Clay HS Students Advocate Donaldson Park Improvements
A Clay County High School group wants to see Celina’s Donaldson Park improved to increase access, the town’s enjoyment, and potentially sales tax revenue. Jason Upton created the group of three Beta Club students with assistance from high school leaders. Upton said he planned for the students to learn leadership and public speaking skills, while […]
Cookeville Looks To Build Additional Salt Storage Bin
Cookeville wants to build an additional salt storage bin as part of the makeover of the Stevens Street/Lowe Avenue recycling center. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the recycling center will be domed and moved with the goal of having enough space to provide a second salt storage bin. Mills said west side location would […]
Overton Pursuing Building Improvements To County Courthouse
Overton County Commissioners approved a resolution to acquire a cost estimate for building improvements to the county’s courthouse. The Overton County Courthouse was built in 1868 and is the eighth-oldest courthouse in the state. Resident and Contractor Kelly Coleman said while working on downtown improvements, he has noticed the poor condition of the building. “I’m […]
Putnam Puts Cost On Developer To Extend Fairgrounds Plan
Putnam County Commissioners will not offer the developer interested in the old Putnam County Fairgrounds a no-cost 90-day extension. The county approved an option to sell the old fairgrounds to a developer over two years ago, but a deal has not been completed. Part of that was waiting to see if a VA Clinic would […]
Livingston Approves Amendment To 25-26 Fiscal Budget
The state asked Livingston Aldermen to amend the city’s current fiscal year budget. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the city previously passed a five-cent property tax increase, but some of the numbers in the budget were not correct when the city submitted its budget to the state. Burnett said the budget has been corrected […]
Algood Considering Rejecting Public Works Bids Again
Algood City Council is considering rejecting a second round of bids to repair the roof on top of the city’s Public Works Shop. The project consisted of re-leveling the roof and improving drainage. The council rejected bids a month ago because the lone bidder did not include replacing the gutters and downspouts. City Administrator Keith […]
Cumberland Habitat Adds Brink As Engagement Director
Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity has named Ashley Brink as its new Community Engagement Coordinator. Brink said she wanted to join the organization because she knows Habitat for Humanity is about more than building homes. “They are about restoring dignity and creating roots, and I wanted to be a part of something that leaves a […]
Fentress County Commission Oppose Primary Election
Heated discussions Monday night as the Fentress County Commission passed a resolution opposing the installation of primary election for county positions. The local Republican Party called for a primary election as part of a statewide effort. Though the Commissioners’ resolution will not change that, Commissioner Benny Hughes questioned why newcomers want to change the county’s […]
Drouillard Finds Stride In First Season Running For Warriors
For White County’s Jett Drouillard, running started long before he ever joined the Warriors’ cross country team. It began on the road beside his dad. Drouillard said he has discovered a lot about himself during his first season. Drouillard said his biggest takeaway of the sport has been the mental side. “I’m not that great […]
Algood Reviews Engineering Consultants For New Park
Two engineering consultants made their case Monday night for development of the Algood City Park before residents and Algood City Council. Kimley Horn partnered with AEI. AEI President Peter Metts said the company uses a process of budgeting the project multiple times and a general contractor to help control project cost. “With a general contractor […]
