Cookeville Council Approves Hotel To Housing Conversions
The Cookeville Council approved an ordinance on second and final reading Thursday that allows for the conversion of hotels and motels into multi-family housing units. Council members ultimately voted to revert to the original version of the ordinance while adding a mandatory 90-day minimum lease term and a requirement that property owners must accept housing […]
Mills Receives Raise Following Near-Perfect Evaluation
Cookeville City Manager James Mills received a 3 percent pay increase Thursday following a near-perfect annual performance evaluation. City Attorney Dan Rader said the council conducts confidential evaluations each year to measure the city manager’s performance across several categories. “Last year, Mr. Mills’ evaluation came back at 4.93, and I personally didn’t think he could […]
DeKalb Candidates Commit To Weekend Voter Preparation
Several DeKalb County candidates are prioritizing public accountability this Saturday by participating in a town hall meeting to address community concerns ahead of early voting. County Mayoral candidate Beth Pafford said the event serves as a vital opportunity to interact directly with residents and answer questions about the issues they care about most. Pafford said […]
Jackson School Budget 4% Raise, $51K Starting Salary
The Jackson County School Board approved a new budget Thursday that includes a four percent pay raise for all district employees. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the school system was able to increase state funding for the first time since the implementation of the TISA formula due to rising enrollment. Hardy said the district […]
Authorities Alert Parents To Unauthorized Care Deposits
An alert for Cumberland County parents about an unauthorized business claiming to offer after-school care at school facilities for the new school year. Cumberland County Schools, he Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, and Crossville Police Department alerting parents Thursday about a local business advertising the program. The business claimed it would use multiple school facilities despite […]
Sparta Board Approves Sewell Drive Three-Way Stop
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approving the installation of a three-way stop at the intersection of Sewell Drive and Turntable Road Thursday. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city has received several complaints regarding the intersection. Drivers turning left from Turntable Road onto Sewell Drive must pull out into heavy traffic. “It’s just a […]
McMinnville Seeks Input On Curbside Recycling Service
McMinnville exploring the launch of a new free curbside recycling program to increase waste diversion and provide a more convenient service for residents. Public Works Director Lyndon Bussell said the city is currently seeking public input through a survey to determine if there is widespread interest in the service. Bussell said the department has been […]
New Joins Communities In Schools Tennessee Board
Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amy New announced as new member of the Communities In Schools of Tennessee Board of Directors. New said the organization partners with public and charter schools to connect students with mental health services, food, clothing and attendance intervention. New said maintaining a strong K-12 pipeline is a […]
Algood Fire Extinguishes Early Morning Apartment Blaze
The Algood Fire Department responded to a first-floor fire at the Garden Grove apartment complex early Thursday morning. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said the department received the call at 2:17am regarding a fire in Building A. Judd said the blaze resulted in heavy fire damage to a first-floor living room and smoke damage throughout […]
UC Doctor Warns Of Parasite Concern In Unwashed Produce
As cases of parasite-caused diarrhea have now been reported in Tennessee, one local doctor warns residents to thoroughly wash all produce to prevent the spread of Cyclosporiasis. Livingston Regional’s Dr. Baron Herford said the parasite is typically transmitted through the ingestion of food or water contaminated with fecal matter. Herford said while there is no […]
