Council Approved Energy Department Bid, Clinic Land
Cookeville City Council approved a change order Thursday night for phase two of the new Energy Department Facility off South Jefferson Avenue. Bids for concrete and steel for the project came in at some $2.43 million. That is $141,000 under budget, according to Energy Department Director Carl Haney. Council also approved the purchase of land […]
First Fentress Decorating Contest To Attract Customers
Fentress County businesses showcasing decorated storefronts and plenty of lights for the first Light Up Jamestown Competition. Fentress County Chamber Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the Chamber encouraged businesses owners to decorate their stores. Rosenbaum said the contest will attract customers into the small businesses and encourage local spending. Rosenbaum said he hopes many people […]
Jackson Receives Bids For Health Dept Expansion Project
Jackson County has received bids for a project to remodel and expand the county’s Health Department facility. Jackson County Health Department Director Matt Tuck said the project will double the size of the nurses station and drug room. Tuck said the the project will construct an ADA compliant clinic room and office toward the parking […]
DeKalb Jail Granted Certification From TCI Board
The DeKalb County Jail has been granted continued certification after a recent meeting with the Tennessee Corrections Institute Board of Control. The board reviewed the county’s plan of action for the new jail facility before granting certification. Jail Committee Chairman Larry Green said coming out of the meeting, the county needs to keep following its […]
Tech Students Need Library WiFi Upgrade, Consistent Hours
Tennessee Tech students avoid the Volpe Library, as they cannot complete schoolwork on the overloaded WiFi, producing an unreliable signal for prolonged work. Student Trustee Braxton Westbrook said students often do not use the library because of its unpredictable operating hours and poor connections. Westbrook said the problem will only get worse as enrollment increases. […]
Lowery Wants Aldermen To Examine Sign Ordinance
Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery asking Aldermen to consider the city’s sign ordinance, after multiple complaints in recent weeks. Lowery said he wants to bring the issue up for discussion in a future work session. He have Aldermen a copy of the current rules. “To take it, study it, look at it, talk to your constituents, […]
LA Freshman Slaven Brings Energy, Skill To Dance Floor
Freshman Addison Slaven is starting her high school dance journey with the Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats this school year, and she is already making a mark. Slaven, who danced for the Wildcats in middle school, also honed her skills through studio dance, giving her a strong foundation before stepping onto the high school stage. “It […]
