McMinnville Board Enacts Temporary Data Center Moratorium
The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed a temporary moratorium on data centers and high-density computing facilities Tuesday on final reading. The move allows the city time to develop specific land use and noise regulations as a company has expressed interest in building a center. Community Development Director Sean Garrett said the city will […]
Residents Urge Infrastructure Focus In Plan Update, Growth
Cookeville residents are calling for a heightened focus on infrastructure and transportation as city officials update the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Resident Sam Matson said the city should prioritize options for getting around town that do not involve a car. Matson said he supports the bicycle network plan but wants to see it implemented more aggressively. […]
Crossville Voters To Decide Water Asset Transfer In November
Crossville voters will decide the future of the city’s water and sewer assets following a city council vote Tuesday to place a referendum on the November 3 ballot. Mayor RJ Crawford said the referendum is a required step under the city charter before any transfer of utility system property can occur. Crawford said the measure […]
Algood Uses Budget Surplus For New Vehicle Purchases
The Algood City Council approved a budget amendment Tuesday to utilize a revenue surplus for the purchase of two fire engines and a residential garbage truck. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the council decided to leverage higher-than-expected revenues from the current fiscal year to pull forward over $1 million in vehicle expenditures. Morrison said the […]
Monterey First Responders Host Public Water Gun Fight
Monterey first responders are hosting a community-wide water gun fight Wednesday to foster engagement between local children and police. Monterey Police Department Public Information Officer David Corley said an officer’s idea has since expanded to include participation from the Monterey Fire Department, Putnam County Fire Department, Putnam County EMS and the Putnam County Rescue Squad. […]
Bryan Symphony Benefit At Tech Supports Youth Music
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra is hosting the annual “Clarinet and Confections” benefit concert on June 11 at Tennessee Tech to raise funds for youth music education programs across the Upper Cumberland. Bryan Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Susan Miranda said the fundraiser features musician Mark Cramer and aims to generate $5000 in support for the symphony’s […]
Veterans Gain Direct Access To VA Wednesday During Event
Cumberland County veterans will have the opportunity to speak directly with Department of Veterans Affairs representatives Wednesday. Cumberland County Veteran Service Officer Jeffrey Connors said a local resource fair will help veterans fully access their government benefits. Connors said the local office requested the presence of the VA because the county has one of the […]
New Stations To Improve Putnam County Response Times
Putnam County completing construction on two new fire stations to strategically spread resources across its 405 square miles and reduce emergency response times. Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the department is finishing the final two stations in its current plan, with Station 14 at Austin Bottom expected to open next. Hicks said the department intends […]
Cookeville Closes South Maple Avenue For Erosion Repair
Cookeville repairing erosion along the shoulders of South Maple Ave to ensure the safety of the thousands of commuters who travel the roadway daily. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the week-long closure involves routine maintenance to address large drop-offs and unsafe areas caused by stormwater and vehicles leaving the pavement. Elrod said the […]
