Avery Trace Auditorium Lighting Bid Rejected
Putnam County Schools have rejected bids for the Avery Trace Middle School lighting project, after the low bid came in over budget. Deputy Schools Director Tim Martin said the project consisted of replacing the auditorium’s lights and electrical wiring for the lighting. Martin said the school board has budgeted $300,000 for the project, but the […]
Goal Met, Livingston Wildcats Band Uniforms Due Late Fall
The Livingston Academy Marching Band has hit a positive note, reaching the fundraising goal for new uniforms. Band Director Gregory Dingwall said the band has been fundraising for two years. Dingwall said a large grant from manufacturing company Parker Hannifin helped the band meet the goal. “We put it out there, you know, advertised it […]
Cookeville Using New Call System For Disconnect Notice
The Cookeville Energy Department now using a new automated call system to remind customers who are severely past due on payments. Cookeville Utility Customer Service Manager Candice Taylor said the delinquent accounts technician will run a report. The system, then, will automatically call delinquent customers who have not paid by the disconnect date. Taylor said […]
Clay Meeting Thursday To Discuss Christian Group Move-In
Several Clay County residents will host a community meeting in Celina Thursday to discuss Christian nationalists relocating to the county. Clay County Resident Carol Abney said a group called the “RidgeRunners” has recently purchased storefront property on the square in Celina. Abney said after doing research, she discovered the group may want to purchase land […]
Water Authority Completes Merger With Crab Orchard
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority has completed its merger with the Crab Orchard Utility District. General Manager Jeff Dyer said the merger went through with few issues. Dyer said that since the merger has been completed, customers have not experienced a change in service or a change in water rates. “So with all mergers, there […]
Tech Receives $1.3 Million Grant For Nuclear Science Program
A $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy giving Tennessee Tech Students experience in radiochemistry. Assistant Professor of Chemistry David Dan said he applied for the grant so students could have more engagement with nuclear science, which a big push from the DOE. Dan said six students will research separating the Promethium 147 […]
Mayberry Concerned About Charity Donation Reduction
Crossville City Council split on the decision to reduce charitable donations in the just-passed city budget. It was mentioned that donations for the Friends of the Trails and the Avalon Center were reduced or removed altogether. Mayor RJ Crawford said the city’s charitable donations had grown to an estimated $400,000. “My fear is we are […]
Van Buren Passes $23.3 Million Budget
Van Buren County Commissioners passed an estimated $23.3 million budget on final reading Tuesday night. Commissioner Tabitha Denney said the tax rate will stay the same at $2.40 per $100 of assessed value. The penny value is an estimated $17,463, with projected tax revenue to be an estimated $4.4 million. The tax breakdown features $1.585 […]
White Co Budget Committee In Recess, Needs More Input
The White County Budget Committee considered several new property tax rates at its meeting Tuesday, but ultimately decided to individually talk to Commissioners about what would pass. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the tax rate needs to be set at a minimum of $1.38 to cover county expenses. Finance Director Chad Marcum proposed a […]
