Crossville Proposes Budget With No Property Tax Increase
Crossville officials proposing a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year that maintains the current property tax rate while funding several major infrastructure and community projects. City Manager Valerie Hale said the proposed budget includes a two percent cost-of-living adjustment for all city employees. It also accounts for a projected ten percent increase in health […]
Rock Island Prepares Responders For Swiftwater Emergencies
Rock Island State Park partnering with multiple agencies to host swiftwater rescue training sessions to prepare emergency responders for dangerous water conditions. Park Manager Jake Viamonte said the park manages the Caney Fork River Gorge, an area where the confluence of three rivers creates turbulent water conditions ideal for rescue simulations. Viamonte said the presence […]
Crossville Proposes Two Million Dollar Sports Turf Investment
Crossville officials proposing a $2 million investment to install sports turf at the Centennial Park complex as part of a strategic push to boost local tourism and remain competitive with neighboring cities. Crossville Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the project would focus on turfing the infields of the baseball and softball facilities while maintaining […]
Upper Cumberland Unites For Thursday’s Day Of Prayer
The Upper Cumberland prepared to join the nationwide movement Thursday for the National Day of Prayer. Middle Tennessee Coordinator Marcia Mullins said the regional observances vary by county and utilize a wide range of different venues to host the prayer gatherings. “It is wonderful because it encompasses all generations, all families,” Mullins said. “And here […]
Sparta Sewer Grinder To Prevent Flushable Wipes Blockages
Sparta’s Mayberry Street Sewer Lift Station set to install a new sewer grinder system to collect debris, rags and flushable wipes Superintendent of Sewer Michael Davis said the project aims to keep trash out of the treatment process to improve the environment. Davis said the system will specifically target items, like flushable wipes, that stop […]
Monterey Awaiting Governor Signature For Admin Role
Monterey officials awaiting a resolution signature from Governor Lee to begin the formal process of creating a city administrator position. Mayor Alex Garcia said the city board must approve the change with a two-thirds majority vote once the resolution is signed. Garcia said the goal is to have the new contractual position filled and active […]
Local NAACP Branch Protests Congressional Redistricting
NAACP Branch President Tom Savage said a march on the legislature this week tried to make a statement about this week’s redistricting session. Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District covers Memphis and most of its suburbs, and is the only Democratic district in the state. The Cookeville Branch President Tom Savage said the redistricting is not among […]
Crossville Election A Success Despite Post-Fire Challenges
Cumberland County Administrator of Elections Jill Davis said Tuesday’s election a success after a fire decimated their primary facility weeks before voting. Davis said the department lost every piece of equipment intended for use at the precincts during the blaze. Davis said the staff worked tirelessly to ensure the election cycle could proceed. “They, they […]
Cyclists Need To Follow Rules Of Road, Wear Helmets
With spring weather in full bloom, more bicyclists are taking to the roadways for exercise, but local law enforcement said following traffic guidelines are key. From using hands as turn signals to displaying a white light and red rear reflectors, Cookeville Police Sergeant Charlotte Austin said cyclists need to be mindful of the rules when […]
