Crossville Council Halts Development Of New Data Centers
Crossville City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance Tuesday to establish a 24-month moratorium on the development of new data centers. Mayor R.J. Crawford said the temporary halt serves as a protective measure while the Planning Commission works with Cumberland County to develop unified standards for the facilities. Crawford said the city chose […]
Parker Retires After Managing Putnam Codes Work Growth
Putnam Director of Codes Stephen Parker stepping down after 17 years of managing the building standards and residential expansion of Putnam County. Parker said the county experienced a significant shift from a period of stagnant growth when he first began his tenure to the current high-volume development. Parker said the primary driver of this expansion […]
Cumberland Restores Historic Courthouse Clock To 1905 Form
Cumberland County has completed a custom restoration of the historic 1905 courthouse clock to preserve the original character of the downtown landmark. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the clock is an original component of the building’s construction and had been out of operation for several years. Foster said the county decided to move forward […]
Monterey Launches $540,000 Project To Rebuild Homes
Monterey launching a $540,000 housing rehabilitation project to rebuild and remodel homes for local residents using grant funding that requires no financial match from the town. Mayor Alex Garcia said the project includes $500,000 specifically designated for home construction and repairs while the remaining $40,000 covers administrative and processing fees. Garcia said the funding is […]
Recovery Court Participants Secure Manufacturing Certifications
Nine Recovery Court participants completing a manufacturing certification program to expand their career opportunities while undergoing outpatient substance abuse treatment. Recovery Court and Veterans Treatment Court Program Director Holly Roysden said the initiative was a collaborative effort with the Upper Cumberland Workforce Development Board. The program brings specialized training to participants who are not incarcerated. […]
Jackson County Approves Moratorium On Data Centers
Jackson County approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers with an additional infrastructure study. Commissioner Bryan Lee said the county needs to pause development to ensure that any future data center projects align with the best interests of the community. Lee said the current regulatory environment makes a moratorium one of the only available options […]
DeKalb County Commission Votes Down Jail Project Postponement
A proposal to temporarily halt work on DeKalb County’s planned jail project until after the August election failed, with commissioners voting 9-3 against the measure. Commissioner Myron Rhodey said voters should go to the polls before work continues. “I think we need to, according to people I’ve talked with, we need to slow down on […]
TCAT Upper Cumberland Achieves Elite Military Milestone
TCAT Upper Cumberland has become the first Tennessee facility to earn the VETS Bravo designation for its commitment to supporting military-connected students. Schools must meet specific criteria to achieve the honor, such as using annual student veteran survey results to improve campus services. The college must identify a specific campus liaison and provide ongoing professional […]
Stone Memorial Golf Targets Return To State Championship
Stone Memorial High School preparing the golf team for a return to the state tournament following a runner-up finish from the program’s top individual player last year. Head Coach Daniel VanWinkle said the performance of returning state runner-up Parker Beck has established a high standard for the entire roster heading into the new season. VanWinkle […]
