Sparta Rejects YMCA Generator Bid
Sparta Aldermen rejected a bid for the installation of a backup generator at the Sparta-White County YMCA during a meeting on Thursday. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city only received one bid, and the one bid was extremely high. Tindle said that after evaluating who had received the bid package, the city realized several […]
Parking Issues Being Addressed In Baxter Subdivision
The Baxter Planning Commission and Aldermen are moving forward on addressing parking issues that are plaguing the Baxter Crossroads Subdivision. The city will now order signs and have the police department enforce a no parking zone in the street. Mayor Danny Holmes said he receives non-stop calls about parking issues within the subdivision as cars […]
Cookeville Rebidding Spring Street Sidewalk Project
The Cookeville City Council moved to rebid phase two of the Spring Street Sidewalk Project on Thursday. In February, the city council rejected bids after the bids came in too high. Cookeville will now rebid the project with a contract adendum for the lump sum fee not to exceed $3,000.
Tech Considering Housing Rate Increase
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees discussed raising housing rates over the next five years during a meeting on Thursday. The proposal was to raise housing rates annually by five percent over the next five years, starting in the fall of 2025. Chief Business and Fiscal Officer Dr. Claire Stinson said the raise is part […]
Gainesboro Approves New Payroll Software
Gainesboro Aldermen approved acquiring a new payroll software called Next Gen during a meeting on Thursday. The new software will cost the town an estimated $13,422, with an annual support fee of $10,950. Aldermen initially tabled the decision to acquire the new software in February after it was believed the town could find a cheaper […]
Putnam Schools Rename Old Park View School
On Thursday, the Putnam County School Board approved a new name for the Pre-K school that will be housed in the Old Park View school. The school will now be called the Putnam County School System Early Learning Academy. Naming Committee Spokesperson Tyler Asher said the name focuses on the ELA aspects of learning. “We […]
Stone’s Permenter New Upperman Volleyball Coach
Tori Permenter will fulfill the vacancy left by the Upperman Bees.
Putnam Schools Closer To New Cell Phone Policy
The Putnam County School Board is one step closer to finalizing a new cell phone policy after the board approved a second reading on Thursday. School Board Member Kim Cravens said a good portion of the feedback received from parents was about children not having cell phones during emergencies. Cravens said she understands the fear […]
Gainesboro Removing Short Street Speed Bump
Gainesboro Aldermen approved the removal of a speed bump on Short Street during Thursday night’s aldermen meeting. In July of 2024, the aldermen approved adding a speed bump on Short Street after it was recommended by Gainesboro Police Chief Michael Smith. Several residents claimed that some cars bottom out going over the speed bump. Aldermen […]
