Monterey Officials Asking Questions About Rate Error

Monterey Officials investigating why a water rate error undercharging the town’s customers went undiscovered since it began in 2020.
Schools Celebrating Reading, Fun Of Books All Week

Local schools celebrating Reading Across America Week. Putnam County Schools Elementary Instructional Supervisor Diana Wood said the week promotes reading and encourages kids to become avid readers. Wood said they want to show children how fun reading can be. “It can take you on an adventure without even leaving where you are,” Wood said. “Sometimes […]
White County Wants To Use Grant For Parks/Rec Director

White County will apply for a Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program Grant to try and hire a county Parks and Recreation Director. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the grant is a three-year grant worth $25,000 and requires a $25,000 match for the first two years and then on the third year, the county would be […]
UCDD Asking State Legislators To Update Funding

UCDD working with state officials in an attempt to increase the amount of funding provided to development districts across Tennessee.
Council Members Concerned About Lawn Care Bid

Multiple members of Cookeville City Council concerned about the details of the plan to bid out much of the city’s lawn care work.
Cumberland Playhouse Celebrating 60 Years

The Cumberland County Playhouse will celebrate 60 years of being a part of the Upper Cumberland community this July. Director Bryce McDonald said former Broadway performers Paul and Mary Crabtree founded the Playhouse in 1965. McDonald said Crabtree was beloved by the Cumberland County Community after putting on a show called “The Perils of Pinocchio” […]
No Bids For Monterey Police Station Repairs

Monterey has not received any offers to repair the town’s police station since it started taking bids at the beginning of February.
Tech Baseball Using Start of Season to Build Depth

The Golden Eagles look to give everyone on the depth chart as many innings as possible.
Monterey Purchasing New Expanded Camera System

Monterey Aldermen approved a proposal to spend some $6,200 for a new camera system set to be installed throughout the city.
White County Commissioners To Bid Jail Toilet Replacements

White County Commissioners approved bidding out toilet replacements for the White County Jail during Monday night’s Budget Committee meeting. White County Finance Director Chad Marcum said he received an estimated project quote of $100,000. Half of the costs would be installation. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county could choose to do the installation […]