Crossville Council Approves New Data Center Moratorium
Crossville City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday to establish a two-year moratorium on data centers within the city limits. Mayor RJ Crawford said the moratorium provides time for officials to establish proper guidelines and ensure that these facilities do not over-extend the city. Cumberland County has passed a similar ruling. “I […]
Algood Pauses Firefighter Expansion Citing Budget Concerns
The Algood City Council voted Tuesday to table the idea of adding two full-time firefighters to the city’s fire department. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the proposal to hire the additional personnel would require the city to spend approximately $207,000 that was not included in the current fiscal year budget. Chapman-Fowler said the recurring expense would […]
Cookeville Council To Make Decision On Hotel Move To Housing
The Cookeville City Council expected to approve the conversion of a local motel into a multi-family residential property through a special exception process. Planning Director Jon Ward said the proposal aims to transform the former Fall Creek Inn into available housing. Ward pointed to examples across the state of creative, affordable options for those currently […]
Stalled Livingston Directional Signage Now In Production
Livingston moving forward with a stalled project to install directional signs throughout the downtown area and across the county. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Zach Stephens said the city received grant funding for the project from the Department of Tourist Development a couple of years ago. Stephens said the project had been stalled for some […]
Town Hall To Tackle Complex Health And Elder Law Issues
The Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1015 hosting an Elder Law Town Hall Wednesday to provide clarity on powers of attorney and asset management for caregivers and veterans. President Sherri Teepen said the event is to ensure families understand the legal requirements and necessary next steps if a loved one’s health conditions worsen. […]
Clay Officials Secure Grant For Extensive Park Renovations
Clay County is launching a $700,000 renovation project at Clay County Park and the local fairgrounds to modernize public facilities and boost regional tourism. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dr. Doug Young said the funding allows the county to address long-standing infrastructure issues. Young said the project follows a master plan for parks […]
State Recognizes York Institute For TCAP Math Growth
Tennessee’s Department of Education honoring York Institute for achieving a 9.1 percent increase in student math proficiency on recent TCAP tests. Director of Schools John Bush said the significant growth in math achievement is a testament to the hard work put in by students, teachers and families. Bush said he credited Principal Abbi Dunford and […]
Free Fares Drive Record Growth For UCHRA Transportation
UCHRA reports a 17.6 percent increase in ridership over the last fiscal year after waiving the $1 fare for its city “Go” routes. Transportation Hub Manager Jenel Hill said the agency provided 125,597 total rides across Putnam, Cumberland and Warren County during the fiscal year that ended in June. Hill said the decision to eliminate […]
Monterey Begins Enforcing Residential, Commercial Codes
Monterey’s Building Codes Department beginning code enforcement to ensure residential and commercial properties meet safety and maintenance standards. Building Inspector Randy Randolph said while the town codes have always existed, they have not been actively enforced for several years. Despite this, Randolph said his experience with the response from local residents has been surprisingly positive. […]
