Gainesboro Honors Mayor Lloyd Williams For Leadership
Gainesboro officials honored Mayor Lloyd Williams for 12 years of service meeting where the board presented him with a commemorative gift and recognized his leadership in securing millions in grant funding. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the town has successfully obtained nearly $6 million in grants during his three terms in office. Williams said he focused […]
Councilman Willie Allison Honored For 16 Years Service
Baxter City Council honored Councilman Willie Allison for 16 years of service to the community during his final meeting as a member of the board. Mayor Danny Holmes said Allison was one of the council members who originally hired him as the police chief 16 years ago. Holmes said Allison has left a lasting legacy […]
White County Schools Fire Station Land Transfer Finalized
White County Board of Education finalized a land transfer that has been nearly 50 years in the making. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the board approved plats for volunteer fire departments at BonDeCroft, Cassville, and Central View to officially deed the land to the county. Dronebarger said the transfer was about 50 years in […]
Baxter Council Approves Mayor To Pursue Park Lease
The Baxter Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute lease negotiations to reopen the old Baxter Park property. Mayor Danny Holmes said the property owner, Janice Austin, requested the park be roped off until a formal lease agreement was established between her and the city. “You know I’ve had, trust me, I’ve had […]
Cookeville BZA Greenlights Sliger Road Lot Subdivision
Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request to allow the subdivision of a 1.43-acre lot on Sliger Road despite vocal opposition from several longtime residents. Planner Chris Phillips said the request came from Greg DeWeese to reduce the minimum lot width at the setback line from 100 feet to 92 feet for two […]
Monterey To Acquire VFW Building For Community Use
Monterey acquiring the VFW Post 6277 building and its surrounding property to preserve the site for continued community use. Town Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the transfer of ownership includes the physical structure and the land, with a formal conveyance of property expected to take effect next week. “I’m a fan of spaces where our community […]
Manufacturing Startup Proposes Purchase Of Warehouse
A manufacturing startup proposing the purchase of a Gainesboro warehouse to launch a new business venture within the town. Real estate agent and facilitator Kara Smith said the proposal involves the building currently referred to as the Gainesboro Warehouse. “They have already looked at the building, but this is just an agreement to show the […]
Cookeville Volleyball Eyes State Tournament Under Coach Hicks
Head Volleyball Coach Logan Hicks is preparing his team to build on last year’s undefeated district run with a focused goal of advancing past the region tournament and into the state competition. Hicks said the current senior class is modeling its leadership after the previous year’s graduates who established the program’s standards. Hicks said the […]
Experience And Internal Competition Drive White County Golf
The White County golf team is utilizing a roster full of returning players and a large junior class to create a competitive environment as the new season begins. Golf Coach Brandon Simms said the experience of playing on familiar courses will provide a significant advantage for the team this year. Simms said several players have […]
Coach Daugherty Emphasizes Patience For Monterey Volleyball
Head Coach Todd Daugherty is prioritizing a long-term developmental approach for his volleyball program as the team prepares for the upcoming season with a roster dominated by underclassmen. Coach Daugherty said the current squad is essentially a brand-new team featuring 11 freshmen and only four upperclassmen. Daugherty said he is entering his third year at […]
