Council Concerned About Changes Subdividing Property
A proposal to allow subdividing commercial property from the Planning Commission raised questions among Cookeville City Council members Monday. One concern was how the city would ensure subdivided properties would meet parking requirements if the use were to be changed. Community Development Director Jon Ward said it would essentially be an HOA-like model, where owners […]
Livingston Rejects To Pay Oil Lease For Airport Expansion
Livingston Board of Aldermen rejected a proposal to pay money to resolve an oil lease as part of an airport litigation case. City Attorney Andre Greppin told Aldermen Monday night the oil lease would need to be capped and abandoned, or purchased by the city, so the airport can expand its runway. Greppin said an […]
Davis, Rucker Denied Special Supreme Court Appeal
The State Supreme Court denied a request for an extraordinary appeal from the two men accused of shooting a Tennessee Highway Patrol officer. Timothy Davis filed an appeal application August 27. Braze Rucker filed an almost identical application September 2. The two said the court system had erred in allowing the state to seek enhanced […]
Cookeville Youth Volleyball Expands, Older Players Invited
Cookeville Youth Volleyball registration now open, with an expanded program being offered. City Athletic Director Seth Bruton said the original program had a younger age cap. Bruton said local families requested wanted to older teenagers, as many older girls requested a similar introductory opportunity into volleyball. Bruton said the expansion will allow the program to […]
Findlay Elementary Gym Named After Basketball Coach
Findlay Elementary will officially rename the school’s gym after current Kindergarten Teacher and Basketball Coach Rhonda Girdley Monday. Girdley has taught at Findlay Elementary for 50 years and coached the elementary school’s basketball program for 44 seasons. Findlay Elementary School Principal Rebecca Ryan said Girdley’s contributions off the court and outside of the classroom made […]
Roundabouts Becoming Popular, Relieve Traffic Safely
With Algood considering roundabouts on Main Street to relieve traffic congestion, a Tennessee Tech Engineering Professor said the highway feature continues to gain popularity. Professor Steven Click said single-lane roundabouts work best for intersections that see an estimated 15,000-20,000 vehicles a day. Click said efficiency and safety are why more roundabouts are being installed across […]
NADO Honors UCDD’s Transitional Housing For Recovery
The National Association of Developmental Organizations honoring UCDD for its construction of transitional housing in Carthage and Smithville. Executive Director Mark Farley said the award recognizes developmental district projects considered forward-thinking. Farley said the district’s work assures vulnerable demographics in the community can regain stability. “People in recovery, or senior population, or disabled population. Anytime […]
Local Food Pantries Gear Up For Rush With SNAP Hold
With SNAP benefits reduced by the ongoing government shutdown, local food pantries said hey anticipate the region to have a bigger need for food access. Van Buren County Food Outreach Founder Kevin Bivins said he expects to see a more significant need, especially in the more rural counties. “I would say so if people can’t […]
Eagles Aim For Home Substate Game With Core Returning
Each year, Van Buren Eagles Girls Basketball Head Coach Tyler Sapp said he sets the same target: To host a sub-state game in Spencer. This season, Sapp said he believes he has the chemistry and maturity to make it a reality. “It’s probably one of the most cohesive units I’ve ever had,” Sapp said. “And […]
