Fentress Pursues CDBG Grant For EMS Facility
The Fentress County Commission voted Tuesday night to pursue a grant to renovate the county ambulance facility, but not without some discussion. Several commissioners asked about pursuing a Community Development Block Grant as a way to increase funding for the Highway Department. Fentress County Grant Writer Amanda Mainord said highway departments are not eligible. “We […]
White County Updates Building Permit Fees
The White County Commission approved an updated building permit fee schedule during its Tuesday meeting. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the new fees will be based on square footage instead of construction costs. Robinson said the system was suggested by the county’s building inspector and comes from the International Code Council. “I don’t foresee […]
Overton Board Approve Allons Traffic Study
The Overton County School Board approved proceeding with an Allons Elementary traffic study during Tuesday night’s meeting. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the traffic study will be part of the school system’s process to expand several schools including Allons Elementary. Holman said the state asked the school system to perform a traffic study before […]
Putnam Jail Seeing Increased Medical Costs
The Putnam County Jail seeing an increase in medical costs after the expansion from last summer. Sheriff Eddie Farris told the Putnam County Commission Tuesday night that the facility is spending about $30,000 more per month than it did before the addition. Farris said the increase is in line with what his department had been […]
Palace Theatre Promoting Awareness Week, Safety
Crossville’s Palace Theatre promoting Severe Weather Awareness Week by showing the movie “Twisters” Friday night. Palace Theatre Administrator Malena Fischer said the theatre is only charging $5 for admission and all proceeds will go to a local organization called Creative Passion which will distribute weather radios throughout the community. “It’s a great way to just […]
Tech Band Nearly Doubled In Size
The Golden Eagle Marching Band has recently seen an uptick in student participation. Tech Director of Bands Jefferey Miller said when he first became the university’s band director in 2018, he was tasked by President Phil Oldham to increase participation. Since then, Miller said the band has grown from 120 to 220 members, by recruiting […]
Leslie Town Centre Requesting Aid For Lighting
The Leslie Town Centre is requesting the city of Cookeville to fund half of some $68,000 in lighting improvements. Leslie Town Centre Director Kathryn Molina said the lighting system in the Estes Williams Room has experienced a number of issues since 2013. She said the problem grew worse last year. “We have twenty ballasts out […]
Cyber Scams Targeting Overton Residents
Cyber scams targeting local residents have seemingly become a daily threat meaning each of us has to take precautions. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said the scams are becoming elaborate, making people vulnerable. He said he has seen losses into the thousands of dollars. “In our county, every day, I believe that we’ll attempt to […]
Putnam Cuts Ribbon For New Convention Center
Putnam County officials gathered Tuesday afternoon to cut the ribbon and celebrate the grand opening of the new Putnam County Convention Center. The grand opening marked the end of a journey that took several years. Commissioner Cathy Reel said the journey was challenging at times but she was glad to finally see the convention center […]
