Gainesboro Aldermen Approve Increase In Project Funding
The Gainesboro Board of Aldermen approved a $235,670 change order Thursday to ensure the completion of a raw water intake project. Engineer Nathaniel Green said the additional funding is necessary to keep contractors on-site and avoid further delays caused by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Green said the total contract price for the project […]
Two Nashville Men Arrested For Meth Distribution On I-40
Two men face drug charges after Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered approximately two pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 40. Tynerick Dewon Turner of Nashville and Arhson Dejun Jackson of Madison were both charged with the manufacture, delivery and sell of methamphetamine. Each man has a bond set at $55,000. Deputies […]
160+ Jobs, $40M Investment In New Highlands Firm Opportunity
The Cookeville City Council approved the sale of approximately 27.4 acres in the Highlands Business Park for a proposed special vehicle manufacturing facility. Project Green involves the construction of a built-to-suit facility for a foreign company by the Hollingsworth Company. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the three parcels will be sold for $38,500 per […]
White County Upgrades Buses, Vans With State Bonus
The White County Board of Education approved the allocation of a $607,000 state high-performance bonus to upgrade its transportation fleet. White County earned the financial bonus by being one of 22 districts to achieve top testing scores. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the bus purchase will allow the system to better plan these major […]
Putnam Schools Facing $5 Million New Fiscal Budget Gap
Putnam County Schools officials are facing a $5.1 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year as the board approved the first draft of the budget Thursday night. Director of Schools Corby King said the school system is entering the fourth year of a five-year strategic plan that prioritizes academic achievement and personnel retention. King […]
Electric Bike Manufacturer Could Lead To More Job Creation
UC Economic leaders believe the arrival of electric bike manufacturer Life EV will boost the economy by attracting new businesses to Putnam County. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said the company is a leading manufacturer of electric bikes in the United States. Poe said the presence of the facility will create more opportunities […]
Sparta Board Approves Phase 1 Of Substation Upgrades
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Alderman approved over $350,000 in electrical substation upgrades Thursday to improve power reliability. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city is working with TVA on a multi-year process to modernize the local power grid. Lowery said the project is expected to take between four and five years to complete as […]
Tech Celebrates Historically Large Graduating Class Friday
Tennessee Tech celebrates its largest graduation ceremony in school history with Friday’s Commencement exercises. News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said more than 1,600 students are eligible to participate in the spring event. Frank said the record-breaking class includes more than 1,500 students graduating this semester along with a group of summer graduates cleared […]
DeKalb Clean Up Aims To Boost Local Tourism, Appearances
DeKalb County conducting a countywide cleanup initiative to improve the community’s appearance ahead of the tourism season. DeKalb County Solid Waste Director Chris Chapman said the department is using advertising and community outreach to encourage residents to participate in the effort. Chapman said the county is providing dumpsters in different locations and coordinating with local […]
White County Solid Waste Relocation Faces Septic Challenges
White County is searching for alternative solutions or a potential new site for its solid waste department relocation after geological studies revealed the current county-owned property cannot support a standard septic system. White County Executive Denny Robinson said the county intended to move its operations to land near an old rock quarry on Roberts-Matthews Highway […]
