Crossville Planning Approves New Commercial Development
The Crossville Planning Commission approved preliminary site plans Thursday for a 190,000-square-foot commercial development on Genesis Road. The complex is designed to house five major anchor stores along with several smaller retail buildings.The planning commission reviewed the plans during its monthly meeting before granting approval. The development covers multiple acres. Tenants for the five anchor […]
Dekalb County Mayor Cancels May Meeting Saving Money
County Mayor Matt Adcock canceled the Dekalb County Commission regular May meeting and work session for a lack of business. The move will save the county $3,150 in committee member fees. Adcock said the decision to call off the sessions comes as there is no new business currently requiring the commission’s attention. “We will be […]
Cookeville Council Advances Oak Avenue Railroad Crossing
The Cookeville City Council moved forward with plans for a new railroad crossing at Oak Avenue Thursday by authorizing a preliminary engineering and design contract with RJ Corman. City Manager James Mills said the Nashville Eastern Railroad Authority and RJ Corman previously approved the city’s request for the crossing to connect Oak Avenue as part […]
Sparta Board Approves Water Line Upgrades And Rezoning
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized taking bids for a series of water line upgrades across seven city streets Thursday. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said said early authorization would ensure the water line upgrades can move forward immediately once the state approval arrives. That typically takes about 60 days. “Now we are still […]
Cookeville Unveils Tennessee’s Largest New Splash Pad
Cookeville officials officially opened the city’s new splash pad and companion playground at Cane Creek Park during a Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Leisure Services and Public Facilities Department Director Chad McDonald said the facility represents a significant investment in the local community and serves as a new hub for families. McDonald said the project required extensive […]
Highlands Residential Magnolia Ridge Awaits Tax Decision
Highlands Residential Services is awaiting a decision on a tax credit application submitted for the Magnolia Ridge housing development. Executive Director Chris Cassetty said the application was submitted to the Tennessee Housing Development Agency at the beginning of April. “We had an update on Magnolia Ridge, but it’s basically just that the tax credit application […]
Clean Marinas Work To Keep Dale Hollow Lake Pristine
Marinas on Dale Hollow Lake maintaining rigorous operational standards to protect the water quality and environmental safety of Dale Hollow Lake through a continued certification as a Clean Marina. Willow Grove Marina Owner Mickey Ledbetter said the facility was the first marina on federal property to receive the Clean Marina certification from the US Army […]
Pickett Schools Pass Budget With New K-8 Roof, Bathroom Work
Pickett County Schools reporting a successful conclusion to the academic year. Director of Schools Melissa Robbins said the district is seeing positive momentum as students and staff finish the year with strong performance indicators. Robbins said the school board passed the budget for the upcoming school year, which includes funding for major infrastructure needs and […]
Clarkrange Announces New Girls’ Basketball Head Coach
Former Clarkrange Assistant Basketball Coach Howard Bristol will take over as Girls Basketball Coach at Clarkrange. Bristol becomes the first new coach for the Buffaloes in nearly half a century. Bristol said he wants to give his all to his new team and the legacy of Lamar Rogers. “There’s certainly gonna be a lot of […]
CHS Student-Built House Expands Independence Program
Putnam County School Officials joined community leaders Thursday for the ribbon cutting of the new Independence House, an expansion project for special education students. The house helps teach students with autism and other disabilities life skills, such as grocery shopping, cooking, and washing clothes. Supervisor of Special Education Sheri Roberson said the program helps move […]
