Cookeville Establishing Plan For Leslie Town Centre Issues
A non-budgeted request to help with the Leslie Town Centre’s lighting system will lead to a more comprehensive plan to deal with an aging facility. Cookeville City Council approved $15,000 to help with replacing the Estes Williams Room lighting, but the council said they want to develop a longer-term plan to address emerging issues. Councilman […]
More REAL ID Appointments Added Statewide
The Tennessee Department of Safety of Homeland Security adding some 1,400 appointments for citizens applying for REAL IDs. The new ID cards, necessary for plane travel, go live May 7. Assistant Commissioner Russell Shoup said the appointments are available to book online and will be at various driver service centers across the state. Shoup said […]
Certified Finance Officers In Algood Help Town
The City of Algood has added two new additional Certified Municipal Finance Officers. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said certified municipal finance officers help other city employees understand how the government works including topics like budgeting, accounting, reporting, and cash and grant management. Morrison said the state requires every municipality to have at least one certified […]
Upperman Starts New Ag Partnership With Local Company
Upperman High School partnering with Haller Landscaping to create additional pathways for students interested in agriculture careers. Putnam Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the company reached out to her to establish a partnership. Vester said the collaboration aims to provide students with real-world experience and education. “One of the issues in his business and […]
Fentress Receives $100K Grant For Clarkrange Biz Park
The Fentress County Industrial Development Board has received a $100,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to further develop the Clarkrange Business Park. Industrial Development Board Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the board originally applied for the grant to clear an estimated 35 acres on the property. Rosenbaum said the grant […]
