairs for the water system. Celina Mayor Luke Collins told Aldermen Tuesday night he has spent over a year working to bring engineers to town. Collins said engineers are needed to survey East Lake Avenue before repaving […]
Putnam Considers Subdivision Regulation Changes
The Putnam County Planning Commission discussed possible changes to the county’s subdivision regulations during Tuesday night’s meeting. One of the main topics, road standards. Commissioner Patrick Rinks said currently the county requires six inches of rock and two inches of asphalt. But the county Highway Superintendent wants to require two inches of binder to improve […]
Overton Looking Into Former Teachers As Subs
The Overton County Board of Education considering how it could use former teachers as substitutes for the school system. Board Member Melissa Savage told the School Board Tuesday night the district has no substitute teachers right now and there are a number of retired teachers who may be willing to help. Savage said the board’s […]
Norovirus Levels Surging Across Upper Cumberland
While flu, COVID, and RSV rates are normal for this time of year, Upper Cumberland citizens need to be watch out for the spread of norovirus. Upper Cumberland Regional Medical Director Don Grisham said norovirus hits the digestive system and is spreading across the country. Grisham said washing your hands with soap is the best […]
Cookeville Celebrates Black History Month On Stage
The Cookeville Theatre Company is celebrating Black History Month with the production “We Rise Above.” Cookeville Theater Company President Kathleen Gilpatrick said they are looking for local residents to be a part of the production. She said the evening will be filled with music, dance, poetry, gospel, and history. Gilpatrick said she encourages everyone to […]
Monterey Working Through Policy & Procedure Overview
Monterey Aldermen considered changes to the town’s policies and procedures handbook during a work session Monday night. Mayor Alex Garcia said he and the aldermen reviewed a handbook created by MTAS to see what changes needed to be made to best fit Monterey. Garcia said the town is looking to make changes due to insurance […]
Byrdstown Applying For Grant To Begin Sewer Project
Byrdstown Aldermen approved to re-apply for a Community Development Block Grant for an extensive sewer project. Mayor Sam Gibson said the sewer project would improve pumps at the sewer plant and various other stations throughout Pickett County. Gibson said the town applied for the grant last year and asked for $1 million in funding. Gibson said […]
Cookeville Considers Ask For Railroad Support
Cookeville City Council considering a plan to request financial support from the state for local railroads. City Manager James Mills said he was contacted by the town of Monterey with a request to support the town’s efforts to get funding for the Nashville and Eastern Railroad. Mills said this funding would help replace the rail […]
Commissioners Want Full-Time EMS, 911 Directors
Two Overton County Commissioners would like the county to find a full-time EMS director. Commissioner Gregg Nivens said the county needs to have a competitive offer and has to expand the search wider than the last time they advertised the job. Nivens said the county would then be able to find qualified candidates if no […]
