Livingston Waive Fees For Low-Income Housing
Livingston Aldermen will try to encourage affordable housing, by waiving the building permit fees for five houses set to be constructed. Development Representative Ken Mayberry said his company is applying for a state grant that could provide five single family homes. Mayberry said the state wants to see applications for affordable housing options where the […]
Council Divided On Municipal Advisory Payment
Crossville City Council discussed a conflict between the city and the city’s former municipal advisor during a Tuesday work session. Council Member James Mayberry said Advisor Larry Kidwell is owed one percent commission which is an estimated $400,000 for all bond closings that he has assisted the city with. Mayberry said he believed Kidwell was […]
Tech Spirit Team Finishes 4th At Nationals
The Tech Spirit Team finished fourth in the annual Collegiate Nationals Event for the second year in a row. The team traveled to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, after competing in the Nationals Showcase in Cookeville the night prior. Tennessee Tech Spirit Head Coach Sydney Hickerson said she is so excited […]
Community Center Pickleball Courts Now Open
Pickleball and tennis players no longer have to share courts at the Cookeville Community Center as the new pickleball courts are complete. Putnam County Parks and Rec Director Cody Maynard said all six courts are ready for play. Maynard said he has already heard great feedback from the community about the pickleball courts. “We’ve got […]
Airport Moving With Fuel Farm Relocation
The Livingston Municipal Airport has awarded a bid for its fuel farm relocation project with construction expected to start in March. Airport Board Chair Jason Duke said the project will not only move the tanks but also renovate the airport’s fueling system. Duke said the airport will remain open during the project but there will […]
World Cancer Day Highlights Progress Made
A Cookeville Regional Cancer Expert said World Cancer Day gives us the chance to reflect on the progress made in fighting cancers. Radiation Oncologist Algis Sidrys said while cancer remains a serious challenge, a diagnosis no longer means a life sentence. Sidrys said unlike twenty years ago, many cases can now be controlled through modern […]
Pickett State Forest Trails Reopened
The northwestern portion of Pickett State Forest has reopened after the state spent several months restoring trails and roads. Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry Communications and Outreach Unit Leader Megan Carpenter said several roads had suffered severe erosion from motorized vehicles. Carpenter said the restoration project covered 14.5 miles of hiking trails, 18.2 […]
Monterey Approves Water And Sewer Change
Monterey Aldermen making a change to the town’s water and sewer rates in an effort to stabilize revenue. Mayor Alex Garcia said decision comes from a Jackson Thornton study that was supposed to be implemented two years ago. Garcia said the amended ordinance would drop the minimum 2,000-gallon usage allowance to 1,000 gallons. Garcia said […]
DeKalb Gets Sales Tax Agreement For New School
Dekalb County a step closer to a new elementary school as Alexandria became the final municipality to extend its sales tax agreement with the county. DeKalb County Mayor Matt Adcock said the sales tax extension will now extend to 2055 and allow for an additional one-third of sales tax proceeds from all municipalities and the […]
Directors: Vouchers Could Still Harm Public Schools
Local School Directors remain concerned the newly approved school voucher bill could create problems for public schools in the future. Several local legislators said they changed their minds on the bill, after lawmakers prevented a loss in funding if students leave the system. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the district appreciates the […]
