Algood Increases Water And Sewer Rates Some 13 Percent
The Algood City Council approved a 13 percent increase on water and sewer rates beginning July 1. Algood City Manager Keith Morrison said since Cookeville sells services to Algood, a Cookeville increase means Algood has to do the same. “They are taking our rate and figuring up how many gallons we’re using a year and […]
Multi-Modal Sidewalk Project Phase Two Comes In Over Budget
Another bid, another over-budget price for Cookeville’s Spring Street sidewalk project, with hase two coming in $20,000 over projections. The city council rejected the first round of bids for phase two of the project. One of the two bids was over budget, and the other bid did not acknowledge an addendum. Community Development Director Jon […]
Cumberland, Annual Police Memorial Service This Thursday
Cumberland County’s Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #38 will hold its annual Police Memorial Service Thursday. Lodge President Dustin Jackson said the event honors officers who have passed away and those who lost their life in the line of duty. Jackson said he hopes everyone who attends is moved by the ceremony. “For the families, […]
Overton Commission Approve Three Audit Findings
Three deficiencies noted in the latest State Comptroller’s Office audit of Overton County Government. Audit Committee Chair Donna Savage said the first finding involved an improper payment in the Highway Department. Savage said two of the issues involved the school system. “These investigations started in 2021 and 2022,” Savage said. “The first one was the […]
Section Of Crossville’s Genesis Road Closed For Four Months
Motorists who travel along Genesis Road in Cumberland County will face a four-month long detour because of road construction. T-DOT’s Rae Anne Bradley said the closure is near Catoosa Canyon Drive. Workers will replace a cross drain, to repair a failing slope. Bradley said efforts were made to try and keep traffic flowing during the […]
Wheaton: Opportunity Driving Old Wilson Property Idea
Cookeville Mayor Lauren Wheaton said opportunity is driving the city to consider purchasing the vacant 5-acre property at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Depot Street. The old Wilson Plant burned down in 2019. After a failed hotel/convention center project, HCA Health of Nashville purchased the property. Wheaton said that when HCA Health Services first […]
DeKalb Rekindling Interest In Preservation Society
The DeKalb County Historical Preservation Society is re-organizing after the organization sat dormant for several years. DeKalb County Historian Freddy Curtis said his first goal after being named the county historian in December of 2024 was to reform the organization. “We’re glad to reignite the love of history in DeKalb County,” Curtis said. “And so, […]
Monterey to Host First Ever Thanksgiving Tournament
The Monterey Wildcats will be the hosts of a Thanksgiving tournament next season.
Golden Years Challenging, Health At Top Of The List
The DeKalb County Library will be hosting a one day event in observance of National Older Americans Month. DeKalb County Library Director Kathy Hendrixson said the goal is to honor older Americans and their contributions. Hendrixson said the most challenging things about getting older are physical health, memory loss and dependence on others. “If you’re […]
Jackson County Baseball Changing Districts Next Season
The Blue Devils saw their season end in the District 2A tournament.
